Karen Rouse
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New York, NY, United States
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Former Murphy Official Accused of Rape Silent On Lawsuit Allegations
A former member of Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration could be facing more legal trouble...if he DOESN'T respond to allegations in court that he raped another state employee. → Read More
Marijuana Industry Has New Jersey Politicians Seeing Green
The marijuana industry has its eyes set on New Jersey. And that means more lobbying and campaign contributions. → Read More
It's No Joke: Students Can Minor in Marijuana At Stockton University
The south Jersey school rolls out its cannabis studies minor next week. → Read More
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Wannabe weed sellers are positioning themselves for a spot in New Jersey's future recreational marijuana industry. → Read More
One Dead, 22 Injured in Shooting at NJ Arts Festival
Officials said fights had broken out at the 24-hour community event in Trenton, and they were about to shut it down before gunfire erupted. → Read More
Racial Justice Drives Fight for, and Against, Legal Pot in New Jersey
Advocates say legalizing marijuana would address inequities in incarceration rates. But some black leaders say weed shops will harm minority communities. → Read More
Racial Justice Drives Fight for, and Against, Legal Pot in New Jersey
Advocates say legalizing marijuana would address inequities in incarceration rates. But the state’s senior black senator says shops will harm minority communities. → Read More
NJ Residents Clean Up From Winter Storm, Just in Time For Next One
Utility crews and residents took advantage of a sunny weekend to clean up from two nor-easters. In the forecast: a third storm is heading our way. → Read More
Marijuana Advocates Push For Legalization in New Jersey, Despite Federal Rules
Recreational marijuana is bringing in billions in the states where it's legal but good luck trying to open a bank account or getting a trademark from the U.S. government. → Read More
Kim Guadagno Tries to Forge Her Own Identity Away from Governor Christie
For nearly eight years, Guadagno has stood in Christie's shadow. Now, it's blocking her path to the Statehouse. → Read More
South Asians in New Jersey Are Flexing Their Political Muscle
South Asians have fomented a political awakening, propelling many to get involved in campaigns and run for office. → Read More
Democrat Phil Murphy's Pick for Lt. Governor Veers from Usual Playbook
Most candidates run to the center in a general election; Murphy and Oliver are leaning left in an unusual election year. → Read More
Black Christians with White Pastors Seek a Reckoning on Race
A willingness to preach about abortion or sexuality doesn't extend to race. → Read More
Newark Voters Might Have Final Say Over Rent Control
Tenants' rights groups have gathered enough signatures for a November referendum. → Read More
Newark Tenants Try to Tighten Rent Control as Downtown Booms
Newark's gentrification is slow, but longtime locals say rent increases are happening too swiftly. → Read More
Governor Cuomo Insists Funding Subway Fix Is Not State's Responsibility
Governor Andrew Cuomo may appoint all the members of the MTA's board, he maintains the financial burden of funding subway fixes lies with the city. → Read More
Candidates Promise to Make New Jersey Affordable Again
With New Jersey's high property taxes, high auto insurance rates, and the highest percentage of millennials living at home, which candidates running for governor have a solution? → Read More
500 Students in a One-Room School: Fallout of New Jersey’s Funding Woes
Critics say the state has underfunded many school districts, leading to layoffs, overcrowding and even schools that use bookshelves and whiteboards in lieu of walls for classrooms. → Read More
Why Newark has Trouble Getting Homeless Off the Street
The city funds 31 non-profit agencies to serve the homeless, but there is no cohesive strategy to help the homeless. → Read More
In Albany, Pay Raises Are a Political Bomb—And Now It's Going Off
One member of the Legislative Pay Commission wants a big raise for legislators. Others say, not so fast. → Read More