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Pa. State Sens. Robinson, Picozzi, Pennycuick Bill to Establish Statewide Electrical Licensure Approved by Committee
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 4 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release:
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Robinson, Picozzi, Pennycuick Bill to Establish Statewide Electrical Licensure Approved by Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37), Joe Picozzi (R-5) and Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to establish a statewide licensure system for electrical contractors and electricians has been approved by the Senate's Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee and now heads to the full Senate for consideration.
Senate Bill 1260 would create a uniform statewide framework
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HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 4 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release:
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Robinson, Picozzi, Pennycuick Bill to Establish Statewide Electrical Licensure Approved by Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37), Joe Picozzi (R-5) and Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to establish a statewide licensure system for electrical contractors and electricians has been approved by the Senate's Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee and now heads to the full Senate for consideration.
Senate Bill 1260 would create a uniform statewide frameworkfor licensing electrical contractors and electricians, replacing the current patchwork system that requires workers and businesses to navigate differing municipal requirements across the commonwealth.
"Pennsylvania is one of only a handful of states that does not have statewide licensure requirements for electricians," Robinson said. "This legislation strengthens public safety, protects workers and consumers, and creates a clear, consistent standard for the electrical profession across our commonwealth."
The bill is designed to improve workplace safety and reduce injuries and fatalities among electrical workers while helping ensure consumers receive high-quality electrical installations that meet professional standards. By establishing statewide qualifications and oversight, the measure aims to reduce safety hazards and costly repairs resulting from substandard electrical work.
"My district was built by hardworking tradespeople, and our electricians play a critical role in keeping our homes, businesses, and neighborhoods safe," Picozzi said. "This legislation establishes clear, statewide standards that protect consumers, support qualified workers, and eliminate unnecessary confusion caused by differing local requirements. It's a commonsense reform".
The legislation creates multiple pathways into the electrical profession, including registered apprenticeship programs, residential electrician licensure and probationary electrical worker status. Supporters say these options will help expand workforce opportunities while maintaining rigorous safety standards.
"Working as an electrician demands specialized training, expertise and adherence to rigorous safety standards," Pennycuick said. "Pennsylvania remains one of the few states without a statewide licensing requirement for electricians. Establishing a uniform licensure system will help ensure that qualified professionals are performing this essential work, enhancing safety for workers, consumers and communities across the commonwealth."
The measure also authorizes reciprocity agreements with states that have substantially similar licensing requirements, making it easier for qualified contractors and electricians to work across state lines.
The legislation has garnered strong bipartisan support and is backed by both union and non-union electrical contractors in Pennsylvania. It now heads to the full Senate for consideration.
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Original text here: https://www.pasenategop.com/news/robinson-picozzi-pennycuick-bill-to-establish-statewide-electrical-licensure-approved-by-committee/
New York State Department of Health Announces Proposed Reporting Requirements for Physicians Taking Action Under Medical Aid in Dying
ALBANY, New York, June 4 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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New York State Department of Health Announces Proposed Reporting Requirements for Physicians Taking Action Under Medical Aid in Dying
The New York State Department of Health today announced the start of the public comment period for proposed regulations establishing reporting requirements for the State's Medical Aid in Dying law. The proposed regulations are available on the Department's website (https://regs.health.ny.gov/regulations/proposed-rule-making). The comment
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ALBANY, New York, June 4 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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New York State Department of Health Announces Proposed Reporting Requirements for Physicians Taking Action Under Medical Aid in Dying
The New York State Department of Health today announced the start of the public comment period for proposed regulations establishing reporting requirements for the State's Medical Aid in Dying law. The proposed regulations are available on the Department's website (https://regs.health.ny.gov/regulations/proposed-rule-making). The commentperiod runs from June 3 until August 3, 2026.
"Medical aid in dying addresses deeply personal decisions that may arise for individuals facing a terminal illness and their loved ones," State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald said. "This legislation reflects years of thoughtful planning and consideration, and the Department is committed to implementing the law thoughtfully and responsibly. As the effective date approaches, it is important that New Yorkers have the opportunity to review and understand measures designed to provide dignity and comfort at the end of life."
Governor Kathy Hochul signed the historic legislation into law on February 6, allowing terminally ill New Yorkers with less than six months to live to make a voluntary, informed decision to request medication for medical aid in dying.
