New Jersey Wants to Penalize Employers for Hiring Part-Time Workers Enrolled in Medicaid
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers are advancing legislation that would require large employers to pay annual fees when employees or their dependents receive health coverage through Medicaid rather than employer-sponsored insurance,…
Mexican Woman Deported After Allegedly Trying to Transfer Newborn to Another Individual to Repay Smuggling Debt
Federal authorities say a Mexican national who illegally entered the United States multiple times was deported after allegedly attempting to give her newborn baby to another woman as payment for a debt…
AG Releases Video of Deadly New Jersey High-Speed Police Chase Crash That Killed Teen
Newly released video and police radio transmissions show the moments leading up to a fatal crash in Ewing that claimed the life of a juvenile passenger after a stolen vehicle fled from…
Tour of New Jersey State Run Prison Reveals Conditions Worse Than Delaney Hall, Assemblyman Says
Assemblyman Greg Myhre said a bipartisan delegation toured New Jersey State Prison in Trenton, where inmates raised concerns about food, air quality, and living conditions inside one of the nation’s oldest operating…
New Jersey Democrat Operative Charged for Assault on Law Enforcement Officer on Election Day
A current legislative aide to Assemblyman Ed Rodriguez and former chief of staff to multiple New Jersey political figures was arrested on Election Day in Elizabeth and charged with aggravated assault on…
Why New Jersey — and America — Celebrate Juneteenth, a Holiday That Began in Texas
Juneteenth started as a local Texas celebration marking the end of slavery, but over 160 years later it has become a national holiday observed across the country, including throughout New Jersey. When…
Newark Developer Menashe Davidovitz Charged for Bribing City Officials and Sale of Fake Homeland Security ID Cards
Federal prosecutors say a New York real estate developer bribed Newark officials to obtain permits and certificates while also profiting from the sale of unauthorized identification cards bearing Department of Homeland Security…
Former Newark Deputy Mayor Sentenced to Federal Prison in Bribery and Kickback Scheme
A former Newark deputy mayor who admitted accepting cash, jewelry, and other benefits in exchange for helping developers secure city-owned properties has been sentenced to more than a year in federal prison.…
New Jersey Media Company Wins Legal Battle to Save YouTube Embeds from Copyright Trolls
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — What started as a routine copyright demand against a small New Jersey news outlet evolved into a high-stakes legal fight over one of the most fundamental tools in…
Newark Pulls Proposal to Give Outgoing City Council Member Lifetime Health Benefits, Triggering State Review
Newark pulled a controversial proposal to grant lifetime taxpayer-funded health benefits to a departing councilman after Republican lawmakers called for a state investigation. A proposal that would have granted lifetime taxpayer-funded health…
Mikie Sherrill Tackles “Junk Fees” While Ignoring the Biggest One: Your Monthly Electric Bill
Governor Mikie Sherrill says she wants to crack down on hidden fees that make life more expensive for New Jersey families. Critics say she doesn’t have to look very far to find…
New Jersey’s Longest Day Is Almost Here — Don’t Let It Go To Waste
The summer solstice arrives this week, bringing New Jersey’s longest day of the year and more than 15 hours of daylight before sunsets begin getting earlier again. TOMS RIVER — New Jersey…
Hochul, Sherrill, and Mamdani Claim They Are The ‘Dream Team’ at World Cup Opener
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani appeared together at MetLife Stadium as the FIFA World Cup kicked off in New Jersey,…
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…
Jersey City Touted as Safest City, but Report Shows Ex-Mayor Underreported Crime
Mayor James Solomon says an internal audit uncovered thousands of criminal incidents that were never properly entered into state crime databases, raising questions about crime statistics reported during the Fulop administration. JERSEY…
New Jersey Issues World Cup Travel Warning: Only Use State Endorsed Transportation
State officials say fans who fail to secure approved travel plans in advance risk getting stuck in gridlock around MetLife Stadium. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New Jersey officials are warning soccer fans…
Mikie Sherrill Slammed by DHS Secretary Over Misleading Delaney Hall Claims
A public dispute erupted after Gov. Mikie Sherrill criticized restrictions placed on her tour of Delaney Hall, prompting a sharp response from Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. NEWARK — A growing battle…
FBI Wins FOIA Lawsuit Over Records on Social Media Contacts During 2020 Election, Hunter Biden Laptop
A federal judge has ruled that the FBI properly withheld portions of records sought by a conservative legal organization investigating the bureau’s communications with social media companies during the 2020 election. A…
New Jersey Migrant Exec Could Lose Citizenship After DOJ Files Denaturalization Claims Against 17
A New Jersey staffing company executive is among 17 naturalized U.S. citizens targeted in a sweeping Justice Department crackdown on individuals accused of obtaining citizenship through fraud, concealment, or criminal conduct. The…
Why Mikie Sherrill’s World Cup Tax Plan Was Doomed From the Start
New Jersey spent nearly a decade preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. State leaders, including former New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy promised residents that hosting the world’s largest sporting event would…
Heightened Security Planned at Madison Square Garden as Trump Expected at NBA Finals Game 3
Madison Square Garden and the U.S. Secret Service have announced enhanced screening measures ahead of Game 3 of the NBA Finals, where President Donald Trump is expected to attend. NEW YORK —…