AG, US attorney join forces to support continued access to reproductive health care

AG, US attorney join forces to support continued access to reproductive health care

NEWARK, NJ — Acting N.J. Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Philip Sellinger announced a state-federal partnership designed to ensure access to reproductive health care for New Jersey residents and those from out of state who seek such care in the Garden State, according to July 20 […]

NJ Transit earmarks $48 million for upgrades to Bloomfield Station in its 2023 operating budget, secures authorization for capital funding

NEWARK, NJ — On July 20, the NJ Transit board of directors adopted the fiscal year 2023 operating budget and updated capital plan that supports continued investments in personnel, infrastructure and equipment to maintain the system in a state of good repair and to enhance the overall customer experience, according to a press release. “Gov. […]

RWJBarnabas launches online platform to support local and diverse-owned businesses

WEST ORANGE, NJ — RWJBarnabas Health recently launched an online platform designed to increase opportunities for certified local and diverse-owned businesses in New Jersey to work directly with RWJBarnabas Health and its facilities. As of July 11, more than 200 eligible businesses have registered. “As an anchor institution that prioritizes addressing the social determinants of […]

Acting AG establishes Reproductive Rights Strike Force to protect access to abortion care

TRENTON, NJ — In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overruled Roe v. Wade, which had upheld the constitutional right to abortion, acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced July 11 the creation of a Reproductive Rights Strike Force, comprising officials from the Department of […]

Acting AG co-leads coalition backing ghost gun regulation

Acting AG co-leads coalition backing ghost gun regulation

TRENTON, NJ — On July 11, acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin co-led a group of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting an important new federal rule regulating “ghost guns,” unserialized weapons that are often made at home from kits or partially complete frames and receivers that can be purchased without background […]

NJ leaders speak out against reversal of Roe v. Wade

NJ leaders speak out against reversal of Roe v. Wade

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — On June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 case that upheld the constitutional right to abortion. In general, this decision was met with support from Republicans and outcry from Democrats. Those who support the decision say that this new ruling will save unborn […]

New trial court administrator appointed for Essex Vicinage

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Assignment Judge Sheila A. Venable of the Essex Vicinage announced on July 6 the appointment of Edward D. Wingren III as trial court administrator, effective July 8. Wingren, trial court administrator for the Mercer Vicinage since 2021, had previously served as assistant trial court administrator for the Essex Vicinage for four […]

Moody’s again gives Essex County its highest rating, Aaa

Moody’s again gives Essex County its highest rating, Aaa

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Moody’s Investors Service has reaffirmed Essex County’s Aaa rating with a stable outlook in a review released on Wednesday, July 6. Essex County received the Aaa rating for the first time in 2018 and has maintained this highest rating in each of the last four years. “I view our ratings reports […]

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