Virginia born Mikie Sherrill sworn in as New Jersey’s first elected Democrat woman governor
Newark, NJ – Mikie Sherrill was sworn in today as New Jersey’s first Democrat woman governor, but she is not the first New Jersey born …
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On the way out, Murphy vetoes key anti-ICE bills in final hours, leaving issue to new governor Sherrill
Trenton, NJ – In his final act before leaving office, Governor Phil Murphy vetoed two major immigration-related bills Monday, blocking efforts to permanently limit cooperation …
Delaware teen dies attempting viral ‘Blackout Challenge’ as mother blames TikTok in wrongful death suit
Wilmington, DE – A Delaware mother says her teenage son died after attempting a viral TikTok trend known as the “Blackout Challenge,” which allegedly encourages …
A family’s desperate search underway after puppy stolen inside SUV near Newark
Newark, NJ – A family is pleading for the public’s help after their gray BMW X5 was stolen Sunday evening with their puppy still inside, …
Pregnant Wisconsin mother beaten with metal bat in alleged stalking attack caught on camera
RACINE, Wis. – A pregnant mother of two was brutally beaten outside her workplace last week in what authorities are investigating as a targeted attack …
New York judge again rules suspect lacks capacity to stand trial in 2019 Hanukkah stabbing case
NEW CITY, N.Y. – The man accused of carrying out a brutal machete attack during a Hanukkah celebration in Monsey more than six years ago …
Ohio man accused of abducting car saleswoman during Jeep test drive
MARYSVILLE, Ohio – A 51-year-old man from central Ohio is facing felony charges after authorities say he abducted a car saleswoman during what was supposed …
New Jersey mom pleads not guilty after killing her two young sons
SOMERVILLE, N.J. – A Hillsborough mother accused of killing her two young sons appeared in court Tuesday morning, entering a not-guilty plea to two counts …
Man arrested after threatening to blow up Pantops Bojangles over wrong food order
PANTOPS, Va. – A Charlottesville man is facing felony charges after police say he threatened to harm employees and blow up a Bojangles restaurant in …
Virginia to mandate bar and restaurant drink to food ratios in 2026
RICHMOND, VA – Legislation introduced in the 2026 General Assembly session seeks to adjust Virginia’s longstanding rules that determine how much food restaurants must sell …
Virginia bill removes mandatory minimum sentences for rape and child pornography convictions
RICHMOND, VA – A new proposal before the Virginia General Assembly would eliminate mandatory minimum prison terms for several serious sex offenses, including rape and …
State sues South Jersey nursing home owners over $124M Medicaid fraud as Bridgeton facility faces shutdown
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has filed a sweeping lawsuit against the owners of two South Jersey nursing …
Virginia delegate moves to ban state’s official Confederate-themed license plates
RICHMOND, VA – A Virginia lawmaker is seeking to end the state’s issuance of special license plates honoring the Sons of Confederate Veterans and Confederate …
Virginia GOP blasts Governor Abigail Spanberger over first actions in office
RICHMOND, VA – The Republican Party of Virginia sharply criticized newly inaugurated Governor Abigail Spanberger, accusing her of breaking campaign promises and embracing what it …
Virginia lawmakers propose new local sales tax under Governor Spanberger
RICHMOND, VA – A new bill introduced in the Virginia House of Delegates would give all counties and cities the power to levy an additional …
Delaware bill would strip pensions from public employees convicted of child sex crimes
DOVER, DE – A new proposal in the Delaware General Assembly would revoke the state’s contribution to a public employee’s pension if that employee is …
Delaware lawmakers introduce bill to restrict transgender athletes from girls’ sports
DOVER, DE – A new bill introduced in the Delaware Senate would require student athletes to compete on sports teams that align with their biological …
Delaware Governor Announces Plan to Fight Climate Change
DOVER, DE – Delaware officials have unveiled the 2025 Climate Action Plan, a statewide roadmap designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen community resilience, and …
Cleaning Up Philly Trash: Mayor Rolls Out Twice Per Week Trash Collection
Philadelphia, PA – The City of Philadelphia will expand twice-a-week trash collection to North Philadelphia in January as part of Mayor Cherelle Parker’s citywide effort …
Pennsylvania surges to top tier for business survival under Shapiro
Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania ranks among the top states in the nation for new business survival, according to newly released federal data that shows more …
Can New York City’s New Street Bathroom Plan Reduce That Lingering Smell of Urine Across the City?
