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Gov. Mikie Sherrill Champions Housing Affordability While Living Between Two Multi-Million-Dollar Estates

Sherrill's move into Drumthwacket while continuing to own a multimillion-dollar Montclair residence has renewed discussion about the contrast between New Jersey's housing affordability debate and the living arrangements of the state's chief executive.…

Morning Consult's July 2026 State Leader Pulse shows approval ratings for Gov. Mikie Sherrill, Sen. Cory Booker, Sen. Andy Kim and President Donald Trump among registered New Jersey voters.

New Poll Gives Gov. Mikie Sherrill 55% Approval as Questions Swirl Over Polling Industry Credibility

Morning Consult's latest quarterly survey shows Gov. Mikie Sherrill maintaining a 55% approval rating while New Jersey's Democratic senators also post favorable numbers as attention turns toward the 2026 midterm elections.…

A chart from Assemblyman Paul Kanitra's report ranks New Jersey legislative districts by the estimated number of undocumented immigrants holding New Jersey driver's licenses using MVC affidavit data.

Report Shows New Jersey Voting Districts With High Migrant Driver’s License Registration are Democrat Held Strongholds

Assemblyman Paul Kanitra's new report estimates that New Jersey's highest concentrations of undocumented immigrants holding driver's licenses are located in Democratic legislative districts, renewing Republican calls for additional oversight of the state's…

NYC Study Finds Congestion Pricing Had Little Measurable Impact on Air Quality in First Year

New York City's first comprehensive evaluation of congestion pricing found the tolling program reduced traffic but had little measurable effect on air quality during its first year, while officials reported pollution continued…

Single-use plastic utensils and straws may no longer be automatically provided with takeout and delivery orders under New Jersey's "Skip the Stuff" law. - AI Satire

New Jersey Tells Residents How to Report Restaurants for Violating Plastic Utensil and Straw Laws

New Jersey residents can report restaurants that automatically provide plastic utensils, straws or condiment packets under the state's new "Skip the Stuff" law, which took effect Aug. 1.…

Trenton Mayor Russ Gasciora - An emergency executive order requires weekend overnight business closures along East State Street as Trenton responds to a series of violent incidents near City Hall.

Trenton Cracks Down on Late-Night Violence with Emergency Business Curfew on East State Street

Trenton has imposed an emergency overnight business curfew on part of East State Street after a fatal shooting and repeated late-night violence, launching a broader strategy that includes increased police patrols and enhanced public safety enforcement.…