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Holtec pitches nuclear-solar power vision for NJ as lawmakers weigh energy future Point Pleasant, NJ — In a high-stakes appearance before New Jersey’s top energy lawmakers last Thursday, Holtec International …

NEW YORK, NY – A significant increase in anti-Semitic attacks has been reported in New York City, triggered by recent events in the Middle East. The New York Police Department’s …

TRENTON, NJ – Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco expressed disappointment over the failure of the StayNJ Task Force to address critical funding issues for the property tax relief program. …

Trenton, NJ – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature mandates telecommunications companies to provide prorated refunds for service outages exceeding 72 hours. Sponsored by Assemblyman Wayne P. …

OCEAN CITY, NJ – After a wild weekend at the Jersey Shore, one local mayor affected by the mayhem has had enough. Ocean City Mayor Jay Jillian is dealing with …

TRENTON, NJ—A new bill in New Jersey would criminalize deceptive speech on campaign mailers and commercials, making essentially every person running for office a criminal. A new legislative measure, Senate …

TRENTON, NJ—New Jersey lawmakers have proposed funding to combat the rising threat of “deep fakes” with the introduction of Senate Bill No. 2545 by Senator Paul D. Moriarty, representing District …

HARVEY CEDARS, NJ—On Thursday at 10 a.m., Harvey Cedars will launch a public safety campaign to reduce pedestrian accidents. The news conference, which will be held outside Birdy’s Café on …

BOSTON, MA — Massachusetts is exploring the adoption of an Ebony Alert system similar to California’s, specifically aimed at aiding the search for missing black individuals. The initiative in California, …

TRENTON, NJ – New legislation, known as the “Healthy and Affordable Construction for Tomorrow Act,” has been introduced to amend the State Uniform Construction Code to curb the combustion of …

New Jersey Senate Bill Seeks to Eliminate Offshore Wind Project Costs for Ratepayers TRENTON, NJ — Introduced by Senator Holly T. Schepisi of District 39, Senate Bill No. 3078 proposes …

New Legislation Eases Requirements for Type S School Bus Drivers in New Jersey TRENTON, NJ — The Assembly Education Committee recently advanced Assembly Bill No. 2180, incorporating committee amendments that …

JERSEY CITY, NJ – The “Great Jersey City Cleanup” is set for Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. across all six wards. Mayor Steven M. Fulop, alongside …

BALTIMORE, MD – The U.S. Coast Guard, in cooperation with federal, state, and local agencies, has announced the establishment of a ‘Safety and Security Zone’ around the Cove Point Liquefied …

JACKSON, NJ – The Ocean County Vocational Technical School is seeking to hire a new principal at their Jackson campus. Ocean County Vocational Technical School in Jackson Township, NJ, is …

BALTIMORE, MD – Carjacking in the city of Baltimore is on the rise and terrorizes the population. Carjackers have been targeting people from all races, genders, and financial situations. It …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The state of New Jersey is moving forward with their plan to turn 1,050 acres of the toxic Ciba-Geigy Superfund site responsible for a reported cancer …

BALTIMORE, MD — In response to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, federal and local law enforcement agencies are reminding drone operators of the strict ‘No Drone Zone’ in effect …

TRENTON, NJ – Allison Chris Meyers, the first trans cabinet member under the administration of Governor Phil Murphy, announced in response to Transgender Day of Visibility, which fell on Easter …

New Jersey Bill Mandates Ethics Training for Local Government Officers TRENTON, NJ — Assemblywoman Michele Matsikoudis of District 21 has pre-filed Assembly Bill No. 325 for the 221st Legislative session, …

New Jersey Governor Requests Advance Notice from Charter Bus Companies on Migrant Transports TRENTON, NJ— New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has asked bus companies transporting illegal migrants into the Garden …

U.S. President Joe Biden said during a speech that he was waiting for Vice President Kamala Harris to show up for the event, yet she stood beside him for the …

BRICK, NJ — Mayor Lisa Crate and Councilman Perry Albanese recently welcomed Super Pollo II, a Peruvian restaurant, into the Buy In Brick Property Tax Rewards Card Program. Located at …

NEWARK, NJ — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy today called upon Israel to cease military operations against Hamas in light of an October terrorist attack by the terrorist organization that …

New Jersey Residents Favor Natural Gas for Energy, Survey Finds Springfield, NJ – With New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy pushing to replace gas-powered cars, appliances, and equipment with electrical power, …