There are significant protections built into the law to ensure it is not misused or inappropriately applied. These protections include the following:
* An oral request by the patient for medical aid in dying, recorded by video or audio.
* A signed, written request by the patient for medical aid in dying, with two witnesses.
* A mandatory mental health evaluation of the patient seeking medical aid in dying by a psychologist or psychiatrist to determine decision-making capacity.
* A determination by an attending physician and a consulting physician that the patient has a terminal illness or condition and has decision-making capacity.
* A mandatory waiting period of 5 days between when a prescription is written and filled.
* A prohibition against anyone who may benefit financially from the death of a patient from being eligible to serve as a witness or an interpreter for the patient.
* A requirement that the attending physician fully inform the patient of feasible alternatives and appropriate treatment options, including palliative care and hospice care.
* A requirement that the patient must self-administer the medication.
Participation in medical aid in dying is voluntary. No physician, pharmacist, other healthcare provider or other person shall be subject to liability or penalty or professional disciplinary action by any government entity for taking any reasonable good-faith action or refusing to act under the Medical Aid in Dying law. A healthcare provider who declines to honor a patient's request for medical aid in dying must arrange for transfer of the patient.
Additional public information, including comprehensive guidance and resources, will soon be available on the Department's website.
The Medical Aid in Dying law goes into effect August 5, 2026.
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Original text here: https://www.health.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/2026-06-03_medical_aid_in_dying.htm
MIA's Economic Impact Reaches New Record of $212 Billion
MIAMI, Florida, June 4 -- Miami International Airport issued the following news:
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MIA's economic impact reaches new record of $212 billion
Florida's global gateway now supports 945,682 jobs statewide
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Driven by strong passenger demand and booming cargo volumes in 2025, Miami International Airport's total statewide economic impact rose 17% to $212 billion in business revenue. Employment tied to the airport's direct, indirect, induced, and related activities also increased 12%, reaching 945,682 jobs, according to a new report from industry firm Martin Associates.
MIA's freight shipments
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MIAMI, Florida, June 4 -- Miami International Airport issued the following news:
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MIA's economic impact reaches new record of $212 billion
Florida's global gateway now supports 945,682 jobs statewide
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Driven by strong passenger demand and booming cargo volumes in 2025, Miami International Airport's total statewide economic impact rose 17% to $212 billion in business revenue. Employment tied to the airport's direct, indirect, induced, and related activities also increased 12%, reaching 945,682 jobs, according to a new report from industry firm Martin Associates.
MIA's freight shipmentsskyrocketed by 13.6% to nearly 3.5 million tons in 2025, securing its position as the busiest cargo airport in the United States and the third busiest globally, surpassed only by Hong Kong and Shanghai. Passenger traffic also reached 55.3 million, pushing MIA up two spots to become the 8th-busiest airport in the nation. The airport remains the second busiest in the U.S. for international travelers and has now surpassed 55 million passengers for two consecutive years.
The elevated economic impact numbers come on the heels of glowing bond rating reports released in May by Fitch Ratings, Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA), and Standard & Poor's Global Ratings (S&P) for MIA's Series 2026A and 2026B aviation revenue refunding bonds.
Fitch's report affirmed its A+ rating and updated its outlook from stable to positive, noting that "MIA is a well-positioned gateway airport that serves a growing Latin American air service market, and it is also an important cargo hub. American Airlines maintains a dominant market share at the airport, but resilient traffic activity demonstrates MIA's strong franchise strength and importance to both American and the national aviation network."
KBRA assigned an AA- rating and maintained a positive outlook for MIA, which it said reflected the airport's "improving financial profile, underpinned by sustained growth in domestic and international passenger traffic as well as cargo activity. MIA continues to outperform many of its large hub peers, particularly in the sunbelt, with passenger levels reaching record levels in the immediate, post-pandemic environment."
