Challenge Accepted: Justice Dept. Says After Gov. Mikie Sherrill Refuses Federal Request for New Jersey Voter Data
Trenton, NJ – A dispute between New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and the U.S. Department of Justice escalated Tuesday after a top federal official responded “Challenge accepted” to the governor’s refusal to…
Sherrill leads crowded New Jersey Democratic primary as GOP voters back Ciattarelli
TRENTON, N.J. — Rep. Mikie Sherrill holds a clear lead in New Jersey’s Democratic gubernatorial primary with 28% support, according to a new Emerson College Polling/PIX11/The Hill survey. The poll shows a…
NJ Transit Rail Service Grinds to Halt Amid Engineers’ Strike as Bus Drivers Call Out Sick
Newark, NJ – NJ Transit’s rail network has come to a standstill following a strike by locomotive engineers, plunging New Jersey’s mass transit system into chaos and impacting roughly 350,000 daily commuters.…
Ocean County Commissioners pay $20,500,000 for property owned by GOP megadonor
Manchester,. NJ – Republican megadonor Larry Bathgate, a Lakewood attorney, has cashed in on a $20,500,000 land sale with the Ocean County Natural Land Trust. Bathgate, owner of a property on Ridgeway…
Atlantic City lawmakers move to block North Jersey casino plan
TRENTON, N.J. — Senator Vince Polistina, Assemblyman Don Guardian, and Assemblywoman Claire Swift reaffirmed their opposition Thursday to a revived effort to expand casino gaming into North Jersey, citing economic concerns and…
Stranded pilot whale euthanized after repeated beachings in New Jersey
SEA BRIGHT, NJ — A long-finned pilot whale found stranded in the surf just north of the Ship Ahoy Beach Club on Wednesday was humanely euthanized after multiple failed attempts to return…
Monmouth Executive Airport CEO backs Spadea as airport expansion plans move forward
FREEHOLD, NJ — As Monmouth Executive Airport enters a new phase of cooperation with county officials, the facility’s owner, Alan Antaki, has made a financial contribution to Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea’s…
Baraka campaign paid brother’s firm over $500K this year, records show
NEWARK, NJ — Gubernatorial candidate and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka’s campaign has directed more than $500,000 to a consulting firm owned by his brother in 2025 alone, according to recent campaign finance…
Bucco slams Murphy’s energy plan as costly and politically motivated
TRENTON, NJ — Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) criticized Governor Phil Murphy’s newly announced executive actions on energy policy Wednesday, accusing the administration of recycling failed strategies while ignoring the…
Lawmakers call on Murphy to suspend state tax, equity tax on rising utility bills
TRENTON, NJ — Republican State Senators Joe Pennacchio (R-26) and Latham Tiver (R-8) are calling on Governor Phil Murphy to suspend state taxes on electricity bills, citing increased pressure on households and…
Chinese spy tech found in solar devices as Murphy pivots to the sun to fix energy crisis
BEDMINSTER, NJ — State Senator Doug Steinhardt (R-23) is urging immediate legislative action following reports that unauthorized communication devices, potentially linked to the Chinese Communist Party, were found embedded in solar power…
NJ Transit rail strike deadline looms with major service disruptions expected
NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit rail service could come to a halt just after midnight Friday as union negotiations remain unresolved, prompting warnings of widespread disruptions and limited travel capacity across the…
Stranded, sick seal recovered in New Jersey this year, makes an appearance at Martha’s Vineyard
AQUINNAH, Mass. — A rehabilitated grey seal that was treated and released in New Jersey has been spotted more than 180 miles away, relaxing on the shores of Martha’s Vineyard, according to…
Elderly congresswoman caught sleeping said she was tired from fighting Republicans
Rep. Debbie Dingell explains viral nap moment after 31-hour Medicaid debate WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., responded to a viral image showing her appearing to sleep during a congressional session,…
New Jersey seeks $60 million for even more equitable energy funding
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Democrats are moving forward with legislation that would authorize the state Board of Public Utilities to use ratepayer funds to support large-scale energy storage systems, raising concerns…
Former Hamas hostage criticizes Pulitzer board for honoring writer who questioned captivity claims
KFAR AZA, Israel — Emily Damari, an Israeli woman held hostage by Hamas for over 500 days, publicly condemned the Pulitzer Prize Board on social media last week for awarding a prize…
New Jersey Rocker Bruce Springsteen Kicks Off Tour by Slamming Trump
NEWARK, N.J. — Aging New Jersey rocker Bruce Springsteen kicked off his European tour with a pointed denunciation of President Donald Trump, using the opening minutes of his performance to issue a…
Toms River said no, but June primary election could revive canceled downtown tower project
Mo Hill allies could revive halted downtown tower project in Toms River GOP primary fight TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A June 10 Republican primary in Toms River is shaping up as a…
Trump got it right: NJ 101.5 radio host dumps on former co-worker Spadea in light of endorsement
Trump backs Ciattarelli in NJ governor race as former Spadea colleague slams ex-cohost TRENTON, N.J. — They say if you want to know a person, ask his co-workers about him. New Jersey…
Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for expulsion of New Jersey congresswoman who stormed ICE facility
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Tuesday publicly called for the expulsion of Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) following the airing of a video during a Homeland Security Committee hearing…
U.S. revokes migrant student’s visa, deports after caught spying at Virginia navy bases
PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed a Chinese citizen from the United States last week after he was convicted of unlawfully using a drone to photograph U.S. naval installations in…
