World Cup shuttle bus prices in New York slashed after fan backlash The price for the journey to MetLife stadium in New Jersey from New York City has been reduced following criticism from fans The Independent UK · May 13
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Newark, New Jersey's, mayoral election Newark, New Jersey, Mayor Ras Baraka faces seven challengers as he seeks a fourth term Tuesday as the chief executive of his state's largest city The Independent UK · May 11
We were told the 2026 World Cup would be a unifying force. The reality is far different The original plans for this summer’s tournament could scarcely sound much different than what we seem to have in store The Guardian - US · Apr 26
World Cup host city to offer free train travel to fans after New Jersey transport row New Jersey announced last week that fans will have to pay $150 (£111) return fare from central New York to the MetLife Stadium for World Cup matches The Independent UK · Apr 20
New Jersey officials confirm World Cup transit prices: $150 by train, $225 to park The increases for a return trip to MetLife Stadium, site of the World Cup final, were met with outcry from fans and sparked a back-and-forth between New Jersey’s governor and Fifa The Guardian - US · Apr 17
New Jersey confirms huge World Cup train fare price hikes The train fare prices to get to matches in New Jersey have been confirmed The Independent UK · Apr 17
‘Quite Surprised’—FIFA Bite Back at NJ Governor Over Train Price Hikes for World Cup The most expensive World Cup in history is only getting more costly in the build-up to the tournament. Sports Illustrated · Apr 17
How much will it cost to attend World Cup 2026 matches using public transport? World Cup 2026 will be played in 16 stadiums across three countries and fans are already counting the cost of getting to matches FourFourTwo · Apr 17
Democrat Analilia Mejia wins Mikie Sherrill’s House seat in New Jersey special election Her victory is a win for progressives and means Democrats hold on to the 11th District seat in the House The Independent UK · Apr 17
Analilia Mejía wins special election for Sherrill’s seat in New Jersey Democrat Analilia Mejía, a progressive organizer with ties to labor interests, won Thursday’s special election in New Jersey for the seat formerly held by Gov. Mikie Sherrill. Mejía was leading Republican Joe Hathaway, the mayor of Randolph Township, 70 percent to 29 percent not long after The Associated Press called… Roll Call · Apr 16
World Cup Fans Could Pay Up to $100 to Reach Stadiums as Cities Defy FIFA Deal New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said FIFA has not provided any funding for transportation, arguing that asking commuters to pay more would be unfair given FIFA's projected $11 billion in revenue during the 2026 World Cup cycle. Latin Times · Apr 16
New Jersey governor hits out at Fifa over reported $100 World Cup train tickets: ‘They should pay’ New Jersey’s governor, Mikie Sherrill, has hit out at Fifa after reports her state’s transport system will charge $100 for a return ticket to World Cup matches The Guardian - US · Apr 16
New Jersey governor says Fifa ‘should pay’ for World Cup transport amid soaring costs IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 16
‘Surprised’ Fifa hits back at New Jersey governor’s complaints over spiralling World Cup transport costs The game’s governing body has moved to play down complaints from local politicians justifying a huge price hike in public transport for fans to host city stadiums The Independent UK · Apr 16
Roll Call · Apr 15 North Jersey voters to decide on House successor to Sherrill Voters in New Jersey’s 11th District will decide on their next member of Congress in Thursday’s special election to fill the seat formerly held by Democratic Gov. Mikie Sherrill. Progressive organizer Analilia Mejia, who clinched the Democratic nomination in a February upset over former Rep. Tom Malinowski, is favored to…
The Independent UK · Apr 14 NJ Transit to charge more than $100 for short train ride from New York’s Penn Station to MetLife for World Cup games: report A NJ Transit spokesperson said the agency has not yet finalized its game day ticket prices
The Guardian - US · Apr 14 Return trip from NYC to World Cup final stadium could cost $100 during tournament The trip from New York to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey typically costs $12.90 but is reportedly set to increase more than seven-fold for World Cup matches
The Guardian - US · Apr 12 One dead and six wounded after mass shooting at Chick-fil-A in New Jersey Officials say ‘no arrests made at this time’ and that shooting ‘does not appear to be a random act of violence’
The Independent UK · Apr 6 NYC banning non-ticket holders from Penn Station on World Cup match days: report Four of the tournament’s eight matches fall on weekdays, with several kick-offs scheduled to coincide directly with the heavy afternoon rush hour for New Jersey’s 132,000 daily rail riders
The Independent UK · Mar 25 Sherrill signs New Jersey law limiting face coverings for law enforcement, including ICE agents New Jersey is the latest state to limit when law enforcement officers, including federal immigration agents, can wear face coverings
Axios · Mar 24 Sherrill aims to help shape midterms with new PAC She adds firepower to the growing push by moderate Democrats to pull their party toward the center.
Kiplinger · Mar 19 ANCHOR and Stay NJ 2026: Why Property Tax Relief for Homeowners Could Be Cut The 2026 New Jersey budget proposal puts the promised $6,500 property tax credit at risk for thousands of homeowners.
Reason · Mar 13 Facing a Budget Squeeze, New Jersey Decides To Go After Big Tech Gov. Mikie Sherrill called Big Tech worse than Big Tobacco before proposing measures to regulate social media platforms.
Roll Call · Mar 11 Vote studies: Participation up in 2025 despite notable absences Congressional attendance was up in 2025, in spite of off-year elections, a number of members beset with health crises and the political turmoil that marked President Donald Trump’s return to the White House. In a Senate newly under Republican control and a House held by the slimmest of GOP majorities,…
The Independent UK · Feb 24 Trump administration sues New Jersey over restrictions on immigration arrests The Trump administration is suing New Jersey over a state order that prohibits federal immigration agents from making arrests in nonpublic areas of state property, such as correctional facilities and courthouses