New York, NY – Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a new city initiative committing $4 million to expand access to public bathrooms, launching a program aimed …
Mamdani orders citywide fee and fine overhaul to ease pressure on small businesses
New York, NY – Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday signed Executive Order 11, directing city agencies to inventory and reduce the fees and civil penalties …
Delivery app sued as Mamdani administration launches crackdown on worker pay abuses
New York, NY – The Mamdani administration filed a lawsuit in New York State Supreme Court against delivery app Motoclick and its chief executive, accusing …
Virginia bill proposes permanent daylight saving time pending federal approval
RICHMOND, VA – A new proposal before the Virginia General Assembly would move the Commonwealth to year-round daylight saving time, ending the biannual clock changes …
Virginia bill proposes $15 minimum wage by 2029 with annual inflation adjustments
RICHMOND, VA – A new proposal filed for the 2026 legislative session would raise Virginia’s minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2029 and establish …
Virginia moves forward to ban federal agents from wearing face coverings
Virginia bill would restrict law enforcement from wearing facial coverings while on duty RICHMOND, VA – A measure introduced in the 2026 Regular Session of …
Taxpayers in Toms River and Jackson should pay for road paving in private gated communities, New Jersey lawmaker says
JACKSON, NJ – There’s bad news on the horizon for towns with large senior citizen populations like Jackson Township and Toms River. Under the current …
Bill would suspend New Jersey public employees without pay and benefits when charged with on-the-job groping
TRENTON, NJ – In some government office somewhere, it must be happening, because there’s a new law propsed to stop it. A new proposal introduced …
New York proposal would amend state constitution to restrict police inquiries and disclosures about immigration status
ALBANY, NY – A proposed constitutional amendment introduced in the New York State Senate seeks to limit how state and local officials, including law enforcement, …
E-ZPass tolls should be tax deductible in New Jersey, lawmakers push new bill to make it happen
Trenton, NJ – A bipartisan Senate proposal would allow New Jersey drivers to deduct up to $1,000 in E-ZPass tolls from their gross income taxes, …
Drunk Drivers to Pay Much More for Car Insurance in New Jersey Under Proposed Law
Drunk driving offenders hit with massive insurance hikes under new NJ Senate bill Trenton, NJ – A new bill moving through the New Jersey Senate …
NJ agencies barred from fining each other under new Senate proposal
Trenton, NJ – A newly filed New Jersey Senate bill would prohibit state agencies from imposing civil penalties on other state agencies, a move that …
State board members ordered back to the table under new NJ Senate bill
Trenton, NJ – A newly filed bill in the New Jersey Senate would require members of the State Board of Education to attend meetings in …
Murphy signs sweeping reforms to tighten oversight and transparency for New Jersey charter schools
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has signed two major bills overhauling the state’s 30-year-old Charter School Program Act, enacting sweeping reforms to strengthen transparency, …
Maryland Senate bill seeks to ban all state and local immigration enforcement agreements
Annapolis, MD – A new measure introduced in the Maryland Senate would prohibit any state or local agency, sheriff, or law enforcement officer from entering …
The Federal Government Can’t Be Trusted: Murphy signs new vaccine law to create state-based immunization guidance
Trenton, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy announced he has signed legislation shifting New Jersey’s vaccination and immunization guidance from federal to state oversight, citing growing …
N.J. Democrats push through $128M midnight spending bill with zero GOP input
Trenton, N.J. – In a move that has ignited sharp backlash, New Jersey Democrats advanced a $128 million spending bill behind closed doors late Wednesday …
Mikie Sherrill Says Trump, ICE Inciting Peaceful Protesters to Spark Violence for His “Militia”
NEWARK, N.J. – The protesters in Minnesota have been peaceful, but ICE agents haven’t been. That is the messaging coming out of New Jersey today …
GTA VI Leak Frenzy: Alleged Rockstar Office Incident Sparks New “November Release” Rumors
The internet is once again in meltdown mode over Grand Theft Auto VI. Over the weekend, a wave of unconfirmed leaks surfaced online claiming to …
Unhappy Gilmore? Virginia Haines Emerges as Key Opponent to Once Powerful Ocean GOP Chairman
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Veteran former Ocean County Commissioner Virginia “Ginny” Haines has emerged as a leading challenger to embattled Ocean County GOP Chairman George …
Analysts warn investors to sell Hanwha stock amid forced-labor probe and cybersecurity concerns
JACKSON, NJ – Market analysts are advising caution — and in some cases outright sell-offs — for shares of Hanwha Solutions as the South Korean …
Scandal! South Korean Firm Hanwha Cuts U.S. Workers Hours After Allegations of Slave Labor Use in China
DALTON, Ga. – A major solar manufacturer is cutting pay and working hours for roughly one-third of its Georgia workforce after U.S. customs officials began …
This Cop Gives A Hoot; Saves Owl from Highway
State trooper rescues injured owl from I-81 median in Oswego County OSWEGO COUNTY, N.Y. – A New York State Police trooper is being credited with …
Elderly woman left to freeze and die on patio at Ohio Nursing Home on Christmas Eve
Estate of Alvera Meuti sues Cleveland nursing home after elderly woman froze to death outside locked exit CLEVELAND, Ohio – The family of an 84-year-old …
Animal advocates demand charges after dog Boe shot and killed by man in Wantage Township
WANTAGE, N.J. – Animal welfare advocates are calling for criminal charges after a dog named Boe was shot and fatally wounded earlier this month in …
Passenger jumps from moving Waymo ride after self-driving car turns onto train tracks
PHOENIX, Ariz. – A self-driving Waymo vehicle drew national attention in early January after it mistakenly drove onto Valley Metro light rail tracks in south …
Health inspector ‘defecated at’ during massage parlor inspection
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. – A Department of Health inspector was allegedly attacked by an employee during an inspection at a Fort Walton Beach massage …
New York bill would create half-fare MTA program for veterans
ALBANY, N.Y. – A bipartisan group of New York lawmakers is backing a proposal that would allow military veterans to ride Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) …
New York Wants to Give Elderly Inmates Financial ‘Retirement’ Package
ALBANY, N.Y. – A new bill introduced in the New York State Assembly would allow incarcerated individuals over age 62 who have served at least …
New York bill would bar courts from using gender-affirming care to decide custody cases
ALBANY, N.Y. – A new proposal in the New York State Assembly seeks to prohibit family courts from granting, denying, or deciding custody, guardianship, or …