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New Jersey’s Caldwell investigation revives questions about transparency in the governor’s office as lawmakers press Sherrill for a complete timeline.…
Trenton, NJ — New Jersey Republican lawmakers are advancing legislation aimed at preventing non-citizens from being prompted to register to vote during Motor Vehicle Commission transactions, arguing the change would close what…
Trenton, NJ — Two Jersey Shore lawmakers are backing legislation that would prevent New Jersey environmental officials from capping the number of mobile sport fishing permits issued each year, a move supporters…
Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers are advancing legislation that would allow elected officials and political candidates to use campaign funds to pay for security measures protecting themselves, family members living in…
Trenton, NJ — A New Jersey Senate committee has advanced legislation sponsored by Sen. Vin Gopal that would formally designate June as “LGBTQIA+ Pride Month” in New Jersey, framing the move as…
Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers have introduced legislation that would formally give the State Police superintendent the rank of colonel while allowing retired troopers to return as superintendent without reenrolling in…
NJ Assemblyman Paul Kanitra Warns Memorial Day Pop-Up Parties Could Lead to Arrests, Parent Penalties Point Pleasant Beach, NJ — As Jersey Shore towns brace for massive Memorial Day weekend crowds, Assemblyman…
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A growing political battle inside Toms River Township government is now headed toward a possible courtroom showdown after Mayor Dan Rodrick vowed to challenge what he says are…
Seaside Heights Braces for Memorial Day Crowds After Last Year’s Boardwalk Violence SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — With Memorial Day weekend approaching, Seaside Heights officials are preparing for another surge of crowds after…
ALPINE, N.J. — Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s affordable housing agenda is drawing fierce backlash from conservative activists after many suburban voters heard little during the governor’s campaign about how aggressively her administration would…
Mount Holly, NJ – A soggy stretch of weather could disrupt Memorial Day weekend plans across New Jersey as forecasters warn of several straight days of rain, gusty winds and possible thunderstorms…
Trenton, NJ – Many people in New Jersey are calling their new governor, Mikie Sherrill, another out-of-touch out-of-state millionaire who doesn’t understand the struggles of life in the Garden State. Her latest…
Beachwood, N.J. — A municipal judge dismissed a simple assault charge Tuesday against retired U.S. Army Master Sgt. Dan Leonard after prosecutors reviewed video evidence tied to a confrontation outside Leonard’s Beachwood…
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Councilman Tom Nivison, who says he’s a Republican, is leading the charge along with former Toms River Mayor Mark Mutter to block a gun range, restaurant,…
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers introduced legislation that would require the Governor’s annual budget message to publicly detail how billions collected through utility “societal benefits charges” are spent, including funding tied…
Washington, D.C. – New Jersey Congressman Tom Kean Jr. has missed more than 88 consecutive House votes and remained absent from Capitol Hill for nearly three months, fueling growing questions about the…
Trenton, NJ — Federal auditors questioned more than $1.1 billion in New Jersey’s use of pandemic relief funds after finding unsupported expenses, possible duplicate payments, missing documentation, and potentially ineligible charges tied…
Four FBI Informants Entered Capitol During Riot, Inspector General Finds WASHINGTON — A newly released Justice Department inspector general report confirmed the FBI had 26 confidential human sources in Washington, D.C., during…
NJ Taxes Your Used Honda but Lets Many Private Jet Buyers Skip Sales Tax TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey residents buying a used car from a neighbor can face thousands of dollars…
BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Families planning beach vacations at the Jersey Shore this summer are facing a sharp increase in costs, with new research showing the average price of a Shore getaway…
TEANECK, NJ — A former Teaneck councilman and local news publisher has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit accusing the Teaneck Board of Education and several current and former officials of violating…