AAA anticipates that approximately 43.8 million travelers will journey 50 miles or more from home over the Memorial Day holiday period. This year's total number of travelers marks a 4% increase from last year and is close to matching the record set in 2005 with 44 million Memorial Day travelers.

A recent report by the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) has examined the political contributions of New Jersey's top twenty plaintiff's law firms. The findings revealed that these firms collectively donated over $2 million to politicians and political action committees (PACs). ATRA President Sherman "Tiger" Joyce expressed concerns about the potential influence of these donations on legislative and judicial decisions. The report was released on March 21.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) for the New York-Newark-Jersey City region rose by 0.4% in March 2024, reflecting a 3.4% increase over the past year, driven primarily by higher costs for shelter and energy, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).