Canadian Wildfire Triggers Code Red Air Quality Alert in New Jersey: Officials Warn Everyone Is at Risk
Trenton, NJ – Smoke from hundreds of active wildfires burning across Canada continues to blanket New Jersey in unhealthy air, prompting the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) to declare an…
Study Reveals New Jersey’s Top Ten Vices
TRENTON, N.J. — A new study analyzing online search trends has revealed that alcohol is the most common vice New Jersey residents are determined to quit in 2025. The research, conducted by…
No Happy Ending for New Jersey Massage Parlor Running Prostitution Business
DENVILLE, N.J. – Authorities have arrested the owner of a massage business on Route 10 and another individual in connection with an alleged prostitution operation, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office announced Monday.…
New Jersey Rite Aid Pharmacists Can Now Prescribe Hormonal Contraceptives
TRENTON, N.J. — Rite Aid pharmacists in New Jersey now have the authority to prescribe hormonal contraceptives, expanding access to reproductive healthcare in line with state regulations, the company announced. Customers can…
Bill Spadea vows to make ivermectin available over the counter in New Jersey on ‘Day One’
TRENTON, N.J. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea has pledged to make ivermectin available over the counter in New Jersey if elected, aligning himself with similar efforts in other states. Spadea made…
Soak Baby, Soak: Trump Vows to Lift Water Pressure Restrictions
Washington, D.C. – President Donald Trump has once again targeted what he describes as “ridiculous shower restrictions,” pledging to revert to policies from his first term. Trump isn’t just turning on the…
Pentagon moves to reinstate troops discharged over COVID-19 vaccine refusal
WASHINGTON — The Department of Defense is preparing to reinstate thousands of service members who were discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine, following an executive order signed by former President Donald Trump.…
Trump signs executive orders ending school vaccine mandates, AP not invited
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump signed two executive orders Friday, eliminating COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools and establishing the Energy Dominance Council. The first order removes any federal requirements for COVID-19…
Fourth case of clade I mpox detected in U.S., health officials say
ATLANTA — The United States has confirmed a fourth case of clade I mpox, with the New York State Department of Health reporting the latest infection in February, health officials announced. The…
Phil Murphy Creates New Jersey Council for AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 381 on Monday, creating an Advisory Council on HIV, STIs, and Viral Hepatitis to strengthen New Jersey’s public health initiatives. The council,…
NIH gave UNC-Chapel Hill $7.8 million grant to reseaerch flavored tobacco impact on lesbian and gay population
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has received a $7,775,780 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study the impact of tobacco regulations and…
New Jersey vows to defy Trump order restricting gender-affirming care for children
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin joined 14 other attorneys general in opposing an executive order issued by former President Donald Trump, which seeks to eliminate federal support…
New York and Pennsylvania Hospitals Backing Down from Gender Reasignment Treatments and Surgeries
WASHINGTON — Several major hospitals across the United States are scaling back or eliminating transgender-related medical care for minors following an executive action signed last week by President Donald J. Trump. Medical…
Lawmaker Calls for Welfare Check on Woman Allegedly Living in Phil Murphy’s Garage Apartment
TRENTON, N.J. — Assemblyman Erik Peterson is criticizing Gov. Phil Murphy for admitting that he is sheltering an undocumented immigrant, accusing him of defying federal law and using the situation for political…
New Jersey bill seeks to mandate endometriosis screening for all “pregrant persons”
TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill requires hospitals, birthing centers, and healthcare providers across New Jersey to screen patients for endometriosis if they have been diagnosed with preeclampsia and later show symptoms…
Study Suggests New Jersey’s Plastic Straw Ban Could Have Long Term Health Consequences
TRENTON, NJ – A recent investigation into the environmental and health impacts of drinking straws has turned the conversation on its head, challenging the notion that paper straws are a more benign…
New Jersey Seeks to Advance Childhood to 26 for Long Term Care Patients
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee has advanced a bill that would expand the age limit for residents of pediatric long-term care facilities. Under Assembly…
U.S. reinstates Hyde Amendment, Cuts Federal Funding for Non-Emergency Elective Abortions, How Does it Affect New Jersey?
TRENTON, NJ . — In a new executive order issued Monday, the president reinstated longstanding federal restrictions on taxpayer funding for elective abortions, reaffirming the principles of the Hyde Amendment. The order…
New Jersey Moves to “Trump Proof” Clean Water Supply
New Jersey Leads Legal Efforts to Defend Federal Clean Air and Water Protections TRENTON, NJ — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Friday that New Jersey is taking legal action to defend…
New Jersey Introduces Bill to Support Non-Medically Trained Pregnancy Counselors
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at expanding public knowledge about doula services and their role in supporting maternal health. Senate Bill No. 3091, sponsored by Senator M.…
New Jersey to Build Massive Stockpile of Abortion Pills Ahead of Trump Presidency
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced plans to stockpile abortion pills as part of a broader effort to safeguard reproductive rights amid growing concerns over federal abortion restrictions when…
