Convicted Child Rapist Pardoned by Gov. Tim Walz Deported to Laos
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced Friday that federal immigration authorities have deported Tou Lue Vang, a Laotian national whose recent pardon by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and…
Toms River Students Learn All About Waste at Atlantic County Utilities Authority
TOMS RIVER-Mr. Vernachio’s AP Environmental Science students at High School North visited the Atlantic County Utilities Authority last week. They were provided first-hand looks at wastewater treatment, recycling, and the landfill processes.…
McGuckin Wants to Run the Table on New Jersey Public Utilities After Storms
TOMS RIVER-New Jersey has been hit hard this year by back-to-back-to-back damaging nor’easters and one New Jersey Assemblyman wants JCP&L to pay dearly for not restoring power quick enough after natural disasters.…
Only in Jersey: Freeholder Missing Half a Million Dollars, But She’s Being Appointed to a State Job
Independent Auditor Was Unable to Determine What Happened to $33 Million in State & Federal Grants, Said $475,000 in County Funds “Unlocated” Senator Kristin M. Corrado (R-40) said a new document provided by the…
New Jersey May Soon Have an Official State Reptile
The Senate State Government, Waging, Tourism, and Historic Preservation Committee has approved legislation sponsored by Senator Christopher “Kip” Bateman (R-16) to designate the bog turtle as New Jersey’s Official State Reptile. From…
New Jersey Freeholders May Soon be Called “Commissioners”
TRENTON-New Jersey’s County Boards of Chosen Freeholders, often affectionately referred to as “Freeloaders” by the endearing public may soon lose the colonial monicker that has been bestowed on them. That’s the plan…
Pennacchio, Jersey Politicians Trying to Reign in Appointee Government Corruption
TRENTON-New Jersey lawmakers are trying to rein in a pattern of corruption among Gubernatorial appointees to the State Investment Council after scandals have plagued the state board. Most members on the council…
Pennachhio: First Responders Could Soon Need 6 Point ID Verification at DMV for Certification Cards
Republican state Senator Joe Pennachhio is looking to make it harder for New Jersey’s first responders to get their EMT & paramedic certification cards by enabling the same six point document verification system currently required…
Jackson Council Asking for 3.5% Increase in Overall Appropriations in 2018
JACKSON-The Jackson Council will vote on an ordinance permitting it to exceed the state mandated 2% tax cap. The township is proposing a budget that raises spending by 3.5% over 2017’s budget. Below…
Big N.J. gun control bills set for votes on Monday, and Phil Murphy vows to sign them
State lawmakers are set to vote Monday on a package of bills to make New Jersey’s gun laws even tougher — and Gov. Phil Murphy has vowed to sign them all if…
Your lawmakers used $660K of your money to tell you about themselves. Who spent the most?
WASHINGTON — Your lawmakers in Washington last year spent spent more than $666,000 in taxpayer money on mailings, robocalls and other communications to show you what they’re doing, according to a new…
Congressman Chris Smith Pledges Continued Support of “Assault Weapons” Ban
RED BANK-Congressman Chris Smith, a Republican who is running for reelection in New Jersey’s 4th Congressional District this year pledged his continued support for a federal assault weapons ban. Smith met with…
Singh Wins Establishment Backing, But Can he Win Some Votes at the Shore This Time Around?
ATLANTIC CITY-Engineer Hirsh Singh has won the backing of the Ocean County, Monmouth County and Atlantic County GOP establishments, but in June, he’ll be hoping for the support of the shore’s Republican…
Gov. Murphy Declares Berkeley, Manchester, Lakewood as “Opportunity Zones”
TRENTON-Governor Phil Murphy announced that the Department of Community Affairs has submitted recommendations for Opportunity Zones to the United States Department of the Treasury. The Opportunity Zones program was enacted as part…
Jersey Shore Band Celebrates the Honky Tonk Era
Jeannie and the Drivin’ Wheel is a Jersey Shore country band born out of the Honky Tonks of Nashville. Much of the group’s repertoire consists of music by Hank Williams, Johnny Cash,…
McGovern, Rullo Both Rally Against Phil Murphy Backed Democrat Gun Grab Legislation in New Jersey
NEW GRETNA–Mark McGovern, a congressional candidate in New Jersey’s second legislative district said today that the New Jersey Democrats’ assault on the second amendment must be stopped today. Follow Mark McGovern on…
McCain trashes Trump for congratulating Putin on election win – just like Obama did in 2012
(National Sentinel) Never Trump: Frequent critic Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., lashed out at President Donald J. Trump on Tuesday after he congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin for his latest election victory. “An…
California Teacher Who Called Military “Lowest of the Low” Finally Fired by School District
The good guys do win once in a while, even in liberal-leaning California. A teacher with the El Rancho Unified School District in Southern California named Gregory Salcido was fired after Board…
Party Republicans Split on Who Should Represent Second Congressional District
Atlantic City-Republicans across New Jersey’s southern counties can’t come to an agreement over who should represent the second district in this year’s vital congressional race to replace retiring Congressman Frank LoBiondo. Last…
When Will Midstreams Road in Brick be Paved? Mayor Slams County for Conditions
BRICK-Mayor John Ducey addressed resident concerns over the condition of Midstreams Road which connects Route 88 with Princeton Avenue. The road was scheduled to be paved in 2017, but wasn’t, leading residents…
Time’s Up demands probe into why no Weinstein prosecution
The Time’s Up movement campaigning against sexual harassment on Monday demanded an investigation into a Manhattan prosecutor for failing to bring a criminal case against disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein. The group…