Some Head Starts to close due to shutdown funding lapse: What we know
When Head Start programs close, children are left without care, teachers aren’t getting paid, and parents may have to miss work or school.
When Head Start programs close, children are left without care, teachers aren’t getting paid, and parents may have to miss work or school.
Federal judge rules Trump can’t require citizenship proof on the federal voting form
President Donald Trump’s request to add a documentary proof of citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form cannot be enforced.
President Donald Trump’s request to add a documentary proof of citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form cannot be enforced.
SNAP benefits gone? How to get free or discounted groceries
As SNAP benefits will lapse for millions in November, several food delivery services are offering ways to get discounted groceries. Here are some options available.
As SNAP benefits will lapse for millions in November, several food delivery services are offering ways to get discounted groceries. Here are some options available.
Trump administration to limit student loan forgiveness for some borrowers working in public service
The administration’s new rule starts next year and it may restrict loan forgiveness for some borrowers relying on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to pay off their debt.
The administration’s new rule starts next year and it may restrict loan forgiveness for some borrowers relying on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to pay off their debt.
Aide to Mass Gov. Healey charged in cocaine trafficking scheme allegedly linked to state office building
LaMar Cook, 45, of Springfield, pleaded not guilty and was ordered held during a court hearing.
LaMar Cook, 45, of Springfield, pleaded not guilty and was ordered held during a court hearing.
SNAP benefits: These states will partially fund food stamps amid shutdown
Some states are taking action to protect food assistance as the federal government plans to suspend SNAP payments starting Saturday.
Some states are taking action to protect food assistance as the federal government plans to suspend SNAP payments starting Saturday.
PA's Supreme Court retention races: why they matter
On Nov. 4, Pennsylvanians will vote on the retention of three justices who have sat on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court since 2015 – Justices Christine Donohue, David Wecht and Kevin Dougherty.
On Nov. 4, Pennsylvanians will vote on the retention of three justices who have sat on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court since 2015 – Justices Christine Donohue, David Wecht and Kevin Dougherty.
When does early voting end in New Jersey?
Voters in several East Coast states are heading into the final days of early voting ahead of the November 4 election. Here’s how long residents in New Jersey, New York City and Virginia have left to cast ballots before Election Day.
Voters in several East Coast states are heading into the final days of early voting ahead of the November 4 election. Here’s how long residents in New Jersey, New York City and Virginia have left to cast ballots before Election Day.
NJ governor’s race: Where Ciattarelli and Sherrill stand on taxes
Both NJ gubernatorial candidates — Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill — have released plans aimed at lowering costs for homeowners and businesses, though their approaches differ sharply.
Both NJ gubernatorial candidates — Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill — have released plans aimed at lowering costs for homeowners and businesses, though their approaches differ sharply.
NJ governor's race: Rising energy costs emerge as growing concern in 2025 election
Rising electric and energy costs are emerging as a key talking point in New Jersey’s upcoming governor’s race. The debate over affordability and clean-energy investment is shaping how candidates frame their economic and environmental policies heading into November.
Rising electric and energy costs are emerging as a key talking point in New Jersey’s upcoming governor’s race. The debate over affordability and clean-energy investment is shaping how candidates frame their economic and environmental policies heading into November.
Judge halts Trump administration from firing federal workers during shutdown
A federal judge extended an order preventing multiple federal agencies from laying off government employees.
A federal judge extended an order preventing multiple federal agencies from laying off government employees.
Oct. 29 NJ governor election update: New poll shows tightening race between Ciattarelli, Sherrill
With Election Day in New Jersey just 6 days away, the governor's race between Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli and Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill is heating up.
With Election Day in New Jersey just 6 days away, the governor's race between Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli and Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill is heating up.
NJ governor race: Where Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli stand
Here's what we know about New Jersey governor race candidates Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli one week before Election Day.
Here's what we know about New Jersey governor race candidates Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli one week before Election Day.
Comer unleashes on Biden, demands DOJ probe of autopen use in scathing new report
Comer said Biden's autopen actions should be considered 'void,' and that his doctor should potentially lose his license.
Comer said Biden's autopen actions should be considered 'void,' and that his doctor should potentially lose his license.
NJ governor race: Where Jack Ciattarelli stands on taxes, crime, housing and more
Jack Ciattarelli blames many of the rising costs affecting New Jerseyans on current Gov. Phil Murphy's administration. Here's how he says he'll change it.
Jack Ciattarelli blames many of the rising costs affecting New Jerseyans on current Gov. Phil Murphy's administration. Here's how he says he'll change it.
NJ governor race: Mikie Sherrill's stance on energy costs, housing and more
Sherrill has aggressively campaigned on making New Jersey cheaper, saying she'll declare a state of emergency on rising utility rates in her first day in office. Here's where she stands on the issues.
Sherrill has aggressively campaigned on making New Jersey cheaper, saying she'll declare a state of emergency on rising utility rates in her first day in office. Here's where she stands on the issues.
Federal workers brace for missed paycheck as shutdown enters 5th week
Washington’s government shutdown has entered its fifth week with no resolution in sight, as Senate efforts to pass a House-approved continuing resolution to reopen the government have failed 12 times.
Washington’s government shutdown has entered its fifth week with no resolution in sight, as Senate efforts to pass a House-approved continuing resolution to reopen the government have failed 12 times.
Federal Reserve likely to cut key interest rate: What to know
The Fed is almost certain to cut its key interest rate on Wednesday, but the shutdown has cut off critical hiring and inflation data used to make their decision. Here’s what to know about the meeting.
The Fed is almost certain to cut its key interest rate on Wednesday, but the shutdown has cut off critical hiring and inflation data used to make their decision. Here’s what to know about the meeting.
Here's how to deal with the loss of SNAP benefits in NJ
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will not be issued on Nov. 1 due to the ongoing government shutdown. Here's what you can do if you'll be affected.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will not be issued on Nov. 1 due to the ongoing government shutdown. Here's what you can do if you'll be affected.
DoorDash offers free services for SNAP recipients amid government shutdown
DoorDash is offering SNAP recipients free delivery and waived service fees just as federal assistance is scheduled to run dry.
DoorDash is offering SNAP recipients free delivery and waived service fees just as federal assistance is scheduled to run dry.