Several Assembly members joined Gov. Sherrill today as she announced the pilot phase of a new online Permitting Dashboard, which will bring greater accessibility and transparency to NJ's permitting process. Increasing transparency in permitting is also something we are advancing through legislation.

Blocked bus stops and bike lanes don’t just cause traffic, they can put riders, pedestrians, and cyclists in danger. The Transportation committee advanced legislation (A1545) yesterday that would allow NJ Transit buses equipped with cameras to issue citations to vehicles illegally blocking lanes.

@speakercoughlin.bsky.social, Asm. Karabinchak & Asm. Stanley joined the grand opening of the new Hackensack Meridian Health & Wellness Center at Metropark—a state-of-the-art facility set to provide comprehensive care to thousands of NJ & Northeast residents at a convenient, accessible location.

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Health care decisions should be left to patients and their providers. Today, the Assembly Health Committee advanced A2218 — protecting access to care, strengthening patient privacy and safeguarding providers. Hear what our members had to say.

Yesterday, the Assembly advanced AJR119, sponsored by Asw. Carter, to designate Nov. 7 as “Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome Awareness Day” in NJ. Raising awareness of this rare genetic disorder can help drive earlier diagnosis, stronger support for families and continued research.

New Jersey is READY for the World Cup! Assembly members Greenwald, Moen, Katz and Kane headed to Cooper River Park to celebrate the winners of the World Cup 2026 Community Initiative Grant Program. Thanks to this initiative, ALL New Jerseyans will get to experience the magic of the games!

Members of the Assembly Telecommunications & Utilities Committee, led by Chair Asm. Wayne DeAngelo, recently visited the Linden Generating Station to see how it helps meet NJ's growing energy demands. Asm. Robert Karabinchak, Asw. Andrea Katz and Asm. Jerry Walker participated in the tour.

Assembly members Lou Greenwald, Bill Moen, Andrea Katz and Melinda Kane headed to Cooper River Park to celebrate the winners of the World Cup 2026 Community Initiative Grant Program. Thanks to this initiative, ALL New Jerseyans will get to experience the magic of #FIFAWorldCup2026. ⚽

On Monday, @andreakatz.bsky.social took to the Assembly floor to advocate for her bill, A2733, which would require emergency departments to provide parents of children experiencing a mental health crisis with information needed to support the children. The bill was advanced by the General Assembly.

You'll hear dialogue and think 'This isn't from 1982, it's about *right now*.' The audience gasps at how current it feels. Plus, a twist: a children's book author revealed as a hateful person. #CurrentEvents #SocialCommentary #SurprisingTruths #HistoricalContext

5 examples of #Chinese advanced #weapons ahead of the U.S. & #European countries, strategic edge #military modernization theorionblogown.blogspot.com/2024/12/5-ex... Using #Sound and #Music as a Tool to Measure Human Compatibility with #Ancient #Weapons theorionblogown.blogspot.com/2024/11/usin...

Angel Halo Chang angelhalochang.com Mychal Threets @mychal3ts.bsky.social 10 Steps Campaign: 10stepscampaign.org

Dylan Harper gets loose 🔥 After stuffing the stat sheet in Game 1 (24 PTS, 11 REB, 6 AST, 7 STL), Harper and the Spurs look to take a 2-0 series lead in the Western Conference Finals! 🍿 SAS (1-0) OKC, Game 2 📺 8:30pm/et on NBC & Peacock

Most strategies sound good in the room. Far fewer hold up in reality. Here’s a practical way to tell whether a strategy is truly worth pursuing before you commit time, energy, and resources. questionclass.com/what-makes-a... #Strategy #DecisionMaking #Leadership #BusinessStrategy #QuestionClass

❗️Operators of the Black Sky battalion of the ‘Sparta’ brigade of the National Guard of 🇺🇦Ukraine detect and destroy 🇷🇺Russian logistics on the approaches to Donetsk, while simultaneously operating across the entire occupied territory

How Middle East Developments Are Shifting Global Energy Markets #breakingnews #worldnews #currentevents #newsupdate #headlines #newsalert #news

Lumen Technologies has agreed to acquire Alkira. The deal combines Alkira’s cloud-based control plane with Lumen’s global fiber network to advance a unified, software-driven approach to enterprise networking. #TFDRundown #Alkira #Lumen #Networking #CloudComputing #CloudNetworks

I saw the littlest frog this morning on my porch and it was a wonderful way to start the day I moved him to the bush so the birds wouldn't find him

Wearing a skirt in Korea be like...

This warms my little #solarpunk heart because seaweed is also great at sequestering carbon!

75% of local election officials have not received additional resources from their state or local government to address federal cuts to election security services. Liz Howard discusses the Brennan Center’s survey of local election officials on The Briefing with Michael Waldman: bit.ly/42puIbp

Is on KABF.org right now playing Snake In The Eagle's Shadow by Chong Wizard feat. Estee Nack, Open Mike Eagle, Lungs & Phiik

FINAL: Royals 2, Cardinals 0 #HEYHEYHEYHEY

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Today I joined Dan Mannarino & Hazel Sanchez on Pix 11 as we wrap up Human Trafficking Awareness Month. As Chair of the Subcommittee on Human Trafficking, I’ll be working to pass my bill to provide undocumented victims of crime with temporary medical + safety net assistance.

