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Feds Say Funding for Gateway Project is Coming After States Sound Alarm

February 13, 2026 New Jersey Monitor

The federal government insisted on Friday that it was moving to restart payments for the stalled Gateway project after state officials raised alarms that no money had been received nearly a day after funding was to resume under a court order.

Judge Allows Gateway Project Funding Freeze to Continue Until Thursday

February 10, 2026 New Jersey Monitor

A federal judge on Monday declined to reverse an earlier ruling that directed the federal government to restart reimbursements to states for the stalled Gateway project, but she agreed to pause that order until Feb. 12 to allow the Trump administration to appeal it.

Judge Orders Trump Administration to Release Federal Funds for Gateway Project

February 8, 2026 New Jersey Monitor

A federal judge in New York on Friday issued a temporary order barring the Trump administration from continuing to withhold money for the Gateway project, hours after attorneys for New Jersey and New York faced off with the Trump administration in court over the frozen funds.

A NJ Transit train idles in Rahway, New Jersey.

Mechanical, Equipment Failures Drive NJ Transit’s Summer Train Cancellations

September 17, 2025 New Jersey Monitor

Rising mechanical issues, a lack of available equipment, and a renewed wave of crew-related issues drove NJ Transit train cancellations this summer to their third-highest levels under Gov. Phil Murphy.

A NJ Transit train in Newark, New Jersey.

NJ Transit Hurtles Toward Strike

May 10, 2025 New Jersey Monitor

Locomotive engineers at NJ Transit and the agency’s management remain at odds as stalled contract negotiations at an impasse over wages threaten to boil over into a disruptive strike in less than a week.

NJ Transit CEO Rails Against Union as Strike Looms

May 6, 2025 New Jersey Monitor

NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri railed against the agency’s locomotive engineers union before Assembly lawmakers Monday ahead of a looming strike, saying their request for larger pay increases puts them at odds with economic realities.

NJ Transit Engineers Strike Looms as Union Rejects Proposal Over Wage Dispute

January 29, 2025 New Jersey Monitor

The union that represents NJ Transit’s train engineers has rejected a settlement recommended by a federal board overseeing its wage dispute with the state transit agency, clearing the path to a possible strike in March.

Port Authority Proposes Toll and Fare Hikes for Bridges, Tunnels, PATH

November 15, 2024 New Jersey Monitor

When the new year starts, New Jersey drivers heading into Manhattan may pay more for tolls, PATH riders may see higher fares, and treats at Newark airport may cost 15% more.

New York Governor Revives Congestion Pricing to Renewed Jersey Opposition

November 14, 2024 New Jersey Monitor

The renewed proposal drew opposition from New Jersey’s elected leaders even before Hochul’s announcement was made. Gov. Phil Murphy and others have repeatedly charged the plan would tax New Jersey commuters and shift traffic and pollution to this side of the Hudson, all to benefit the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

Newark Liberty International Airport Station

NJ Transit Nears Hiring New Customer Advocate, a Position Vacant Since 2020

September 18, 2024 New Jersey Monitor

NJ Transit is close to hiring a customer advocate to fill an oversight post that has been vacant for nearly four years, one of the agency’s board members said Wednesday.