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Photo Caption: Court filings in Ocean County Superior Court reveal an expanding legal battle between Seaside Park and Berkeley Township over taxes, infrastructure, sewer debt and municipal assets following the South Seaside Park annexation.

Seaside Park’s South Seaside Park Victory Is Quickly Becoming a $30 Million Financial Nightmare

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – When the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that South Seaside Park could leave Berkeley Township and become part of the Borough of Seaside Park, residents celebrated the end of an 11-year legal battle over municipal identity.…

Photo Caption: The Trenton Police Department issued an Aug. 20 statement denying coordination with ICE after a driver monitoring federal immigration officers was arrested for alleged eluding.

Trenton Police Deny ICE Coordination After “Maniac” Activist Arrested

Trenton police deny coordinating with ICE after arresting an immigration activist for alleged eluding; Mercer County prosecutors will review the encounter.…

Photo Caption: Gov. Mikie Sherrill responded to congressional Republicans demanding answers over a New Jersey software failure that improperly registered about 6,600 self-identified noncitizens to vote.

Mikie Sherrill Defiant As Republicans Demand Investigation Into Illegal Voter Fraud “Glitch”

Gov. Mikie Sherrill fired back at House Republicans demanding answers after 6,600 self-identified noncitizens were improperly registered to vote in NJ.…

Photo caption: Gov. Mikie Sherrill campaigned in Massachusetts while Attorney General Jennifer Davenport participated in multistate litigation in California as New Jersey continues grappling with major policy challenges at home.

Sherrill Flees NJ to Hit Massachusetts Campaign Trail, AG Heads to California

Gov. Mikie Sherrill's trip to Massachusetts and Attorney General Jennifer Davenport's participation in California litigation have fueled debate over whether New Jersey's top officials are devoting sufficient attention to pressing issues at…

Photo caption: Slave Market Memorial in Zanzibar: The New Jersey Legislature is considering reparations-related legislation tied to the state's history of slavery, though the proposal remains in committee awaiting further action.

New Jersey Slave Reparation Bill Moving Through State Assembly

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers are considering legislation that would move the state closer to addressing reparations for descendants of enslaved African Americans, reviving a debate over the state’s often-overlooked role in American slavery. The proposal, which remains before a legislative committee, has…

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.…