To participate in The Odyssey discourse, better brush up on some Classical Greek, with Alki Stereopolis Specifically, the dialogue between Menelaus and Pericles.

Have you seen the ones that do yoga? There are so many talented dogs out there! Secret is one of the best to have ever done it, RIP 💔

👏 Business Sec exposes Brexit conundrum! The SPS “reset” is theatre, a lullaby to placate the majority. ❎ You cannot align with EU food standards 👉while opening the door to US trade demands. Something has to give and it won’t be USA 🧵 1/3

Just a regular branch of Nova Poshta, a Ukrainian postal and courier operator.

WELL, IT'S "PUNCHABLE FACES" TUESDAY ACROSS TRUMPFUCKISTAN AMERICA #NoKings #NoDictators #NoPedoPresidents #2026Bitches #ProtestThePresident #TrumpEpsteinPedoCoverUp #GeneralStrike #SecretaryOfWarCrimes

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) accused fellow Republican Cory Mills (R-FL) of “Stolen Valor” during a House Armed Services Committee hearing with Pete Hegseth Wednesday, and Mills pushed back.

A shove can kill. Vicha Ratanapakdee was 84. He was pushed to the ground and died from the impact. Markwayne Mullin downplays violence. That is the problem. And this is the mindset being considered for DHS leadership. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79LTF3aQID0

Mae Cymru’n dechrau pennod newydd - a gallwch chi helpu i’w hysgrifennu 🏴 Dewch yn rhan o’r hyn sy’n dod nesaf - plaid.cymru/ymuno

Tom Nichols on JD Vance’s memoir: “First let me say: worst book launch ever by picking a fight with the pope just as you release your memoir of converting to Catholicism.” @radiofreetom.bsky.social

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“Donald Trump will not go to prison..” My quote from Dec 2020..

With high youth unemployment rates and skyrocketing rents, the future of students has never been more precarious. And now, this government decided to slash OSAP and hike up tuition. That's why I'm proud to table this petition from my constituents to Save OSAP and Fund Education Now! #onted #onpoli

It should be every day! Love your gif.

Deputy Head of Ukrainian Presidential Office Pavlo Palisa about the significance of Gripen aircraft: Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighters equipped with Meteor missiles will become the "long arm" of our aviation.

Will Ole Miss host a regional this year? Which game in the Alabama series do you think will be the deciding factor—Game 1, 2, or 3? Let us know your prediction in the comments!

The Fresh Burger franchise model proves that less is more. A smaller menu drastically cuts ingredient costs and allows for a leaner, more efficient kitchen build-out. Smart fit-out strategy! 🍔📈 #RestaurantDesign #BusinessStrategy

OFFICIAL: Isabel Struble is United for 2026! ✍️ The @NIUWomensSoccer midfielder brings D1 creativity and a "never-say-die" work ethic to the Annies. A local favorite staying right here in DeKalb for the summer! 🛡️🦅 Read more: www.dkcunited.com/post/isabels...

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Happy Frontend Friday from JonCinville Railroad and Trolley Lines 🙂 Peace and Love ✌🏼😘 #toytrains #gscaletrains #modelrailroading #gscaletrolleycars

Looking grand for the pigeons

I learned about Kathleen Hennessey's start at the New York Times before becoming managing editor at the Minnesota Star Tribune during my conversation with her on One Hour Detours.

➤ 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗘𝗛𝗨𝗕𝗦 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 #𝟏𝟎 | Partner: LearnWorlds LearnWorlds supports the development and delivery of online learning activities within REHUBS, providing the digital platform used to host training materials and educational content. 🔗 learnworlds.com #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU

Too many New Yorkers, especially in rural counties, struggle to find dental care closer to home because there aren’t enough providers. My bill, now law, allows dental hygienists to collaborate with dentists and deliver care without direct supervision. This change will help expand access.

Taster clip - @michaelemann.bsky.social discusses the deleterious impact of AI, social media and mis- and dis- information. ⚛️🧪

Time flies by too fast! On this day two years ago, we were here and now he is almost done with college. #RIANNJENKINS #PROUDMOM #FYP

I'm so excited we were able to sail to San Francisco again! My partner has been afraid that I'd further injure the collapsed disc and herniations, but we proved it's possible with planning and accommodations. No limits!

Léiríonn taighde de chuid Thionscadal S2@25 an chaoi a seachadann comhoibriú Thuaidh Theas tionchair eacnamaíoch dearfach. crossborder.ie/reports/26022/

Emma Hewitt - Crucify Álbum: Burn The Sky Down = 【首張大碟昇級】再現燒翻天外天 (2012) Sello: Avex Taiwan #EmmaHewitt #Crucify #Electronic #DarkAmbient #Downtempo #Breaks

All I know is, your business is only as good as its secret sauce.

Wonderful evening of baby geese in their full bumbling era. 🪶 🐣

During Monday's debate, the two Democratic candidates in New York's 10th congressional district were asked about the recent Israel Day Parade in NYC. Dan Goldman attended; Brad Lander did not.

“Now you look like a Minister of Coal.” CHERNOBYL (2019)

Making a Star War is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Solo: A Star Wars Story, from directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller fighting with Lucasfilm, to Ron Howard replacing them. Watch or listen! linktr.ee/itwasashtshow

Trump said that while wiping out Iran is an easy option, he'd prefer to find a written agreement that achieves the same result without mass casualties.