New Jersey is using buyouts and barriers to battle flooding

New Jersey is using a mix of buyouts and barriers to tackle flooding in two vulnerable locations. Officials this week announced funding to buy and demolish homes in flood-prone sections of Cranford, a Union County community about 20 miles (32 kilometers) southwest of New York. ...

Democrat Frank Pallone wins reelection to U.S. House in New Jersey's 6th Congressional District

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Frank Pallone wins reelection to U.S. House in New Jersey's 6th Congressional District.

AP Race Call: Democrat Frank Pallone wins reelection to U.S. House in New Jersey's 6th Congressional District

Democratic Rep. Frank Pallone won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing New Jersey on Tuesday. Pallone defeated Republican Scott Fegler and three other candidates in New Jersey's 6th District. Pallone, an attorney and former state lawmaker, has served in the House since 1988, including stints as chairman...

House backs measure to overturn Biden auto emissions rule that Republicans say would force EV sales

WASHINGTON (AP) — The GOP-controlled House approved a resolution Friday that would overturn a new Biden administration rule on automobile emissions that Republicans say would force Americans to buy unaffordable electric vehicles they don't want. The rule issued by the Environmental...