New Jersey Bill Would Make it a Crime to Protest at Abortion Clinics, Block Entry
A controversial New Jersey bill creating new criminal penalties for interference with reproductive health care services cleared another legislative hurdle after split committee votes in the Assembly. TRENTON, N.J. — In New…
Two New Jersey GOP Lawmakers Vote Yes to Phil Murphy Gas Tax Increase, EV Tax
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ—Two New Jersey lawmakers, Alex Sauickie and Robert Clifton, voted yes to help Democrats in Trenton approve a massive overhaul of the state’s gasoline tax system. The overhaul includes increased…
New Jersey’s Transportation Infrastructure Gets a Multi-Billion Dollar Boost, Extension by Governor
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has signed a bill reauthorizing the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) for another five years, promising billions in funding for statewide transportation improvements. The renewed…
Eastern Orthodox Churches Stand with Jewish School at Supreme Court of New Jersey
WASHINGTON, NJ – A coalition of Eastern Orthodox churches supported an Orthodox Jewish school’s right to choose its religious leaders at the Supreme Court of New Jersey today. In the case of…
New Jersey Lawmakers Seek to Increase Fines of Smoking Weed at the Beach
New Jersey Law would Increase Penalties for Smoking Cannabis on Public Beaches TRENTON, NJ — In a update to the New Jersey Smoke Free Air Act, Senators Shirley K. Turner and Anthony…
As Summer Nears, Free Beach Access for Veterans Bill Stalls in New Jersey Senate
TRENTON, NJ — Senator Robert W. Singer has sponsored a bill that seeks to ensure veterans receive free access to New Jersey’s shore municipalities’ beaches and recreational facilities. That bill has stalled…
New Law Seeks to Keep New Jersey Beaches Open During Government Shut Downs
TRENTON, NJ — New Jerseyans vividly remember the day former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and his family went to Island Beach State Park even though the park was closed to the…
New Jersey Proposes Ban on Cosmetic Alterations to Dogs
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Assemblyman Sterley S. Stanley has introduced legislation aimed at prohibiting the cosmetic cropping of dogs’ ears and tail docking within the state. The bill, targeting these specific…
New Jersey Enacts Landmark Affordable Housing Laws to Transform State’s Housing Inventory
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has signed a comprehensive set of bills aimed at revolutionizing affordable housing in New Jersey. This legislative package promises a more equitable, efficient, and cost-effective approach…
Federal Judge Strikes Down New Jersey’s Attempt to Disarm Retired Cops
Federal Court Rules in Favor of Retired Officers in New Jersey Gun Law Case TRENTON, NJ—A significant legal decision emerged as the U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals sided with police unions…
New Jersey Leaders Pull Bill That Could Have Gutted Public Access to Government Records
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey’s legislative leaders have decided to pause a rapidly advancing bill aimed at reforming the state’s open records law. The decision came after receiving considerable backlash from civil…
New York Law Makers Move to Decriminalize Adultery
ALBANY, NY — In a significant legislative shift, the state of New York is poised to decriminalize adultery, overturning a law that has branded the act a crime for over a century.…
Dead Body in New York Reservoir Prompts Drinking Water Warning, School Closure
Boil Water Advisory Issued in Rochester Following Discovery of Body in Reservoir Last Week ROCHESTER, NY — A grim discovery was made Tuesday morning at a reservoir in western New York, leading…
Bill Introduced to Try to Fix Murphy’s Flawed S2 School Funding
TRENTON, NJ – In an effort to counteract potential reductions in state aid for school districts, Senator Singleton has introduced a bill aimed at ensuring more equitable funding across New Jersey’s educational…
Hands Off Our Honey Bees: New Jersey Lawmakers Push to Repeal State Hive Limits
Bill Aims to Limit Department of Agriculture’s Oversight on Honeybee Hive Placement Assemblymen Kevin J. Rooney and Parker Space have introduced a new bill that seeks to restrict the authority of the…
Jordan Neely protesters block NYC subway tracks, causing delays
NEW YORK, NY – Police in New York are hoping to identify six additional suspects wanted for stopping NYC subway service on Saturday during a protest for Jordan Neely. Thirteen protesters have…