Jonathan D. Salant
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Washington, DC, United States
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N.J. farmers shortchanged on aid as the feds prefer Iowa corn to Jersey tomatoes
New Jersey's share of federal farm funding ranked 45th of 50 states. → Read More
After a tough primary the last time, Sen. Menendez faces new Democratic challenger in 2024
U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez plans to seek re-election in 2024. → Read More
N.J. Republican and Democrat both visited the Mexican border. They saw different things.
U.S Sen. Cory Booker and Rep. Jeff Van Drew spent the congressional recess on separate trips to the U.S.-Mexican border. → Read More
N.J. residents getting another $35M to help pay winter heating bills
Funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program has increased as energy prices spike. → Read More
EPA kept missing chemical safety deadlines under law named for N.J. senator, report says
The Government Accountability Office said the Environmental Protection Agency regularly missed deadlines for testing chemicals. → Read More
New digital ad targets 6 Republicans by tying them to Trump. N.J.’s Tom Kean Jr. is on the list.
A Democratic-leaning group is running ads against Rep. Tom Kean Jr. and five other House Republicans. → Read More
Another whale death leads to new offshore wind legislation by N.J. House Republicans
Reps. Jeff Van Drew and Chris Smith are introducing legislation to halt offshore wind projects, → Read More
N.J. voters say candidates should have this option to sway those who despise Republicans or Dems
A Fairleigh Dickinson University poll found majority support for what is known as fusion voting. → Read More
Atlantic City casino revenue soared last year thanks to online bets and end of COVID restrictions
Atlantic City's casinos reported a 10% jump in revenue over 2021. → Read More
As deaths in truck crashes rise, Biden nominates new transportation safety head
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has failed to act on several recommended safety improvements as fatalities in truck crashes continue to rise. → Read More
N.J. congressman spent millions on a campaign he won by 32 points. His reason may surprise you.
Rep. Donald Norcross spent more money to win re-election last fall than in any of his previous runs for the U.S. House. → Read More
Murphy leads Democratic governors in 2022 victory lap, says ‘playbook’ should work in 2024
Gov. Phil Murphy said the issues Democratic governors won on last fall will boost President Joe Biden's chances of winning re-election next year. → Read More
State of the Union 2023: Biden calls for a $35 monthly cap on insulin costs for everyone
Biden criticized the pharmaceutical industry, which has a big presence in New Jersey, for “unfairly charging people hundreds of dollars —and making record profits” → Read More
State of the Union 2023: Biden calls for passage of Booker-led policing bill
President Joe Biden called for overhauling policing in the wake of yet another unarmed Black man killed by law enforcement officers. → Read More
Booker, other Black leaders meet with Biden to discuss new legislation after Tyre Nichols killing
President Joe Biden met for almost two hours with members of the Congressional Black Caucus at the White House. → Read More
Tired of those high fees for sports and concert tickets? So is Biden, and here’s what he wants.
“You should lower the huge ticket fees that companies like Ticketmaster slap onto tickets for concerts or sporting events that can easily add hundreds of dollars to a family’s night out." → Read More
Suspend offshore wind projects after unexplained whale deaths, N.J. congressman says
Rep. Chris Smith called for a moratorium on offshore wind development due to the deaths of nine sperm and humpback whales off the N.J. coast → Read More
Police beating death of Tyre Nichols spurs calls for change in N.J. ‘There’s no excuse for that cruelty.’
“When Tyre called out for his mom, the tears started rolling down ... It broke my heart to see it.” → Read More
N.J. congressman leads effort to increase Holocaust education as antisemitic incidents spike
Rep. Josh Gottheimer introduced his bill on International Holocaust Remembrance Day. → Read More
Here’s how many N.J. residents sought student loan forgiveness under Biden plan now in court
The high court will decide whether President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program is legal. → Read More