Los Angeles Faces First Amendment Challenge Over Ban on N-Word, C-Word
Los Angeles, CA – The Los Angeles City Council is facing a constitutional challenge after adopting a policy that prohibits members of the public from using the racial slur commonly known as…
Jackson Schools to Lose Another $680,000 in School Funding Under Sherrill Budget Plan
Governor Mikie Sherrill’s proposed education budget would increase state school aid statewide, but several Ocean County districts would still see cuts while others receive significant increases. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s largest…
If Trump Doesn’t Pay Up, Neither Will New Jersey, State Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Stop Federal Payments
New Jersey Bill Would Allow State to Withhold Payments to Federal Government Democratic lawmakers say the measure would let New Jersey respond if federal funds owed to the state are withheld despite…
60,000 Pounds of Walnuts Stolen From Trailers in Bronx Cargo Theft as Police Investigate Heist
New York State Police warn businesses to be cautious after tens of thousands of pounds of packaged walnuts were stolen from trailers in Hunts Point. Bronx, NY – New York State Police…
Newark Public Schools Spend $44k on “Staff Fun Day” as Over 100 Other Districts Paying for it Face Financial Cliff
NJ Lawmaker Slams $44K Newark School “Staff Fun Day” as Districts Lose State Aid TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey lawmaker is criticizing the state’s school funding priorities after reports that Newark…
It’s Reckless and Irresponsible: Toms River Mayor Says Council’s Rejection of Favorable Fair Share Housing Deal Will Roll Out Red Carpet for Developers
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick had achieved what few other mayors and towns in New Jersey have been able to do in his fight against the state the…
March 11 marks key moments in New Jersey history, from Revolutionary War mobilization to one of America’s deadliest blizzards.
New Jersey milestones on March 11: Revolutionary regiment, lacrosse history, blizzard Trenton, NJ – March 11 has marked several notable moments connected to New Jersey history, including the creation of a Revolutionary…
New Jersey Approves 20-Acre Floating Solar Project Wanaque Reservoir
Largest in the country: State regulators have approved a massive floating solar installation on the Wanaque Reservoir that will power water treatment operations and supply electricity to hundreds of homes. Wanaque, NJ…
Mikie Sherrill’s Hometown Facing Educational Financial Crisis as Voters Await Results in $17.6 Million Vote
Even the hometown of New Jersey’s governor is grappling with the consequences of the state’s controversial S2 school funding formula as voters decide whether to approve millions in emergency funding. Montclair, NJ…
Does U.S. Have Minesweeping Ships in the Gulf? Misinformed Online Buzz Leaves Out Some Key Facts
Images of retired U.S. Navy minesweepers being transported up the Delaware Bay sparked online rumors that the United States no longer has mine-clearing capability, but the Navy has already transitioned to newer…
New Jersey Rally Against Dem’s Immigration Bills Set for March 23
A rally organized by Assemblyman Paul Kanitra is scheduled outside the State House Annex in Trenton as lawmakers prepare to vote on three immigration-related bills later that day. Trenton, NJ – A…
New York Wants to Ban Octopus Farming
A New York lawmaker is pushing legislation that would prohibit the sale of farm-raised octopus, citing environmental and animal welfare concerns. Albany, NY – New York lawmakers are considering new legislation that…
U.S. Warns Iran May Have Sent Encrypted Signal to Activate Sleeper Cells In America and Around the World
Federal alert urges heightened monitoring after intercepted transmission believed to originate in Iran following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Washington, DC – U.S. intelligence officials have intercepted an encrypted transmission…
Illegal Migrant Carjacking Suspect Arrested by FBI in Georgia After Fleeing New Jersey
A second suspect wanted in a January carjacking in Howell Township has been arrested in Georgia and is awaiting extradition back to New Jersey. Howell Township, NJ – Authorities have arrested a…
New Jersey Politicians Should Not Get Paid, Says New Bill That Has No Chance of Becoming a Law
A Republican lawmaker has introduced legislation that would eliminate the $82,000 annual salary currently paid to New Jersey legislators. Trenton, NJ – A new bill in Trenton calls for abolishing pay for…
Three Dead, One Hospitalized in Early Morning Berkeley Township Murder-Suicide
Authorities say three people were killed and a fourth person was hospitalized after an early-morning triple homicide and attempted suicide in Ocean County. Berkeley Township, NJ – Three people were killed and…
NJ Bill Would Study New Payroll Deductions Program to Fund Long-Term Care Benefits
New Jersey lawmakers are considering a proposal that would study creating a state long-term care benefit funded through worker payroll deductions. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers have introduced legislation directing the…
Toms River Mayor Says End Free Taxpayer Paid Health Benefits for Part-Time Government Officials
Mayor Dan Rodrick says taxpayers should not fund healthcare coverage for officials who only attend occasional meetings. Toms River, NJ – Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick is proposing two ordinances that would…
Muslim prayer lawsuit against Trenton schools dismissed on constutional grounds
A federal court ruled a parent failed to show that Trenton school officials violated his constitutional rights after denying a request for weekly early dismissal for religious services. Trenton, NJ – A…
Lawsuit Claiming Misconduct in Murder Investigation Against Paterson Police Kicked Out of Court
A federal court ruled the plaintiff failed to present sufficient evidence tying police agencies to alleged constitutional violations. Newark, NJ – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a New…
Cold War Nuclear Missile Accident Hidden Away Next to State Wildlife Refuge in Jackson
A 1960 explosion involving a nuclear-tipped missile at McGuire Air Force Base left radioactive contamination that required decades of cleanup. Wrightstown, NJ – A Cold War missile accident at what is now…
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