Update New Jersey Braces for New Wave of Escalation as Delaney Hall Call to Action Funded by Billion-Dollar National Organizations
NEWARK, N.J. — Law enforcement agencies are on high alert following a wave of cryptic, coordinated messages urging protesters to converge on Delaney Hall, the Newark ICE detention facility at the center…
New Jersey Proposes Sweeping Affordable Housing Reforms, Abolishment of COAH
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers have introduced a groundbreaking bill that aims to overhaul the state’s approach to affordable housing. The proposed legislation seeks to abolish the Council on Affordable Housing…
New Jersey Commuters Off the Rails on 15% Transit Rate Hike
Newark, NJ – NJ Transit has announced a proposal for a 15% systemwide fare adjustment, slated to take effect from July 1, 2024. This decision marks the first fare increase since 2015…
Board Pulls Vote to Hire Connected Comish for Six Figure Job at Patronage Sinkhole MUA
JACKSON, NJ – The move to appoint Jackson MUA commissioner William Allman to the position of executive director and a $162,000 annyal salary did not go as planned Thursday night. The Jackson…
New Jersey Senate Committee Advances Bill to Expand Homebuyer Assistance Program
In Trenton, the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee has taken a significant step forward in expanding housing affordability and accessibility in New Jersey. The committee advanced a bill, spearheaded by Senate…
Bill for NJ Transit Rider Advocacy Commission Advances
The New Jersey Senate Transportation Committee has taken a significant step towards improving the experience of NJ Transit riders. A bill sponsored by Senator Raj Mukherji, S-1190, which proposes the creation of…
New Jersey Law Will Make It Illegal to Discriminate Against Fat and Short People
The Senate Labor Committee in New Jersey has taken a significant step in the advancement of civil rights law with the passage of a bill sponsored by Senator Andrew Zwicker. This legislation,…
New Jersey Legislation Aims to Expand Affordable Housing Voucher Use for Homeownership
The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee in New Jersey has made a pivotal move by advancing legislation that significantly broadens the scope of affordable housing voucher usage. This initiative, led by…
Indiana Firearms Dealer Halts Sale of Standard Magazines to New Jersey
Element Armament, LLC, an Indiana-based firearms dealer, has agreed to cease the sale of standard capacity magazines (LCMs) to New Jersey residents, following an investigation by the New Jersey Division of Consumer…
DePhillips Criticizes Proposed NJ Transit Fare Hike as Counterproductive
Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips has voiced strong opposition to NJ Transit’s proposed 15% fare increase, arguing that it effectively negates Governor Phil Murphy’s no-fare-hike achievement. DePhillips, a Republican member of the Assembly Transportation…
New Jersey Senate Moves Forward with Disability Employment Program Bill
A significant legislative development occurred in Trenton, where the Senate Labor Committee approved a bill aimed at enhancing employment opportunities for people with disabilities. The legislation, spearheaded by Senators Linda Greenstein and…
Wind Energy Consortium Applauds Murphy’s Plan to Move Forward on Offshore Energy Agenda
New Jersey Accelerates Clean Energy Transition with New Offshore Wind Projects TRENTON – The New Jersey Wind Works Coalition has praised Governor Murphy’s administration and the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) for…
Murphy Among Sanctuary State Governors Calling on Federal Aid in Growing Migrant Crisis
Governors Call for Federal Action on Immigration, Urging Support for Biden’s Funding Request In a united effort, Governor Kathy Hochul of New York, along with governors from eight other states, has appealed…
New Jersey Governor Wants to Use Abandoned Psychiatric Hospital to Process Illegal Migrants
Hunterdon County officials have disclosed that the New Jersey state government is evaluating the use of the defunct Hagedorn Psychiatric Hospital as a processing center for migrants. The facility, which ceased operations…
Congressman Gottheimer Challenges Funding for Crisis Pregnancy Centers Amid Ideological Debate
New Jersey Congressman Josh Gottheimer has taken a firm stance against federal funding for Crisis Pregnancy Centers (CPCs), asserting that these centers mislead pregnant women seeking medical assistance. His comments came as…
New Jersey Historic Trust Launches $10M Grant Program for Historic Preservation
TRENTON – The New Jersey Historic Trust (the Trust) has opened the application period for the Preserve New Jersey Historic Preservation Fund grants. Eligible non-profit organizations, as well as county, municipal, and…
Nikki Haley Doesn’t Want Chris Christie’s Endorsement
Haley Declines Christie’s Endorsement in GOP Presidential Race In a recent interview on NewsNation’s “On Balance with Leland Vittert,” Republican presidential primary candidate Nikki Haley firmly stated her disinterest in receiving an…
Alexandria Police Respond to Reports of Shots Fired; Find Juveniles with Pellet/Air Guns
The Alexandria Police Department in Virginia swiftly responded to calls of shots being fired in the 4100 block of Uline Avenue. The incident, which occurred recently, prompted an immediate investigation by the…
New Jersey Shore Towns Get Boost as Governor Signs Vacant Property Bill Into Law
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Sean Kean’s legislative effort to revitalize vacant properties in Jersey Shore towns received a significant advancement with the signing of his bill into law on Tuesday. The new…
New Jersey Plastic Bag Ban Backfires According to New Study
Anyone who actually shops for themselves saw the writing on the wall when New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a plastic bag ban into law. Suddenly, shoppers were forced to use non-woven…
COVID-19 Mask Mandate Re-Instated in New Jersey Park
A mask mandate has been reinstated at Sandy Hook National Park due to a recent increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations in the area. Visitors are now required to wear masks inside buildings at…