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…
Youth Suicide Up 62% Since 2007, Now New Jersey Wants to Know Why
TRENTON, NJ – In response to a disturbing 62% increase in youth suicide rates from 2007 to 2021, New Jersey has introduced a legislative measure aimed at understanding and mitigating the causes…
New Jersey Governor Flagged For Misinformation on Trump Position
Governor Phil Murphy Misrepresents Trump’s Stance on Abortion TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy recently accused former President Donald Trump of planning to enact a nationwide abortion ban, despite Trump’s consistent stance…
Toms River Offers Yoga on the Beach This Summer
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Township is excited to announce a series of summer yoga sessions, “Yoga on the Beach,” presented by Toms River Recreation and taught by instructors from Pure…
Governor Murphy Praises Supreme Court’s Decision on Abortion Pill Access
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has expressed his approval following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in the cases of FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine & Danco Laboratories v. Alliance for…
Acting New Jersey Governor Applauds Supreme Court Decision on Morning After Pill
TRENTON, NJ – In a response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling in FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine & Danco Laboratories v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, New Jersey’s acting Governor,…
Maryland AG Celebrates Supreme Court Decision Upholding Access to Abortion Medication
BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today commended the U.S. Supreme Court for its unanimous decision to maintain broad access to the abortion pill, Mifepristone. The ruling rejected a…
Fire Safety Tips for Home Oxygen Use During Summer Months
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention has issued important safety guidelines for the use of medical oxygen at home, especially as the summer season brings potential air…
Ocean Water Temps at the Jersey Shore Remain Cold, But That Should Change Soon
Chilly Waters: Why New Jersey’s Ocean Temperatures Are Cool in June SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ — As New Jersey beachgoers dip their toes into the ocean this June, they might find the water…
Today is License-Free Fishing Day in Maryland
MARYLAND – The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces that tomorrow, June 1, marks the first license-free fishing day of the year. This day allows residents and visitors to enjoy recreational fishing…
E-Bike Safety Campaign Launched Ahead of Jersey Shore Summer Season
HOWELL, NJ—With the summer tourism season kicking off at the Jersey Shore and Memorial Day weekend around the corner, local authorities are focusing on a new safety initiative. The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s…
Nursing Mothers Could Soon Be Exempt From Jury Duty in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Senators M. Teresa Ruiz and Brian P. Stack, along with co-sponsor Senator Diegnan, have introduced a bill aimed at exempting nursing mothers from jury duty. This legislative…
New Jersey Gym That Defied Governor Murphy Lockdown Has Clear Message After Court Win
TRENTON, NJ – After three years, a New Jersey gym that fought New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s COVID-19 business lockdown has won its case against local officials and the governor. But it…
New Jersey Warns Of Raw Milk Dangers Amid Bird Flu Concerns
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey authorities are urging caution regarding raw milk consumption due to the ongoing H5N1 bird flu outbreak. The New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA) and the New Jersey…
New Jersey Seeks State Contract for Menstruation Products
Trenton, NJ – Assemblywoman Lisa Swain (District 38) has introduced Bill A2318, co-sponsored by Assemblywoman Speight, Murphy, Assemblyman Stanley, and Assemblywoman Reynolds-Jackson. The bill establishes requirements for the State of New Jersey…
New Law Seeks Background Checks for Healthcare Professionals in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ – How well do you know your healthcare professional? Some lawmakers in New Jersey think not well enough as they propose a new law to enforce background checks on healthcare…
Car Insurance In New Jersey is About to Spike Over Crime, Inflation, and Rising Rates
TRENTON, NJ — Auto insurance rates in New Jersey are facing steep increases, driven by a combination of rising crime rates and economic challenges, according to industry experts. Insurers have been requesting…
South Toms River Community Garden Will Provide Produce in Local Food Desert
SOUTH TOMS RIVER, NJ — In a bid to foster a healthier community, volunteers from Community Medical Center and RWJBarnabas Health, in collaboration with the Sadie Vickers Community Resource Center, have launched…
New Jersey Bill Proposes Tax Deduction for In Vitro Fertilization Costs
TRENTON, NJ—A new bill in New Jersey aims to offer financial relief to residents undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) by allowing them to claim a significant tax deduction. The proposed legislation would…
These Nuts Are Being Recalled, Here’s Why
AUSTIN, MN — Hormel Foods Sales, LLC has initiated a voluntary recall of specific Planters products due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall involves limited numbers of Planters Honey Roasted…
New Jersey Braces for the Most Expensive Memorial Day BBQ Ever
TRENTON, NJ – Have you seen the food prices lately? They’re out of control. Political talking heads will try to tell you that America is recovering from record breaking inflation and sharp…
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