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Orsted scraps 2 offshore wind power projects in New Jersey, citing supply chain issues

Danish energy developer Orsted is scrapping two large offshore wind power projects off the coast of New Jersey, adding uncertainty to a nascent industry the Biden administration is counting on to help transition away from the burning of planet-warming fossil fuels

The Independent UK

State governors issue 43 executive orders from Oct. 2-15

Nationally, state governors issued 43 executive orders from Oct. 2-15. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) led the field with 13 each, followed by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) and New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) with three each. Governors in 36 states…

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Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: New Jersey roundup

New Jersey is holding elections, including for state legislative offices, on Nov. 7, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

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Orsted puts up $100M guarantee that it will build New Jersey's first offshore wind farm by 2025

The Danish wind energy company Orsted has put up a $100 million guarantee that it will build New Jersey’s first offshore wind farm

The Independent UK

Company drops plan for gas power plant in polluted New Jersey area

A power company has abandoned plans for a natural gas-fired power plant planned for an already polluted low-income area in New Jersey

The Independent UK

Bob Menendez: Making N.J. corrupt again

My state's remarkable history of political corruption continues, with the first U.S. senator to be indicted twice

Salon

Menendez expects to win ‘biggest fight yet,’ defends seized cash - Roll Call

Indicted Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., denounced colleagues urging his resignation Monday, and said he'd fight to be exonerated.

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Menendez indictment looks bad, but there are defenses he can make

Reactions came quickly to the federal indictment on Sept. 22, 2023, of New Jersey’s senior U.S. senator, Democrat Bob Menendez. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy joined other state Democrats in urging Menendez to resign, saying, “The alleged facts are so serious that they compromise the ability of Senator Menendez to…

The Conversation

AOC joins calls for Bob Menendez to resign from Senate over corruption charges

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is just the latest voice in a Democratic chorus calling for the New Jersey senator to leave office

The Guardian - US

NJ Democrats call on Mendenez to resign after bribery charges as he says ‘some are rushing to judge a Latino’

Senator Bob Menendez is refusing to resign after being accused of receiving luxury gifts and cash in exchange for providing sensitive information to benefit Egypt, among other allegations

The Independent UK

Senator Bob Menendez steps down as Senate committee chair after bribery charges

Menendez has framed the allegations as politically motivated and refused to resign from his seat

The Independent UK

New Jersey senator Menendez rejects calls from fellow Democrats to resign

Robert Menendez urged to step down after being charged with accepting bribes, including gold bars, in exchange for favors

The Guardian - US

Menendez rejects New Jersey Democrats’ calls to resign after indictment - Roll Call

Sen. Bob Menendez faced calls to resign from fellow New Jersey Democrats after his indictment on bribery charges.

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Offshore wind projects need federal help to get built, six governors tell Biden

Six Democratic governors are warning the Biden administration that offshore wind projects need more federal funding and planning assistance

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New Jersey leaders agree with U.S. that veterans homes need to be fixed, but how isn't clear

New Jersey’s leaders appear to agree with Justice Department findings that state-run veterans homes failed residents during COVID-19 and continue to violate their constitutional rights, but there’s little clarity on how exactly they’ll address the issues

The Independent UK

Tahesha Way sworn in as New Jersey's lieutenant governor after death of Sheila Oliver

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy named Secretary of State Tahesha Way to be the state’s next lieutenant governor, a month after the death of Sheila Oliver

The Independent UK

New Jersey failed veterans in state-run homes hit by dozens of COVID-19 deaths, federal report says

A scathing federal report has found New Jersey's two state-run veterans homes were unprepared to keep residents safe during the COVID-19 outbreak, violating their constitutional rights to reasonable care while in state custody

The Independent UK

Orsted delays 1st New Jersey wind farm until 2026; not ready to 'walk away' from project

Orsted, the global wind energy developer, says its first offshore wind farm in New Jersey will be delayed until 2026

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New Jersey to require free period products in schools for grades 6 through 12

New Jersey will require school districts to offer free menstrual products for grades six through 12 under a new law Gov. Phil Murphy has signed

The Independent UK

Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver remembered in a memorial service as fighter for those in need

Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, the first Black woman elected to statewide office in New Jersey history, was remembered in a memorial service Saturday as a trailblazer who fought to help those in need

The Independent UK

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver lies in state in the capitol rotunda

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, a host of lawmakers, and numerous mourners poured in the statehouse rotunda to mourn the late Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver

The Independent UK

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, first Black woman to serve as state Assembly speaker, dies at 71

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, who made history as the first Black woman to serve as speaker of the state Assembly, died Tuesday

The Independent UK

New Jersey Lt Gov Sheila Oliver dies after being hospitalised for undisclosed medical issue

Ms Oliver was serving as acting governor when she was taken to hospital for emergency treatment

The Independent UK

Offshore wind foes sue New Jersey and Danish turbine developer over tax break

Opponents of offshore wind projects are suing New Jersey and the Danish wind energy developer Orsted over a lucrative tax break the state approved for the company

The Independent UK

Clean energy push in New Jersey, elsewhere met with warnings the government is coming for your stove

New Jersey is pushing an ambitious agenda to move its 9 million residents away from natural gas and gasoline to heat their homes and power their cars, in favor of electricity to do the job of both

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