Two Monmouth County lottery players hit it big in Jersey Cash 5 jackpot

TRENTON, NJ — Two lucky lottery players in Monmouth County will each take home $517,199 after splitting Saturday night’s $1,034,398 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot. The winning tickets were sold at Wegmans, 55…

If You Start a Brawl in New Jersey, You Could Face Huge Fines Under New Law

TRENTON, NJ — A bill that would create the offense of inciting a public brawl and increase penalties for certain disorderly conduct violations has been approved by the Senate Law and Public…

New Jersey bill to protect private woodlands from future development advances

TRENTON, NJ — A bill that would help preserve privately owned woodlands in New Jersey by restricting development has passed the Senate Budget Committee, Senator Robert Singer (R-30) announced Monday. The legislation,…

The Left’s EV Hypocrisy: Time for Phil Murphy to Drop the Act

Let’s cut through the noise: the electric vehicle (EV) revolution, long championed by the progressive left as the ultimate climate savior, is looking more like a hollow PR stunt every day. In…

Chris Christie Out of Step With Democrats and Republicans as He Continues to Try to Push His Weight on Political Issues

TRENTON, NJ – Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has undergone a remarkable political metamorphosis, transitioning from one of Donald Trump’s most ardent supporters to one of his most vocal detractors. Once…

New Jersey’s Offshore Wind Dreams Turn Into Nightmare for Governor Phil Murphy

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s ambitious vision to transform the state into a national leader in offshore wind energy has unraveled, marking a significant blow to his environmental legacy…

Should New Jersey’s Disabled Veterans Get a Tax Break? New Bill Calls for $5,000 Rebate

TRENTON, NJ — A newly introduced bill seeks to provide property tax relief for disabled veterans in New Jersey by offering a rebate based on their level of service-connected disability, legislators announced.…

Understanding the Societal Benefits Charge on Your New Jersey Utility Bill

Understanding New Jersey’s Societal Benefits Charge: What It Is, How Much It Costs, and Why It Exists New Jersey residents may have noticed a line item on their utility bills labeled the…

White House Press Secretary Announces Arrest of Migrant Sex Traffickers in New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – On Tuesday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt delivered a statement highlighting a significant law enforcement operation in New Jersey, where U.S. authorities arrested a group of migrants accused…

New Jersey Democrat Mayor Arrested for Hit and Run DWI With Her Son on St. Patrick’s Day

Lumberton, NJ – It was a wild St. Patrick’s Day celebration for one Democrat mayor in New Jersey, but it ended with her arrest. Lumberton Mayor Gina LaPlaca was arrested at her…

New Jersey Moves to Crack Down on Unruly Pop-Up Parties and Flash Mobs Ahead of Summer

TRENTON, NJ — A bipartisan bill aimed at helping law enforcement better manage large, unruly gatherings has advanced in the New Jersey Senate, Senator Declan O’Scanlon (R-13) announced. The Senate Budget and…

New Jersey Lawmakers Seek to Cap Electric and Gas Hikes at 2% Annually Amid Huge Spikes

Trenton, NJ – As New Jersey residents grapple with escalating electric and gas bills, a new legislative proposal, Bill A5446, has emerged in the 2024-2025 session to curb the financial strain on…

Justice Department launches 10-7 task force targeting Hamas terrorists

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Justice Department has launched Joint Task Force October 7 (JTF 10-7) to prosecute those responsible for the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack in Israel and to combat the…

Transformer fire on Route 34 causing traffic problems for morning commuters

ABERDEEN, N.J. – A transformer fire on State Highway 34 has caused power outages and traffic disruptions in the Strathmore area. Officers are directing traffic at both the South Atlantic Avenue and…

Long Branch man charged with robbery after shoplifting incident

OCEAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Long Branch man faces multiple charges, including robbery, after allegedly assaulting a store employee while attempting to flee a shoplifting incident on Sunset Avenue, police said. Gregory…

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Murphy Rejects Unanimous Bi-Partisan Deepfake Bill, Citing First Amendment Concerns

TRENTON, N.J. — They say a blind squirrel can eventually find a nut. Today seems to be that day. Gov. Phil Murphy has conditionally vetoed a bipartisan bill aimed at criminalizing the…

Mercer County resident claims massive $1 million scratch-off prize

TRENTON, NJ – A lucky Mercer County player has claimed the first $1 million top prize in the Mega Hot 7’s Scratch-Off Game, with two more top prizes still up for grabs.…

Murphy Rejects Bipartisan Background Check Bill, Proposes Expungement Reforms

TRENTON, N.J. — A bill that would have prohibited background checks from containing criminal records under expungement was blocked by Governor Phil Murphy today. Gov. Phil Murphy has conditionally vetoed Assembly Bill…

Middletown School Board Confirms No Tenure Charges for Teacher Arrested for Having Sex With Student

MIDDLETOWN, NJ – The Middletown School board has confirmed that a teacher arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a student will not face tenure charges following his resignation from the district. The announcement…

Great News for New Jersey Veterans: VA Cuts Gender Dysphoria Services to Focus on Amputees and Disabled Veterans

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey is home to hundreds of thousands of military veterans, many disfigured and suffering from the trauma of wars going back to the Vietnam war. Now, there’s some…

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