S&P graded MIA with an A+ and stable outlook, noting that its rating "reflects our view of MIA's strong performance as a large hub in a growing service area, its outperformance of peers, and its essentiality to American Airlines Inc.'s route network, in our view. In addition, our positive holistic analysis reflects our view of the airport's financial resiliency and stability through multiple economic cycles, and captures MIA's operational strengths serving regional international markets, notably in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Miami International Airport, America's busiest airport for international freight and the second busiest for international passengers, is receiving an unprecedented investment of $14 billion in capital improvements and maintenance upgrades. MIA offers more flights to Latin America and the Caribbean than any other U.S. airport and is also the leading economic engine for Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida, generating business revenue of $212 billion and approximately 60 percent of all international visitors to Florida annually.
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"Congratulations to the entire MIA community for delivering another record setting year that brought substantial benefits to our local economy -- boosting business revenue by $31 billion and creating more than 100,000 additional jobs statewide compared to the previous year. MIA's role as our region's most important economic engine is truly unparalleled, which is why up to $14 billion in modernization and capital improvement projects are underway to support our continued growth."
- Miami Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.
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"Rising passenger and cargo volumes at MIA are directly boosting revenue for our trade and tourism sectors and generating more jobs for our residents, as clearly shown in the airport's latest economic impact study. As Chair of the Airport and Seaport Committee for the Board of County Commissioners, I remain fully committed to advancing legislation that strengthens our County's largest economic engine and expands prosperity for both our residents and community partners."
- Miami-Dade County Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins.
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Original text here: https://news.miami-airport.com/mias-economic-impact-reaches-new-record-of-212-billion/
Hawaii Health Dept.: State Selected For Behavioral Health Clinic Medicaid Demonstration Program
HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 4 -- The Hawaii Department of Health issued the following news release:
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HAWAII SELECTED FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC MEDICAID DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) announced today that Hawaii has been selected by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to participate in the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Medicaid Demonstration Program.
The program, administered through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in partnership with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA),
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HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 4 -- The Hawaii Department of Health issued the following news release:
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HAWAII SELECTED FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC MEDICAID DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) announced today that Hawaii has been selected by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to participate in the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Medicaid Demonstration Program.
The program, administered through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in partnership with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA),supports states in expanding access to comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder treatment and recovery services through sustainable Medicaid funding. Hawaii is one of 10 states newly added to the program.
The initiative is being implemented through a partnership between the Hawaii Department of Health and the Department of Human Services' Med-QUEST Division, which administers the state's Medicaid program.
"We are honored that Hawaii was selected for this demonstration program," said Governor Josh Green. "Our state has invested in innovative approaches to behavioral health, including kauhale communities, behavioral health crisis centers and stronger care coordination. This selection recognizes that work and provides a pathway to bring additional federal support to the people who need these services most."
"Ensuring access to high-quality behavioral health services is a priority for DHS," said Joseph Campos II, director of the Department of Human Services. "Through Med-QUEST's partnership with DOH, the CCBHC model will help us strengthen care coordination, expand critical services and better support individuals and families across Hawaii who are navigating mental health and substance use challenges."
"This is an important step forward in strengthening Hawaii's behavioral health system and expanding access to care for residents across our state," said Dr. Courtenay Matsu, deputy director of the DOH Behavioral Health Administration. "The CCBHC model helps connect individuals and families with coordinated, community-based mental health and substance use services, including crisis care, treatment and long-term recovery support."
As part of the program, Hawaii has been participating in a SAMHSA-funded CCBHC Planning Grant since December 2024, which ends on June 30, 2026. This grant helped the state prepare to apply for participation in the four-year demonstration program. Currently, there are two Adult Mental Health Division-operated clinics on Maui, located in Kahului and Lahaina, that are anticipated to become fully certified by Jan. 1, 2027. Together, these clinics currently serve more than 1,700 Maui residents and will help expand access to coordinated behavioral health services under the CCBHC model.
CCBHCs are required to meet federal standards for timely access and comprehensive behavioral health services. Clinics must provide or coordinate a full range of services, including 24/7 crisis response, outpatient mental health and substance use treatment, care coordination and recovery supports. Clinics also must serve anyone seeking care regardless of ability to pay, age, or place of residence.
