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ATLANTIC CITY — The city is in unprecedented territory as it deals with child abuse allegations against the married couple who run its government and schools, one political expert said.

New Jersey is often singled out for having the highest property taxes in the nation, as well as a high cost of living.

Governor’s mansions and control of legislatures are up for grabs in several states as the energy sector continues to evolve.

Around the region, more than a dozen races have one party running unopposed for seats on local and county governing bodies.

Sen. Bob Menendez’s defense against new federal corruption charges against him, his wife and business associates Friday, revealed he’s adopting the same defiant stance he took when he faced federal accusations nearly a decade ago.

The first time Menendez was indicted, authorities said he used his political influence to help a Florida eye doctor who gave him lavish gifts and campaign contributions.

Bob Menendez, 69, has survived politically for nearly five decades. The son of Cuban immigrants and an attorney by training, he was a Union City, New Jersey, school board member at age 20 -- before he graduated from law school -- and went on to become the mayor of the city. Heres some of what we know about him.

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Sen. Bob Menendez’s defense against federal corruption charges against him shows he’s adopting the same defiant stance he took about older accusations.

Sen. Bob Menendez's defense against new federal corruption charges against him show he's adopting the same defiant stance he took nearly a decade ago.