FY2026 budget delivers key wins on utility affordability, property tax relief, prescription assistance, and transparency—but includes a troubling setback for nursing home quality
Findings Show Nearly $2 Billion in Payments to Nursing Home Owners’ Private Companies from 2021–2023, Including $285 Million in Overpayments
Report Raises Concerns About Public Dollars Being Diverted for Private Profit
Communities across the nation are celebrating Black Music Month by honoring the rich history of Black musicians who have shaped our cultural landscape. At its core, Black music has long been a catalyst to drive social change, shedding light on issues like racism, sexism and discrimination. From jazz, hip-hop, blues and soul, it has been a force for resilience, expression and storytelling that transcends borders, leaving an indelible mark on cultures everywhere.
For 156 years, African Americans have commemorated the abolition of slavery each year on June 19, also known as Juneteenth. Thanks to activists like Ms. Opal Lee, “the Grandmother of Juneteenth,” who brought awareness of the occasion to the White House, it became a federal holiday in 2021. However, many are unaware of the event’s history or the significance it holds within Black communities.
New election laws, redistricting and more than a dozen state legislators stepping down mean New Jersey’s primaries could have long-term implications for state government.