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…
New Jersey Democrats Advance Ban on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Clothing and Diapers
A bill advancing in Trenton would prohibit the sale of apparel and diaper products containing intentionally added PFAS, chemicals linked to environmental contamination and potential health risks. TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey…
New Jersey Senate Backs Shield Law for Trans and Reproductive Care Providers
Trenton, NJ — New Jersey moved closer to expanding legal protections for reproductive and transgender healthcare providers after the state Senate passed legislation designed to shield clinicians from prosecution, subpoenas, and other…
Judge Tosses Lawsuit Claiming Grüns Gummies Misled Consumers About ‘Complete’ Nutrition
New York, NY — A federal judge dismissed a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing Grüns Nutrition Inc. of misleading consumers by marketing its gummy supplements as a “comprehensive” nutritional solution, ruling the plaintiffs…
New Jersey joins multi-state push against flavored vape expansion as youth addiction fears grow
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport is urging federal regulators not to loosen restrictions on flavored vaping products, warning that easing approvals could fuel youth nicotine addiction across the…
New Jersey Assembly Bill to Help Angry and Irritated Pregnant Women
Trenton, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers moved forward Monday with legislation that would require broader education and screening for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders during pregnancy and after childbirth, expanding the role…
Lakewood Leads New Jersey in Births, Jackson Jumps 167% Since 2018
Lakewood, NJ — More than 5,400 babies were born in Lakewood in 2024, keeping the Ocean County township at the top of New Jersey for births for the fourth consecutive year and…
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…
Escape From New Jersey: State Leads Nation in Outbound Moves for 8th Year as Residents Leave Over Taxes and Costs
Trenton, NJ — More New Jersey residents are leaving than arriving for the eighth straight year, with about 62% of moves in 2025 classified as outbound, according to the United Van Lines…
Dozens of Students Given Doses of Narcan at Jackson Township High School Fair Without Permission District Says
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ — Thirty-six students at Jackson Township High School received Narcan during a school wellness fair without district approval, prompting officials Thursday to warn parents and launch a review of…
New Jersey Gov. Sherrill Blames President for 76,000 Enrollment Decrease in State Healthcare Marketplace
Trenton, NJ – Between 69,000 and 76,000 people in New Jersey did not re-enroll in marketplace health plans for 2026 after federal subsidies expired, though the state has not released demographic data…
Twentieth Century Fad Still a Big Hit in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey collectors generated more than 150,000 online searches for sports trading cards in the past year, ranking the state among the most active markets in the country as…
States take aim at drug middlemen in sweeping transparency push
States unite to crack down on hidden drug pricing as new rule gains momentum Trenton, NJ — A coalition of attorneys general across the country is backing a federal push to force…
New Jersey has more young adults living with parents than every other state except California
Rising housing costs push more young adults to live with parents in NJ Trenton, NJ – If you listen to Governor Mikie Sherrill and state Democrats, New Jersey is facing a housing…
Ocean County is no longer safe as undocumented citizens driving cars continue killing and maiming our children
Letter to the editor by Sharon C., Ocean County I’m a mother of three kids and I’m terrified about what is happening to Jackson and our surrounding towns. Investors are buying homes…
New York drinking water study finds toxins, thousands of violations statewide
A new report warns that contaminants linked to cancer and developmental risks are present in water systems across New York, with thousands of violations still unresolved. Suffolk County, NY – A new…
Governor Sherrill touts New Jersey’s joining Reproductive Freedom Alliance
NJ joins climate, health, and reproductive alliances under Gov. Sherrill Trenton, NJ – New Jersey has joined three multistate coalitions focused on climate policy, public health, and reproductive rights, Governor Mikie Sherrill…
New Jersey seniors reveal top life regrets as study highlights missed chances
Trenton, NJ – A new survey of older adults in New Jersey is shedding light on the decisions and missed opportunities that continue to weigh on residents later in life, with financial…
Unprecedented Deadly UK Meningitis Outbreak Leaves New Yorkers Wondering: Can it Come Here Too?
London, UK – New York City, New Jersey, and Philadelphia are major hubs for UK travelers entering the United States, now people in the region are starting to wonder, can it come…
Children’s ibuprofen sold in New Jersey, Made in New York recalled for contamination, 89,000 bottles affected
Health officials warn parents to stop using affected medication after reports of foreign particles. TRENTON, NJ – More than 89,000 bottles of Children’s Ibuprofen Oral Suspension are being recalled across the United…
Sherrill blasts federal abortion probe as HHS opens investigation into 13 states
Marlton, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill on Thursday forcefully pushed back against a newly announced federal investigation into abortion coverage policies, calling the Trump administration’s move a “fishing expedition” as New Jersey…
