Karin Vanoppen

Controversial e-bike legislation awaits Gov. Murphy's signature, or veto • New Jersey Monitor E-bike users say the bill is confusing and targets low-income users. Supporters say the state must combat a rise in crashes involving e-bikes

Controversial e-bike legislation awaits Gov. Murphy’s signature, or veto newjerseymonitor.com/2026/01/14/g...

They must think that because most of those who yelled the loudest live in the area where the extension isn't happening, that the yelling will stop. I hope we can prove them wrong.

State failed to ensure nursing home background checks, feds say • New Jersey Monitor A federal probe found some New Jersey nursing homes did not complete background checks before employees started working, if ever.

State failed to ensure nursing home background checks, feds say newjerseymonitor.com/briefs/new-j...

Lawmakers take first step in banning ICE agents from wearing masks • New Jersey Monitor The bill would largely bar law enforcement from wearing masks, and is aimed at ICE agents. The feds call it unconstitutional.

Lawmakers take first step in banning ICE agents from wearing masks newjerseymonitor.com/2025/12/12/n...

People in India paid half a month's salary to see him in a stadium (not even play) and all hell broke loose because it was organized so badly that people couldn't see him. They don't even play internationally really. India's ⚽ federation has been threatened, again by FIFA(!!) with suspension

NJ Assembly approves bill to eliminate a high school graduation exam • New Jersey Monitor Supporters say the bill would eliminate just one of many tests students take to gauge their proficiency. Critics say it would lower standards.

NJ Assembly approves bill to eliminate a high school graduation exam newjerseymonitor.com/2025/12/08/n...

Federal policy change could increase homelessness in NJ, critics warn • New Jersey Monitor Federal officials say they'll withhold funds from states, like NJ, that use a housing-first approach to cutting homelessness.

Federal policy change could increase homelessness in NJ, critics warn newjerseymonitor.com/2025/12/08/h...

I laughed when I saw that, if I didn't know better I'd think bribes were involved 😂

It took me 20 years, I can imagine the devastation. The cruelty is intentionally

I tried to Google how to pronounce that but with there also being the name Kiara, a popular person at that, I got nowhere. Time to turn on the umlaut

Critics oppose plan for new e-bike regulations in NJ • New Jersey Monitor Bike enthusiasts oppose a bill that would do away with the state's three-tier system for classifying electric and motorized bikes.

Critics oppose plan for new e-bike regulations in NJ newjerseymonitor.com/2025/12/04/n...

He said that Scutari wanted to see this done so they let it go out of committee. We need to "pick it up with him"

Judge denies Rep. LaMonica McIver's bid to dismiss federal assault charges • New Jersey Monitor The judge dismissed Rep. LaMonica McIver's claims that legislative immunity shields her from most of the charges she faces.

Judge denies Rep. LaMonica McIver’s bid to dismiss federal assault charges newjerseymonitor.com/2025/11/13/l...

Glad NJ is putting money in

Save Christ Hospital. Stop the Land Grab. It is critical that we save Heights University Hospital, previously known as Christ Hospital, from being taken apart and replaced with luxury housing. Hudson Regional Health (HRH), the new owner of HU...

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I haven't gotten mine yet and now for sure will make time for it

JC mayoral race : I noticed that the candidates aren't touching the topic if immigration much. Apart from O'Dea, who as a Hudson County commissioner fought to get ICE beds out of the county jail, none of them have much experience with it. Why not more discussion on the topic?

Seven running in crowded campaign to become Jersey City's new mayor • New Jersey Monitor Steve Fulop is stepping down as Jersey City mayor after his failed bid for governor. Seven are vying to succeed him.

Seven running in crowded campaign to become Jersey City’s new mayor newjerseymonitor.com/2025/10/30/s...

I wondered! Please take care of yourself before doing more voice work

Rates on NJ health insurance marketplace to skyrocket, state regulator warns • New Jersey Monitor The expiration of federal subsidies for health insurance plans, at the center of D.C. fight, is to blame for the coming increase, state says.

Rates on NJ health insurance marketplace to skyrocket, state regulator warns newjerseymonitor.com/2025/10/28/n...

NJ joins lawsuit against Trump over withholding food aid funding • New Jersey Monitor A coalition of Democratic state officials sued the Trump administration Tuesday, asking a federal judge to force the release of food assistance funds for 42 million people that the U.S. Department of ...

NJ joins lawsuit against Trump over withholding food aid funding newjerseymonitor.com/2025/10/28/r...

Absolutely

I second that.I'm voting for her because the other guy would set us back decades

Hakeem Jeffries Gives Mamdani Last-Minute Endorsement for N.Y.C. Mayor

About time www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/n...

This guy would set us back decades on all fronts

Why does everyone keep calling it “The Epstein Ballroom?” Please stop repeating “The Epstein Ballroom” because it is not called “The Epstein Ballroom!” Don’t tell the news that it’s called “The Epstein Ballroom” and please don’t repost this!!!!!

'Supposed assault' at center of charges against NJ congresswoman • New Jersey Monitor The absurd case against Rep. LaMonica McIver boils down to contact that wouldn't make anyone blink on a crowded boardwalk on the 4th of July.

Commentary: The absurd case against Rep. LaMonica McIver boils down to contact that wouldn't make anyone blink on a crowded boardwalk on the Fourth of July newjerseymonitor.com/2025/10/22/n...

People tend to be scared of them and yet they help us so much

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Chicago Mayor Issues Defiant Call For A General Strike It was an audacious proposal, given that the U.S. has never held a true, nationwide general strike.

Whoa. Chicago mayor calls for a general strike; now we're talking

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