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,…
Ocean County Man with ICE Detainer Accused of Strangling Domestic Violence Victim, Facing Child Abuse Charges
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — A man booked into the Ocean County Jail on Saturday now faces multiple serious charges, including aggravated assault by strangulation and child abuse, according to jail records. Carlos…
Illegal Aliens Voted in New Jersey Elections as FBI Announces Formal Charges
Newark, NJ — Four noncitizens face federal charges after allegedly casting ballots in multiple U.S. election cycles and then making false statements during the citizenship process, according to announcements Friday from 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…
World Cup Games to Make Most of North Jersey a Traffic Nightmare According to New NJTPA Heat Map
Newark, NJ — New Jersey transportation officials are effectively telling millions of residents to stay off the roads — and, in many cases, work from home — during the 2026 FIFA World…
Toms River Teacher Juggles Motherhood, Classroom, and Volunteer Firefighting Role
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Answering emergency calls while raising two young children and teaching advanced math, Erin Seneca has built a life around service in multiple forms. The Toms River resident joined…
NJ GOP Senators Urge Sherrill to Restore School Aid Before Budget Deadline, Warn of Cuts and Tax Hikes
Trenton, NJ — Two Republican state senators are pressing Gov. Mikie Sherrill to reverse proposed limits on school funding, warning that districts across New Jersey are already cutting programs and raising property…
New Jersey Asphalt Contractor Sues State Over DEI Hiring Quotas and Union Mandates, Warns of Higher Project Costs
Wall, NJ — A New Jersey construction company that builds highways and public infrastructure is suing state agencies, arguing that hiring quotas and union requirements tied to public contracts are driving up…
New Jersey Taxpayer Funded Advocacy Groups Under Fire: Accused of Helping Undocumented Migrants Evade ICE, Deportation
Newark, NJ — A New Jersey-based advocacy group is under renewed scrutiny after promoting guidance that helps immigrants understand their legal rights during federal enforcement actions, as tensions rise over immigration policy…
DOJ Sues New Jersey Over In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students, Seeks to Block Benefits
Trenton, NJ — A new federal lawsuit filed Thursday targets New Jersey’s policy allowing undocumented students to pay in-state college tuition, with the U.S. Department of Justice arguing the law unlawfully disadvantages…
Gov. Mikie Sherrill Says Redistricting New Jersey is On the Table to Eliminate Republican Seats in Congress
Trenton, NJ — The balance of political power in New Jersey’s congressional delegation could face renewed pressure as Governor Mikie Sherrill says she is willing to consider redistricting, while questions circulate about…
AOC Suggests U.S. ‘May Have Already Had a Gay President’ During Interview Exchange
Washington, D.C. — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez sparked conversation this week after suggesting the United States may have already had a gay president, despite no commander-in-chief ever publicly identifying as such. The New…
After ‘No Kings’ Rhetoric, NJ Gov. Sherrill Meets and Praises British Royalty
Washington, D.C. — After months of invoking America’s rejection of monarchy on the campaign trail, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill met this week with the King and Queen of England during a…
Trump Just Stopped That Annoying Start-Stop Car Feature: Nobody Wanted It
Washington, D.C. — The feature that kills your engine at every red light just got dragged into federal policy, after President Donald Trump moved to roll back regulations tied to auto efficiency—taking…
Judge Denies Newark Museum Worker’s Request for Free Lawyer in Discrimination Lawsuit
Newark, NJ — A former Newark Museum of Art employee alleging retaliation and workplace bias will have to pursue his federal lawsuit without court-appointed counsel after a judge denied his request for…
Hochul Slams New Jersey’s $150 World Cup Ticket Scheme As Crazy
New York, NY — A growing feud over who owns and pays for moving World Cup crowds from New York City to MetLife Stadium is spilling into public view after New York…
International Fugitive Arrested in Lakewood: Man Accused of Crimes Against Children in Israel Nabbed by U.S. Marshals
Newark, NJ – A 43-year-old Lakewood resident accused of sex crimes against children in Israel is now in federal custody after U.S. authorities arrested him in New Jersey earlier this month as…
New Jersey Says USDA Audit of SNAP Benefits Fraud “Illegal and Deeply Immoral” as Rampant Abuse Uncovered
Trenton, NJ – A legal fight over food assistance data is unfolding between New Jersey and the federal government, with more than 800,000 SNAP recipients at the center of the dispute. State…
Senior Advisor to Dr. Anthony Fauci Indicted in Alleged Federal COVID-19 Pandemic Coverup
Greenbelt, MD – A former senior adviser at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is now facing federal charges after prosecutors say he concealed government records tied to COVID-19 research…
New York is the World Cup: Hochul Declares Sole Ownership Amid Soccer Turf War With New Jersey Governor
Hochul’s “New York Is the World Cup” Remark Fuels Tension as New Jersey Shoulders Hosting Burden EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – After New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherill launched a verbal volley across the…
Sherrill Unveils Aggressive Housing Plan, Faces Questions on Cabinet Diversity and Development Strategy
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday rolled out what she called one of the most aggressive housing strategies in the nation, signing an executive order aimed at boosting…