Since the launch of the CCBHC model in 2017, the program has expanded nationwide, with more than 500 CCBHCs now operating across 46 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
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Original text here: https://health.hawaii.gov/news/newsroom/hawaii-selected-for-behavioral-health-clinic-medicaid-demonstration-program/
Ga. Secretary of State Raffensperger Announces Primary Risk Limiting Audit Confirms Accurate Vote Count
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 4 -- The Georgia Secretary of State issued the following news:
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Raffensperger Announces Primary Risk Limiting Audit Confirms Accurate Vote Count
Beginning last Thursday, county election officials in all of Georgia's 159 counties hand counted randomly selected ballots as part of the statewide audit of the May 19th General Primary and Nonpartisan General Election. The purpose of the audit was to confirm the accuracy of the results for the Republican US Senate and Democratic Governor's races. This was the first time two races were selected for the statewide Risk Limiting
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ATLANTA, Georgia, June 4 -- The Georgia Secretary of State issued the following news:
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Raffensperger Announces Primary Risk Limiting Audit Confirms Accurate Vote Count
Beginning last Thursday, county election officials in all of Georgia's 159 counties hand counted randomly selected ballots as part of the statewide audit of the May 19th General Primary and Nonpartisan General Election. The purpose of the audit was to confirm the accuracy of the results for the Republican US Senate and Democratic Governor's races. This was the first time two races were selected for the statewide Risk LimitingAudit (RLA).
A risk limit of 5% was set for the risk limiting audit (RLA), a limit that is among the best in the country for jurisdictions that conduct RLAs.
Secretary Raffensperger is pleased to announce that the audit confirmed the outcome of the contests.
Overall, 706 batches were counted. Among the hand-counted results, there was over 99% alignment with the machine count, which is well within the expected margin of error for hand count.
Below is a comparison of the vote totals for each candidate for the batches that were audited: [View table in the link at bottom.]
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger praised county election directors for their work.
"The results of this audit are a testament to the dedication and precision of our local election officials across all of Georgia's 159 counties," Secretary Raffensperger said. "Our election officials have once again provided the public with clear, verifiable confirmation of the election outcomes."
CLICK HERE (https://mcusercontent.com/bb95d9c7cf4b94c9f44421f7c/files/3bfd233a-ba7a-b94e-5f0c-a43dacbf5aae/final_audit_report_May_19_2026_General_Primary_Election_2026_06_02T2128Z.csv) for a report with audit summary data.
CLICK HERE (https://mcusercontent.com/bb95d9c7cf4b94c9f44421f7c/files/161e79a4-c41b-a0b3-f066-21b3f3ceb961/May_19_2026_General_Primary_Election_2026_06_02T2146Z_manifests.zip) for a zip file with all ballot manifests and
CLICK HERE (https://mcusercontent.com/bb95d9c7cf4b94c9f44421f7c/files/212e9ebf-d71c-817d-0a44-051c9e192b2a/May_19_2026_General_Primary_Election_2026_06_02T2148Z_candidate_totals.zip) for a zip file with all machine batch tallies. This includes all batches statewide, including those that were audited. You can confirm that these were the same batch tallies that we started the audit with by performing a SHA256 hash of the file and matching it to the tweet from Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (@GASecofState) from 05/28/2026 at 11:52 AM.
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Original text here: https://sos.ga.gov/news/raffensperger-announces-primary-risk-limiting-audit-confirms-accurate-vote-count
Colo. Secretary of State Jena Griswold Applauds Passage of Election Security Bill
DENVER, Colorado, June 4 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release:
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Secretary of State Jena Griswold Applauds Passage of Election Security Bill
House Bill 26-1113, "Modifications to Elections," which further strengthens Colorado's gold standard election model, has been signed into law.
"It is more important than ever to fortify our elections from Trump's federal interference," said Secretary of State Jena Griswold. "With this new law, we will send out ballots and open drop boxes earlier, strengthen the prohibition of voter interference, and prohibit any candidate
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DENVER, Colorado, June 4 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release:
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Secretary of State Jena Griswold Applauds Passage of Election Security Bill
House Bill 26-1113, "Modifications to Elections," which further strengthens Colorado's gold standard election model, has been signed into law.
"It is more important than ever to fortify our elections from Trump's federal interference," said Secretary of State Jena Griswold. "With this new law, we will send out ballots and open drop boxes earlier, strengthen the prohibition of voter interference, and prohibit any candidateseeking a third term of the Presidency from appearing on Colorado ballot."
Secretary Griswold and the Department of State thank Representatives Willford and Sirota, and Senators Wallace and Weissman for sponsoring House Bill 26-1113 and for their work on it.
