One expert cited a link between the creation of plastic and dramatically declining fertility rates and sperm counts. The post Experts tell lawmakers about harmful effects of microplastics appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.

The case, about an Oregon town law that bans homeless people from sleeping outdoors, could have broad implications for local ordinances related to homelessness across the country. The post U.S. Supreme Court appears to lean toward Oregon city in complex homelessness case appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.

Monday's ruling stems from a June 2018 encounter between a woman who claimed she was sexually assaulted and a man who said the encounter was consensual. The post Risk of harm enough to grant sex assault victims stay-away orders, N.J.’s top court says appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.

The first-ever criminal trial of an ex-U.S. president centers on Trump’s alleged falsified business records to cover up a $130,000 payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels. The post NY prosecutor ties Trump hush money payments to campaign as criminal trial kicks off appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.

State Senate President Nicholas Scutari, who supported marijuana legalizaiton, has opposed efforts to allow people to grow cannabis for their own use. The post Two years after first legal cannabis sales, New Jerseyans still seek home cultivation appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.

Assisted reproductive technology, which includes treatments like in vitro fertilization, would be a civil right in N.J. under a new bill. The post IVF and tech-assisted fertility treatments would be protected in New Jersey under new bill appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.

Some Democrats in holdout states see work rules as way to finally get Medicaid expansion over the finish line. The post Holdout states consider expanding Medicaid — with work requirements appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.

The decision to debate aid to Ukraine, and pass the bill with a majority of the yes votes coming from Democrats, presents a risk to Speaker Mike Johnson’s leadership role. The post Aid to Ukraine, Israel overwhelmingly approved by U.S. House in bipartisan vote appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.

Delaney Hall, located in Newark next to Essex County's jail, was used to house immigrant detainees between 2011 and 2017. The post Private prison company eyes Newark site for new ICE jail appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.

For decades, U.S. residents with heritage from the Middle East and North Africa have been classified by the government as white. The post Census change will lead to more data on health of Middle Eastern, North African people in US appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.

Many advocates have argued the old rules would discourage victims of sexual misconduct from coming forward. The post Biden administration to roll back the Betsy DeVos Title IX rules appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.

The judge overseeing the case said that oral arguments could begin as early as the start of next week. The post Full jury selected in Trump’s criminal trial on hush-money charges appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.

The MTA chief's promise that New Jersey would get "its share" of $1B in new congestion pricing tolls is "throwing crumbs," critic says. The post Critic of New York’s congestion pricing plan dismisses vague funding promise as ‘crumbs’ appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.

The state fund that pays out temporary disability and family leave insurance benefits faces a $442 million shortfall. The post Workers will soon pay more for temporary disability, family leave benefits appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.

Supporters of ranked-choice voting say it makes voters more enthusiastic about casting ballots. Critics say it is too confusing. The post Support grows for ranked-choice voting in municipal, school board elections appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.

Scientists are working to measure how specific companies, such as Exxon Mobil or Shell, have contributed to climate change through their historic greenhouse gas emissions. The post Lawmakers hope to use this emerging climate science to charge oil companies for disasters appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.

“The charges brought against Secretary Mayorkas fail to meet the high standard of high crimes and misdemeanors,” Sen. Chuck Schumer said The post Senate rejects two impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Mayorkas appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.

The Third Circuit panel finds the county line is likely unconstitutional, affirming a lower court decision that upended New Jersey politics. The post Federal appeals court upholds order barring county-line ballots appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.

The ACLU wanted records to learn about the County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey, but N.J.'s top court said it's not a public agency. The post County prosecutors’ group can continue its secrecy, New Jersey’s top court rules appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.

Newly unsealed details in Sen. Bob Menendez's corruption case show he plans to claim ignorance and blame his wife. The post Indicted Senator Bob Menendez may incriminate wife in corruption scheme, legal filing says appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.