Déjà Vu All Over Again as Governor’s Office Grapples With Another Sex Scandal
New Jersey’s Caldwell investigation revives questions about transparency in the governor’s office as lawmakers press Sherrill for a complete timeline.…
Judge Decides Fate of Drunken Illegal Alien Who Killed New Jersey Mom and Child
Illegal alien Raul Luna-Perez received 20 years in prison for the drunken Lakewood crash that killed Maria Pleitez and an 11-year-old girl.…
New Jersey Pushing for Slavery Reparations, Public Education
New Jersey lawmakers are considering A1665, which would create a task force to study slavery and recommend possible compensation and reparations.…
New Jersey Bills Target Rising Pet Food Costs With Tax Breaks and $400K Assistance Program
TRENTON, N.J. — Two New Jersey lawmakers are backing proposals aimed at easing the growing financial strain of pet ownership, including a statewide tax exemption on pet food and a $400,000 taxpayer-funded…
NJ Republicans Launch Election Integrity Task Force After Non-Citizen Voting Cases Surface
COLTS NECK, N.J. — The New Jersey Republican Party announced the formation of a statewide Election Integrity Task Force after federal prosecutors revealed new cases involving non-citizens accused of illegally voting in…
DOJ Investigates Fairfax Prosecutor Steve Descano Over Alleged Preferential Deals for Illegal Immigrants
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a federal civil rights investigation into Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano over allegations that his office gave preferential treatment to…
Mikie Sherrill Pushes to Roll Back SNAP Fraud Protections and Work Requirements
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging Congress and the Trump administration to roll back portions of the federal SNAP overhaul that expanded work requirements, tightened eligibility standards, and…
New Jersey Investing an Estimated $5 Million to Bring World Cup Experience to Communities Across State
CAMDEN COUNTY, N.J. — New Jersey officials announced Tuesday that $5 million in state grants will be distributed to dozens of organizations across the state to create fan zones, watch parties, festivals,…
Lyft Driver Charged After Princeton University Students Report Luring Attempts
PRINCETON, N.J. — A rideshare driver from Middlesex County faces multiple criminal charges after two Princeton University students reported separate encounters in which a man allegedly approached them, handed them cash and…
Exploding Porta-potty Draws State Agencies to Lakewood
An exploding portable toilet in Lakewood led to a police and fire department response that included state agencies Saturday night, authorities said. The explosion was reported around 9:30 p.m. at a construction…
Newark School District Ordered to Repay $33K After State Rejects ‘Staff Fun Day’ Spending
JACKSON, N.J. — More than $33,000 in taxpayer money tied to a Newark Public Schools employee event will be returned to the state after investigators determined the spending violated New Jersey rules…
Fact or Fiction: Did New Jersey Have More Registered Voters Than Eligible Voters in 2024?
A claim circulating online in recent months has sparked debate across New Jersey and beyond: that the Garden State had more registered voters in 2024 than eligible voters. At the center of…
New Jersey Has Third-Lowest Firearm Death Rate in U.S. CDC Data Shows
New Jersey recorded the third-lowest firearm mortality rate in the United States in 2024, according to newly released CDC mortality data. The CDC’s “Firearm Mortality by State” report shows New Jersey had…
New Jersey Democrats’ New Plan to Vote by Phone Driven Financially by VC Brother-In-Law of New Jersey Congressman Gottheimer
Trenton, N.J. — New Jersey Democrats are advancing legislation that would allow some municipal elections to be conducted through smartphones under a pilot program backed by a national mobile voting group founded…
NJ Attorney General’s Office Sends South Toms River Police Shootout Investigation Back to Ocean County Prosecutor
South Toms River, N.J. — A police-involved shooting that left a Toms River firefighter wounded and facing multiple attempted murder charges will now be investigated by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office after…
New Jersey Attorney General is “Misleading the Public” on Latest Anti-Gun Statement, Lawmaker Says
Trenton, N.J. — A dispute over proposed federal changes to U.S. Postal Service firearm shipping rules escalated this week after New Jersey Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia accused the state attorney general’s office of…
New Jersey Approved License Plate FDT-8647 But Denied Many Harmless Others
New Jersey MVC-Approved License Plate Referencing ‘8647’ Sparks Concern After Threats Against Trump Hopewell, N.J. — A New Jersey license plate carrying the letters and numbers “FDT-8647” has drawn sharp criticism online…
Toms River Firefighter, EMT Identified as Gunman in Shootout With Police in South Toms River
South Toms River, NJ – A late-night police encounter regarding an alleged domestic incident escalated into a reported shootout on Tuesday, April 29, leaving a suspect wounded and now facing multiple murder…
NJ Bill Targets Power-Hungry AI Data Centers to Prevent Grid Strain and Ratepayer Costs
Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers are moving to shield residents from rising electric bills as energy-hungry AI data centers and other massive power users expand, advancing a bill that would force…
Lawmakers Concerned New Jersey Police Not Ready for Massive Influx of World Cup Human Trafficking
NJ Lawmakers Advance World Cup Bill as Officials Warn of Human Trafficking Surge Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers are moving forward with legislation tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup as…
Florida Mother Arrested After Kicking Youth Football Player During On-Field Altercation
Fort Myers, FL — A youth football game at a Fort Myers park turned chaotic Saturday when a woman ran onto the field and kicked a juvenile player during a post-play scuffle,…
ICE Arrests Previously Deported Child Sex Offender in Jackson After Tip Leads to Capture
JACKSON, N.J. — Federal agents arrested a previously deported man convicted of a child sex offense after tracking him to Jackson Township, where he had been living undetected, U.S. Immigration and Customs…
McDonald’s to Remove Self-Serve Soda Fountains by 2032, Ending Free Refills at Most Locations
TOMS RIVER, NJ — This isn’t just a national trend, but your favorite local McDonald’s here in New Jersey will follow suit. McDonald’s plans to eliminate self-serve soda stations in all U.S.…