Sherrill Targets Murphy Administration For Reckless Failure After 6,600 Non-Citizens Registered to Vote
Trenton, NJ – Gov. Mikie Sherrill is sharply criticizing the Murphy administration after revealing that approximately 6,600 non-U.S. citizens were mistakenly registered to vote through the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC),…
Sherrill taps Ed Potosnak to lead New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
TRENTON, NJ – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill has announced her nomination of Ed Potosnak to serve as the next Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, selecting a seasoned environmental advocate…
Governor-elect Sherrill meets with transition team as power transfer from Murphy gains momentum
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill met this week with her transition team and policy advisors as the state moves closer to the formal handoff of power from outgoing Governor…
Cops need more training to deal with pregnant women, New Jersey lawmaker says
TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would require specialized training for law enforcement officers on how to safely and effectively respond when encountering pregnant women who…
NJ bill seeks to cut pay for civilly committed sex offenders doing institutional work
TRENTON, N.J. – A bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would reduce the compensation paid to civilly committed sexually violent predators who perform institutional work, aligning their pay with the rate…
New Jersey Lawmakers Move to Block State Dems from Raiding Gas Tax Fund for Train Services
TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate seeks to prevent money raised from the state’s 2016 gas tax increase from being used to fund passenger or freight…
We translated Mikie Sherrill’s Spanish-speaking video so you don’t have to
Hola! Soy Mikie! Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill released a video message in Spanish on X Friday, appealing directly to Hispanic residents as part of her transition to governor of New Jersey. The post,…
Mayor Crate Limits Brick Affordable Housing Demands to Just 106 Units
BRICK, N.J. – As towns like nearby Jackson Township settled for over 1,000 units of affordable housing, Brick Mayor Lisa Crate, like Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick pushed back hard against the…
Mayor Rodrick Opposes Council Patronage Measures, Reaffirms Commitment to Transparency and Taxpayer Protection
TOMS RIVER, NJ – At this week’s township council meeting, Toms River Mayor Rodrick delivered a strong message of transparency and fairness, sharply criticizing recent council proposals that prioritize political insiders over …
Ditch your lawn, save on taxes: New bill offers $250 tax credit for ripping out the grass
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Residents living near Barnegat Bay may soon get a financial incentive to rip out their grass. A new bill sponsored by Senator James W. Holzapfel (R–Monmouth, Ocean) would…
New Jersey law targets illegal, unlicensed drivers
TRENTON, N.J. – Two Jersey Shore lawmakers are pushing to strengthen penalties for drivers who have never been issued a valid driver’s license, saying tougher measures are needed to deter repeat offenders…
Shore lawmaker wants stiffer penalties for texting and driving
TRENTON, N.J. – Senator James W. Holzapfel of Monmouth and Ocean Counties has introduced new legislation to toughen New Jersey’s penalties on distracted driving, aiming to crack down on texting behind the…
Republicans push tougher gun storage penalties in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. – A pair of Republican lawmakers are leading a bipartisan push to stiffen penalties for gun owners who leave loaded firearms accessible to children, proposing harsher criminal consequences when such…
Jackson mayor’s feud with police chief ends with costly ‘seven-figure’ settlement and retirement
JACKSON, NJ – A heated and oftentimes public feud between Jackson Mayor Jennifer Kuhn and Police Chief Matthew Kunz has reached a costly conclusion for the township, as township officials today confirmed…
Phil Murphy Budgets $1 Million to Fund New Jersey’s Fight Against Trump , Raises Taxes
TRENTON, N.J. – Gov. Phil Murphy has released his proposed fiscal year 2026 budget for New Jersey, outlining $58.1 billion in spending, an increase of roughly $2 billion from the previous year.…
NJ lawmaker blasts $300M sports arena plan as rural schools face deep cuts
Trenton, N.J. – A fiery exchange erupted in the State Assembly late Wednesday night as lawmakers advanced a sweeping $2.5 billion economic development bill that includes up to $300 million in tax…
NJ Transit raises parking rates again as agency cites sustainability push
NEWARK, N.J. – NJ Transit will roll out new parking rate increases beginning January 15 as part of its ongoing effort to align commuter lot pricing with market rates and sustain operations…
New Jersey Teens Could Soon Hide Their Mental Health Issues from Parents Under Proposed Law
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers are considering a proposal that would allow minors as young as 14 to seek behavioral health treatment without parental consent, lowering the current threshold by two…
NJ Democrats push bill to offer full Medicaid healthcare access to undocumented immigrants
TRENTON, NJ – A proposal introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would make the state one of the first in the nation to provide full medical assistance to undocumented immigrants, expanding eligibility…
NJ Dems Give $26 Million To Tammy Murphy Committee as Part of $128 Million Taxpayer Funded Spending Spree
Trenton, NJ – Move over Minnesota, New Jersey’s last-minute effort to funnel over a hundred million dollars into political pet projects, including $26 million to a committee run by New Jersey First…
USDA halts funding to Minnesota and Minneapolis over ‘industrial-scale’ fraud scandal
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced an immediate suspension of federal financial awards to both the State of Minnesota and the City of Minneapolis following revelations of widespread fraud…