The law enhances Colorado's gold standard elections by:
* requiring mail ballots be sent to voters earlier, starting with the November 2026 General Election;
* requiring drop boxes open earlier, beginning with the November 2026 General Election;
* granting the State more flexibility to administer elections in the event of an elections emergency, including an emergency arising from federal government action;
* extending the prohibition radius on interfering with voters or voting to within 100 feet of a drop box or any building with a voting center. Interfering with voters and voting is an election offense with criminal penalties;
* prohibiting any candidate seeking a third term of the Presidency from appearing on Colorado ballots; and
* creating stricter chain of custody requirements for election officials in the event of the execution of a search warrant at an election office, like what transpired in Fulton County, Georgia.
Colorado elections have repeatedly been strengthened and fortified under Secretary Griswold. House Bill 26-1113 follows:
* Colorado Voting Rights Act (SB25-001), which enshrined protections of the National Voting Rights Act into Colorado state law and build upon those protections to ensure access to voting at the state and local levels for every eligible Coloradan.
* Freedom from Intimidation in Elections Act (HB25-1225), which prohibits any individual from intimidating, threatening, or coercing or attempting to intimidate, threaten, or coerce any individual for voting or attempting to vote, or exercising any powers or duties to administer elections.
* Candidate Election Deepfake Disclosures (HB24-1147), which created new regulations and requirements to report the use of Artificial Intelligence and Synthetic Media featuring officeholders or candidates for office.
* False Slates of Electors (HB24-1150), a first-in-the-nation law that criminalized the specific crime of (1) creating a false slate of presidential electors, (2) serving in said slate or (3) conspiring to create or serve in said slate within statute.
* The Colorado Election Security Act (SB22-153), a first-in-the-nation law to protect against insider threats that makes it a felony to tamper with voting equipment and election systems.
* The Election Official Protection Act (HB22-1273), which made it a crime to dox an election official and allows professional election workers to remove their personal information from online records, and prohibited intimidating, threatening or coercing an election official while they are performing official duties or retaliating against them for performing their official duties.
* The Vote Without Fear Act (HB22-1086), which prohibited openly carrying a firearm within 100 feet of drop boxes, voting centers, or where ballot processing is occurring. Note: This was updated to include concealed carry in SB24-131 Prohibiting Carrying Firearms in Sensitive Spaces.
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Original text here: https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/newsRoom/pressReleases/2026/PR20260602ElectionsSecurity.html
AG's Office Releases Identities of the Decedent and Atlantic City Police Officer in Police-Involved Shooting on June 2, 2026
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 4 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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UPDATE: AG's Office Releases Identities of the Decedent and Atlantic City Police Officer in Police-Involved Shooting on June 2, 2026
The Attorney General's Office today identified the decedent and one of the officers in connection with a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The civilian who died during the encounter has been identified as Donald Gardner (also known as Donald Capriotti), 52, of Atlantic
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TRENTON, New Jersey, June 4 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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UPDATE: AG's Office Releases Identities of the Decedent and Atlantic City Police Officer in Police-Involved Shooting on June 2, 2026
The Attorney General's Office today identified the decedent and one of the officers in connection with a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The civilian who died during the encounter has been identified as Donald Gardner (also known as Donald Capriotti), 52, of AtlanticCity. The officer who fired shots has been identified as Officer Robert Reynolds of the Atlantic City Police Department.
According to the preliminary investigation, the encounter occurred at approximately 2:55 p.m. at a residence in the 100 block of North Florida Avenue in Atlantic City. Two officers were struck by gunfire, and Mr. Gardner was fatally shot by Officer Reynolds, who was not injured. The officers were transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting is ongoing, and no further information is being released at this time.
A 2019 law, N.J.S.A. 52:17B-107(a)(2), requires the Attorney General's Office to conduct investigations of a person's death that occurs during an encounter with a law enforcement officer acting in the officer's official capacity or while the decedent is in custody. It requires that all such investigations be presented to a grand jury to determine if the evidence supports the return of an indictment against the officer or officers involved.
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Original text here: https://www.njoag.gov/update-ags-office-releases-identities-of-the-decedent-and-atlantic-city-police-officer-in-police-involved-shooting-on-june-2-2026/
