New Jersey Families Shouldn’t Have to Choose Between Staying Cool and Paying the Electric Bill
As temperatures climb past 100 degrees and air conditioners run nearly nonstop, New Jersey families are confronting a reality that has become all too familiar: opening the next electric bill with a…
New Jersey Senator Andy Kim Celebrates Defunding ICE: Not Another Dime
Sen. Andy Kim draws hard line on ICE funding as Senate advances DHS deal New Jersey lawmaker ties support for TSA and FEMA funding to refusal to expand immigration enforcement budget. Washington,…
New Jersey Democrats Chose Foreign Criminals Over American Citizens, Congressman Van Drew Says
Van Drew, Schepisi blast NJ immigrant trust law after Governor Sherrill’s signing. Republican leaders accuse Democrats of shielding offenders as bill advances TRENTON, N.J. – A New Jersey immigration law signed by…
New Jersey can now arrest and jail ICE agents for six months if they wear masks during enforcement operations
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey has enacted a new law prohibiting most law enforcement officers, including federal agents and ICE officers, from wearing face coverings during public interactions, after the measure passed…
Ocean County approves traffic signal changes across Jackson, Lakewood, Manchester
New signals, speed changes and safety upgrades planned at key intersections Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners approved a series of traffic safety improvements Wednesday, targeting multiple intersections…
Ocean County moves to acquire $2.9 half-acre waterfront parcel in Point Pleasant Beach
$2.86M deal would preserve 0.59-acre Channel Drive site for public use Point Pleasant Beach, NJ – Ocean County officials are moving forward with the acquisition of a waterfront parcel in Point Pleasant…
Latest Update on Teen Shot at Ocean County Mall Wednesday Night
Authorities say 17-year-old is in stable condition after Wednesday night shooting Toms River, NJ – A 17-year-old was shot Wednesday night at the Ocean County Mall, prompting a police response and an…
Breaking: New Jersey Becomes America’s First Official Sanctuary State as Governor Sherrill Signs Three Migrant Protection Bills Into Law
New laws tighten data sharing, restrict enforcement roles, and fuel sanctuary debate UPDATE: Sherrill speaks on historic sanctuary state bills Trenton, NJ – Gov. Mikie Sherrill has signed a package of immigration…
Jackson councilman accuses officials of misusing open space funds on pet projects during election season
Pollak claims taxpayer-approved money diverted to parks projects, demands transparency Jackson, NJ – A Jackson Township councilman sharply criticized local officials during Tuesday night’s council meeting, alleging that funds intended for land…
Warmup to 70 before rain, sharp cooldown hits New Jersey by weekend
National Weather Service tracks brief spring surge followed by showers and colder air Mount Holly, NJ – A brief stretch of warmer, spring-like weather is expected across New Jersey before rain and…
Java Moon Cafe to reopen near former Jackson location with new Millstone site after 14 years
Popular eatery plans return at Tommy’s Inn, targeting reopening later this year Millstone, NJ – While everything seems to be changing for the worse in Jackson Township, one thing is going back…
Mikie Sherrill Signs Executive Order to Fix Deteriorating and Failing NJ Transit: Give Me a Plan in 45 Days
Trenton, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill on Monday signed an executive order requiring NJ Transit to produce a sweeping plan within 45 days aimed at fixing long-standing service issues and improving the…
GOP Strategist Tells New Jersey to Stop Blaming Jack Ciattarelli’s Loss on Voter Fraud Conspiracy Theory
Sherrill’s record-setting win prompts GOP warning against fraud claims Trenton, NJ – A Republican strategist is urging New Jersey Republicans to shift focus away from voter fraud claims and toward campaign strategy…
New Jersey is one signature away from being an official, legal sanctuary state as immigrant rights bill heads to Governor’s desk
NJ Senate passes A4071, sparking sharp debate over immigration and policing. A high-profile bill codifying limits on immigration enforcement cleared the Senate as Republicans warn of public safety risks and Democrats defend…
Brick Republican suspends congressional challenge of five-decade incumbent after missing petition deadline
A first-time challenger will not appear on the ballot after failing to secure enough signatures, but says he plans to run again in 2028. Brick Township, NJ – A Republican candidate from…
Deadly Manchester Lake Could Be Township’s Answer to Affordable Housing Crisis as Council Reviews Master Plan
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – It’s known as the “Sarco Pit” to many locals, but it’s actually an abandoned, flooded sand pit owned and operated by Heritage Minerals in Manchester Township, with a…
Is it a Mikvah? A School? Howell Resident Concerned About New Pole Barn in His Neighborhood
A newly constructed structure in a residential neighborhood is drawing scrutiny from residents and prompting a township zoning review. Howell Township, NJ – Concerns over a recently constructed pole barn at a…
Jackson’s Whitesville Road warehouse project faces environmental concerns, no approval issued
A proposed office and warehouse development on Whitesville Road is drawing scrutiny from environmental officials ahead of a planning board review. Jackson Township, NJ – A proposed office and warehouse complex in…
New Jersey stocks 20,000 brown trout across lakes ahead of spring fishing season
A major trout stocking effort is underway across New Jersey, opening lakes immediately to anglers while rivers remain closed until April. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Fish & Wildlife announced a spring…
Chris Smith Campaign Had Voters Sign Wrong Petiton Form, Sending GOP Into Panic Over Weekend, Sources Report
Veteran congressman secures ballot access after incorrect forms forced urgent signature redo. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Congressman Chris Smith is no stranger to politics, government, and running campaigns. In fact, he…
Fake shooting call triggers massive police response in NJ swatting scare
Swatting incident sends armed police rushing to homes in Ocean County BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ — A false report of a shooting triggered a heavy police response in Ocean County after authorities say…