Joe Hernandez
More from the Contributor
GOP lawsuit over N.J.’s $9.9B borrowing plan goes before state Supreme Court
The N.J. GOP sued to block a plan allowing the Murphy administration to borrow up to $9.9 billion in response to COVID-19-related revenue shortfalls.
5 years ago
Tropical Storm Isaias brings flooding, road closures, power outages to Philly region
The National Weather Service warned that damaging winds and flash flooding are the highest risks to the region.
5 years ago
N.J. federal judge Esther Salas speaks out after son shot dead at family home
After her husband and son were shot by a lawyer who espoused misogynistic beliefs, Esther Salas is calling for more protections for federal judges.
5 years ago
N.J. coronavirus recovery: Jump in positive cases sets off ‘alarms’
Airbnb announced Friday that it had suspended or removed 35 listings across New Jersey as part of a crackdown on house parties during the pandemic.
5 years ago
N.J. voters will decide on constitutional amendment to delay redistricting
Results from the 2020 census might be delayed, which could complicate efforts to redraw district boundaries in time for N.J.’s 2021 state legislative elections.
5 years ago
N.J. legal aid program helped more immigrant detainees get released, report finds
One of two programs like it in the nation, the N.J. effort provides pro bono attorneys to immigrants in detention. More than 50% with a lawyer have been released.
5 years ago
Coronavirus recovery: Remote learning an option for all N.J. students
Parents can now opt for all online learning for the fall.
5 years ago
Report: 40% of N.J. renter households can’t make August rent because of COVID-19
The report highlights a massive problem that could come to a head once New Jersey lifts the public health emergency.
5 years ago
N.J. will resume some in-person jury trials as soon as September
The administrator of New Jersey courts says they can’t wait for a vaccine to resume criminal trials. He said 4,700 defendants are in jail awaiting trial.
5 years ago
N.J. lawmakers mull postponing redistricting due to expected census delays
New Jersey is considering running the 2021 elections under the current district boundaries since data from the 2020 census is expected to come late.
5 years ago
Murphy pledges to close the ‘digital divide’ in N.J. for new school year
When schools moved to online instruction in March, wide disparities in home computer and internet access were a roadblock.
5 years ago
Zoom grand juries continue in N.J. despite backlash from prosecutors, defense attorneys
A pilot program of online grand juries drew criticism as unfair to defendants. Lawyers also cited technical problems, with jurors dropping off.
5 years ago