Up in Smoke: Phil Murphy’s Vision of New Jersey’s Weed Economy Suffers Another Major Blow
The Cannabist Company plans to lay off 86 workers at its Vineland facility as it restructures through bankruptcy, marking another setback for New Jersey’s once-booming legal cannabis industry. Vineland, NJ – Just…
Atlantic City is the Unluckiest Place to Gamble in America, Study Claims
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — If you ever felt the deck was stacked against you when you go to Atlantic City, you’re not imagining things. A new study shows Atlantic City is the…
New Jersey Wants to Boost Booze Made From Jersey Fresh, Home Grown Agricultural Ingredients
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers are advancing legislation that would officially expand the state’s well-known “Jersey Fresh” marketing program to include beer, wine, cider, and liquor produced from New Jersey-grown agricultural…
New Jersey Targets Early Utility Autopay Withdrawals Before Official Due Dates After Consumer Complaints
TRENTON, N.J. — Did you ever get automatically charged by a service for a bill before it was due? Well, New Jersey lawmakers want to put and end to that practice. New…
New Jersey’s Legislature Wants to Completely Overhaul the State’s Election System
TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Assembly committee advanced sweeping election legislation Thursday that would create a new independent Division of Voting Rights, expand protections for voters, and give the state broader…
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…
New Jersey MVC Recalls ‘FDT-8647’ License Plate After Anti-Trump Message Draws Complaints
Hopewell, NJ — New Jersey motor vehicle officials have recalled a personalized license plate reading “FDT-8647” after the anti-Trump message circulated widely online and triggered complaints about political rhetoric targeting President Donald…
NJ Republicans Launch Election Integrity Task Force After Non-Citizen Voting Cases Surface
COLTS NECK, N.J. — The New Jersey Republican Party announced the formation of a statewide Election Integrity Task Force after federal prosecutors revealed new cases involving non-citizens accused of illegally voting in…
New Jersey Investing an Estimated $5 Million to Bring World Cup Experience to Communities Across State
CAMDEN COUNTY, N.J. — New Jersey officials announced Tuesday that $5 million in state grants will be distributed to dozens of organizations across the state to create fan zones, watch parties, festivals,…
New Jersey Approved License Plate FDT-8647 But Denied Many Harmless Others
New Jersey MVC-Approved License Plate Referencing ‘8647’ Sparks Concern After Threats Against Trump Hopewell, N.J. — A New Jersey license plate carrying the letters and numbers “FDT-8647” has drawn sharp criticism online…
Threat call triggers lockdown scare at New Jersey high school
School threat sparks lockdown scare before all clear at Lacey Township High Lacey Township, NJ – A morning threat of violence against a New Jersey high school triggered a rapid lockdown response…
Toms River Firefighter, EMT Identified as Gunman in Shootout With Police in South Toms River
South Toms River, NJ – A late-night police encounter regarding an alleged domestic incident escalated into a reported shootout on Tuesday, April 29, leaving a suspect wounded and now facing multiple murder…
NJ Bill Targets Power-Hungry AI Data Centers to Prevent Grid Strain and Ratepayer Costs
Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers are moving to shield residents from rising electric bills as energy-hungry AI data centers and other massive power users expand, advancing a bill that would force…
Baker Boulevard Closure in Evesham Forces Weeklong Daytime Detour Through King Avenue
EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Drivers in Evesham will face daily road closures this week as Baker Boulevard shuts down from Monday through Friday, May 4–8, for scheduled construction, rerouting traffic and limiting…
Ex-NJEA President Who Blew $40M in Union Dues on Failed Campaign Blames 2% Tax Cap for NJ School Cuts
Trenton, NJ — Former New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) President Sean Spiller, whose union-backed gubernatorial campaign spent roughly $40 million before he finished fifth in the 2025 Democratic primary, is now at…
Judge Allows Age Discrimination Lawsuit Against Rowan University to Proceed
CAMDEN, NJ — A longtime Rowan University professor who claims she was demoted and later pushed out as she neared retirement will be allowed to pursue key parts of her discrimination lawsuit,…
Federal Judge Upholds 270-Month Sentence in New Jersey Stash House Robbery Sting Case
CAMDEN, NJ — A federal judge has denied a prisoner’s attempt to overturn his 22.5-year sentence tied to a controversial undercover robbery sting, ruling that the conviction and punishment will stand. Leroy…
New Jersey SNAP Benefit Changes Promote Healthier Diets, Expand Workforce Participation
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey SNAP recipients will see updated rules in 2026 designed to encourage healthier food choices and stronger workforce participation, as federal guidelines and state-level policies reshape how benefits…
New Jersey Town Bans ICE, Federal Agents from Government Property
COLLINGSWOOD, NJ — Collingswood officials have approved a policy blocking federal immigration agents from using borough-owned property for civil enforcement operations unless they present a judicial warrant, marking a shift in how…
New Jersey Cop Indicted for Recording Nude Female Detainee, Sharing Videos on Snapchat
Mays Landing, NJ — A South Jersey police officer is facing serious felony charges after prosecutors say he secretly recorded a nude female detainee inside a holding cell and shared the videos…
Judge Dismisses Claims Against Middle Township in Lawsuit Over Alleged Abuse at Youth Facilities
Camden, NJ — A federal judge dismissed claims against a South Jersey township in a lawsuit alleging years of sexual abuse of a minor at public recreation sites, narrowing a case that…
