New Jersey Dem Lawmakers Move to Expand Assault Rifle Ban As Court Rules Existing Law Unconstitutional
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s decades-old ban on many AR-15-style rifles has been thrown into legal uncertainty after a federal judge ruled that significant portions of the state’s assault firearms law violate…
Man Accused of Beating Victim, Setting Trenton Home on Fire Captured After Weeks on the Run
Trenton, NJ — A Trenton man accused of attacking a resident inside a home and then setting the property on fire before fleeing has been arrested after a nearly three-week investigation that…
New Jersey Governor Announces $12 Million Fund Legal Support for Migrants Facing Detention and Deportation
Trenton, NJ — Immigrants facing detention and possible deportation in New Jersey will gain access to expanded legal support after Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced a $12 million increase for the state’s Detention…
New Jersey Poll Workers Can Earn $300 for June 2 Primary Election Shifts
Trenton, N.J. — New Jersey officials are urging residents to sign up as poll workers for the June 2 Primary Election, offering paid opportunities for adults and students to help staff voting…
Flying Flags for Heroes Pushes to Top 1 Million Memorial Day Grave Flags Nationwide
Neptune, N.J. — Volunteers across the country are racing to honor fallen service members ahead of Memorial Day as the Flying Flags for Heroes campaign works toward placing more than one million…
Blockbuster Tops List of Defunct Brands New Jersey Residents Want Back Most
Newark, NJ – Blockbuster still holds a powerful grip on nostalgia for New Jersey residents over 45, beating out bookstores, video rental rivals, and classic department stores as the brand people most…
Inmate Harassment Case Moving Toward Dismissal in New Jersey After Plaintiff Vanishes
CAMDEN, N.J. — A federal judge in New Jersey is moving to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a former inmate who accused prison staff and inmates of sexual harassment and abuse after…
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 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 Traffic Update: Parkway Crash in Cranford, Tunnel Delays Stretch Morning Commute
NEWARK, N.J. — Thursday morning commuters across New Jersey faced heavy congestion at major Hudson River crossings and multiple crashes on key highways, slowing traffic from South Jersey to North Jersey during…
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 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…
Trenton Gang Leader Convicted of Murder, Racketeering in Case Tied to Shootings and Drug Network
Trenton, NJ — A man prosecutors say led a violent street gang responsible for murder, shootings, and a large-scale heroin operation has been convicted on the majority of charges following a months-long…
West Windsor Basketball Player Killed After SUV Plunges Into Water Off Route 1 Near Quaker Bridge Mall
Lawrence Township, NJ — A 22-year-old West Windsor man died late Thursday night after his SUV veered off Route 1 and plunged into a water-filled area near the Quaker Bridge Mall, according…
New Jersey Taxpayer Funded Advocacy Groups Under Fire: Accused of Helping Undocumented Migrants Evade ICE, Deportation
Newark, NJ — A New Jersey-based advocacy group is under renewed scrutiny after promoting guidance that helps immigrants understand their legal rights during federal enforcement actions, as tensions rise over immigration policy…
DOJ Sues New Jersey Over In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students, Seeks to Block Benefits
Trenton, NJ — A new federal lawsuit filed Thursday targets New Jersey’s policy allowing undocumented students to pay in-state college tuition, with the U.S. Department of Justice arguing the law unlawfully disadvantages…
New Jersey Loses Supreme Court Case Where Attorney General Used Subpoenas to Battle Abortion Critics in 9-0 Vote
Newark, NJ — A U.S. Supreme Court ruling rooted in a New Jersey legal fight is reshaping how nonprofits across the state can respond to government investigations, allowing them to challenge subpoenas…
NJ Energy Bills Spiked Up 17% Since Last Year: Here’s How Much Rates Will Increase in 2026
Trenton, NJ — New Jersey households are still absorbing last year’s sharp electricity price surge—about 17% in 2025—while facing a smaller projected increase of roughly 1.3% in 2026 under the state’s mitigation…
New Jersey Advances Police Transparency, Data Privacy, and Healthcare Access in Wave of New Laws
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers approved a series of new laws in March and April that expand police transparency rules, strengthen consumer data protections, and loosen restrictions on healthcare providers, marking…
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…
Camden County Doctor Loses License After Admitting Illegal Oxycodone Scheme in New Jersey
Trenton, NJ — A Camden County family doctor will never practice again in New Jersey after regulators permanently revoked his license following a federal guilty plea to illegally distributing more than 1,600…
