Phil Murphy Brought Hollywood to New Jersey, Now Mikie Sherrill is Suing Movie Companies
Trenton, NJ – For nearly eight years, New Jersey has aggressively marketed itself as Hollywood East. Under Gov. Phil Murphy, the state revived its film tax credit program, recruited some of the…
NJ Drivers Pay 6.625% Sales Tax on Cars, While Millionaire Private Aircraft Sales Escape Tax Entirely
NJ Taxes Your Used Honda but Lets Many Private Jet Buyers Skip Sales Tax TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey residents buying a used car from a neighbor can face thousands of dollars…
Ex-NJDEP Chief Behind Toms River Ciba Superfund Park Deal Joins Major Environmental Law Firm
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Former New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette, whose administration finalized the disputed settlement allowing commercial development at the former Ciba-Geigy Superfund site in Toms River,…
Toms River, Mayor Rodrick Welcomes New Shawarma Restaurant on Fischer Boulevard
Toms River, NJ – Toms River officials joined business owners this week to celebrate the opening of one of the township’s newest restaurants, bringing Middle Eastern cuisine to a busy stretch of…
Walmart Facing Hiring Discrimination Class Action Lawsuit in New Jersey
NEWARK, N.J. — A federal judge has ruled that a class action discrimination lawsuit against Walmart can continue moving forward with new lead plaintiffs representing the proposed nationwide case. The lawsuit accuses…
New Jersey Independent Contractors About to Get Pinched Out Under New Employment Law
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia is warning that aggressive enforcement of independent contractor classification rules could unintentionally harm legitimate freelancers, small businesses, and flexible work arrangements throughout the state.…
New Jersey Could Require Businesses to Warn Customers About Facial Recognition Scanning Tech
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers are advancing legislation that would require businesses to notify customers when facial recognition or other biometric surveillance technology is being used inside stores, entertainment venues, and…
New Jersey Targets Early Utility Autopay Withdrawals Before Official Due Dates After Consumer Complaints
TRENTON, N.J. — Did you ever get automatically charged by a service for a bill before it was due? Well, New Jersey lawmakers want to put and end to that practice. New…
New Jersey MVC Recalls ‘FDT-8647’ License Plate After Anti-Trump Message Draws Complaints
Hopewell, NJ — New Jersey motor vehicle officials have recalled a personalized license plate reading “FDT-8647” after the anti-Trump message circulated widely online and triggered complaints about political rhetoric targeting President Donald…
New Jersey Bills Target Rising Pet Food Costs With Tax Breaks and $400K Assistance Program
TRENTON, N.J. — Two New Jersey lawmakers are backing proposals aimed at easing the growing financial strain of pet ownership, including a statewide tax exemption on pet food and a $400,000 taxpayer-funded…
New Jersey Lawmaker Who Sued State and Won $1 Million, Now Wants to “Tax the Rich”
NJ Lawmaker Katie Brennan Pushes ‘Millionaires Tax’ Plan After $1M Settlement Case Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmaker Katie Brennan is advancing a pair of tax proposals targeting the state’s highest earners…
New Jersey Diners Are In Decline, But State Lawmakers Say There’s A Plan To Save Them
Trenton, NJ — A new bill backed by South Jersey lawmakers would slash taxes for long-standing diners and restaurants, offering financial relief to businesses that have operated for at least 25 years…
Who is to blame for Spirit Airlines demise: Warren, Buttigieg Emerge as Key Suspects, Not Trump
NEWARK, NJ — Democrats are taking to social media today blaming President Trump for the Spirit Airlines closure, but a deep dive into the topic shows that it was Democrats during the…
Spirit Airlines Cancels All Flights, Shuts Down Operations Immediately, Stranding Travelers Nationwide
Miramar, FL — Travelers across the United States woke up Saturday to grounded plans as Spirit Airlines abruptly canceled all flights and began shutting down operations immediately, leaving thousands unable to travel…
Adventure Crossing Bubble About to Burst: Facing Foreclosure, Lawsuits, $37M Debt, $962K Tax Bill in Jackson Township
Jackson, NJ — Mounting debt, a foreclosure lawsuit, and nearly $1 million in unpaid taxes are pushing Jackson’s long-promised Adventure Crossing project deeper into financial distress, raising new doubts about whether the…
Wisconsin Brewery Will Offer Free Beer When Trump is Assassinated, Calls for Action Minutes After Failed Attempt
Minocqua, WI — A Wisconsin brewery is facing backlash after posting a message referencing political violence just hours after a gunman fired shots outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner attended by President…
New Jersey Gas Prices About to Jump 15 Cents This Spring and it Has Nothing to Do with Trump
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey drivers are set to pay about 15 cents more per gallon starting in June as a required switch to summer-grade gasoline takes effect statewide. The price increase…
Nordstrom to Close Christiana Mall Store in Newark April 30, Leaving 300 Jobs Uncertain
Newark, DE — Nordstrom will shut down its only full-line Delaware store at Christiana Mall on April 30, cutting roughly 300 jobs and leaving a major retail vacancy at one of the…
Newark Airport Baggage Scales Misread Weights 27% of the Time, Raising Overcharge Concerns in New Jersey
Newark, NJ — Travelers passing through Newark Liberty International Airport may have paid inflated baggage fees after state data analyzed by NJ Spotlight News and NYCity News Service found that 27% of…
New Jersey and New York Lawmakers Team Up to Fight E-ZPass and its Heavy Handed Fees and Tactics
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Assemblyman Paul Kanitra is pushing a bipartisan plan to overhaul the EZ Pass system, targeting what he calls “excessive” fines and poor customer service while proposing a…
Reese’s real chocolate return by 2027 sparks strong reaction from New Jersey fans
Trenton, NJ – Hershey’s plan to restore real chocolate in all Reese’s products by 2027 is drawing strong reactions from New Jersey fans, where the candy remains one of the state’s top…
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