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Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Lawmakers advance bill to allow digital driver's licenses in New Jersey
Supporters say digital driver's licenses are better than physical IDs, which can be lost, stolen, broken or damaged, outdated, and easily replicated for counterfeiting. (Dana DiFilippo | New Jersey Monitor) Digital driver's licenses are one step closer to being filed in New Jerseyans' virtual wallets under a bill the Legislature advanced Monday with overwhelming approval. The proposal is one Gov. Phil Murphy unveiled during his final State of the State address in January. At the time, he called it 'common sense' and said it would 'make life easier for people we serve.' But the bill — which now sits on the governor's desk awaiting his signature — wouldn't take effect for more than three years. It's also likely the state would have to apply for a waiver for mobile versions under Real ID requirements, which began in May. The state Motor Vehicle Commission would be able to charge a 'reasonable' fee for issuing mobile driver's licenses or non-driver identification cards. Thirteen states already offer mobile driver's licenses, including Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, and neighboring states like New York and Delaware. Some states' mobile licenses can be used at certain airports and federal agencies, according to the Transportation Security Administration. The bill also states that if someone hands off their phone to show their ID, that doesn't constitute consent to search their phone or access information that isn't on their identification card. It also requires the commission to equip the digital IDs with certain features to ensure 'security and integrity' of the documentation to protect people's personal information. The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators called mobile driver's licenses the 'future of licensing and proof of identity.' They're a significant improvement over physical IDs, which can be lost, stolen, broken or damaged, outdated, and easily replicated for counterfeiting, the organization said. A spokesman for the Motor Vehicle Commission did not respond to a request for comment. The bill passed the Assembly with a vote of 75-3, with two abstentions. In the Senate, it passed 31-6. The no votes were all Republicans. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trump's approval rating: New Jersey and national polls on the president's 2nd term so far.
Three months into his second term, U.S. President Donald Trump has introduced a number of executive orders, policies and promises to the American people. He's introduced tariffs, immigration crackdowns and spending cuts to the Department of Education and other federal agencies. How are people responding in New Jersey and across the nation? We've compiled a recent snapshot of how citizens view the 47th president and his administration based on polls conducted at local and national levels. More: Has South Jersey made this blue state more of a purple? Governor race may test the notion. Here's Trump's approval rating in New Jersey as of March 12, according to data from online survey platform Civiqs. Favorable: 38%. Unfavorable: 60%. Unsure: 2%. According to World Population Review, New Jerseyans' net approval of Trump by November of 2020 decreased by 14 percentage points from when he first took office in 2016. This was his approval rating in late 2020: Approval: 42% Disapproval: 54% More: A Franklin Township wildfire torched 191 acres. Here's how crews contained it. Here's Trump's overall American approval rating as of March 11-12, according to data from Reuters/Ipsos. Reuters/Ipsos noted their polls are conducted online and gather responses from U.S. adults nationwide. Data dashboards include margins for error. On job performance: Approve: 44%. Disapprove: 52%. On handling the economy: Approve: 39%. Disapprove: 51%. Here's Trump's approval rating as of March 13, according to data from The Economist. Favorable: 46%. Unfavorable: 51%. Don't know: 3%. More: Best cheesesteak in South Jersey? Vote in our Cheesesteak Championship showdown. Here was Trump's approval rating as of Feb. 3-16, according to data from global analytics and advisory firm Gallup. Approve: 45%. Disapprove: 51%. No opinion: 5%. Note: The polls and data reflected on this page are compiled from a variety of sources, platforms and sample sizes. This article reflects the latest data available as of 1:50 p.m. EST March 13. Kaitlyn McCormick writes about trending issues and community news across South Jersey for the Courier-Post, The Daily Journal and the Burlington County Times. If you have a story she should tell, email her at kmccormick@ And subscribe to stay up to date on the news you need. This article originally appeared on Cherry Hill Courier-Post: What is Trump's approval rating in 2025 nationally? In New Jersey?
