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New Jersey attorney general announces synthetic kratom ban
Elections and votingThe state action targets synthetic kratom and is not directly connected to a New Jersey election or candidate.
The Ballot New Jersey News DeskSep 30, 2026
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Davenport announces Paramount-Warner Bros. case settlement
Elections and votingDavenport announced a settlement in a lawsuit connected to the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, with the terms still unspecified.
The Ballot New Jersey Policy DeskSep 22, 2026
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Trump administration drops appeal in Gateway funding case
Elections and votingThe federal government has ended its appeal of a ruling that blocked infrastructure funding cuts affecting New York and New Jersey.
The Ballot New Jersey Policy DeskSep 22, 2026
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New Jersey’s Trump-Era Court Challenges Reach About 75
Health careThe cases cover immigration, federal funding, elections, health care, environmental rules, tariffs and infrastructure.
The Ballot New Jersey DeskSep 20, 2026
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Supreme Court clears path for New Jersey mail voting
Elections and votingThe justices kept federal restrictions from taking effect as New Jersey prepares to send mail-in ballots for the November election.
The Ballot New Jersey DeskSep 16, 2026
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Federal appeals court rules against New Jersey gun policy
Public safetyThe ruling marks a setback for New Jersey’s effort to expose firearm manufacturers to potentially bankrupting financial consequences.
The Ballot New Jersey Policy DeskSep 15, 2026