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.…
Ocean County Man with ICE Detainer Accused of Strangling Domestic Violence Victim, Facing Child Abuse Charges
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — A man booked into the Ocean County Jail on Saturday now faces multiple serious charges, including aggravated assault by strangulation and child abuse, according to jail records. Carlos…
Ex-Plainfield Mayoral Candidate Pleads Guilty to Forgery in Voter Fraud Scheme
Plainfield, NJ — A former candidate for mayor in Plainfield admitted to submitting fraudulent voter registration applications tied to a local election, pleading guilty to forgery in a case that investigators say…
Illegal Aliens Voted in New Jersey Elections as FBI Announces Formal Charges
Newark, NJ — Four noncitizens face federal charges after allegedly casting ballots in multiple U.S. election cycles and then making false statements during the citizenship process, according to announcements Friday from the…
Newark Man Arrested in Deadly New Jersey Chick-fil-A Shooting That Killed 23-Year-Old
Union Township, NJ — A 23-year-old man was killed and six others were wounded when gunfire erupted inside a busy Chick-fil-A on Route 22 last month, and prosecutors say a suspect is…
Spirit Airlines Cancels All Flights, Shuts Down Operations Immediately, Stranding Travelers Nationwide
Miramar, FL — Travelers across the United States woke up Saturday to grounded plans as Spirit Airlines abruptly canceled all flights and began shutting down operations immediately, leaving thousands unable to travel…
World Cup Games to Make Most of North Jersey a Traffic Nightmare According to New NJTPA Heat Map
Newark, NJ — New Jersey transportation officials are effectively telling millions of residents to stay off the roads — and, in many cases, work from home — during the 2026 FIFA World…
Toms River Teacher Juggles Motherhood, Classroom, and Volunteer Firefighting Role
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Answering emergency calls while raising two young children and teaching advanced math, Erin Seneca has built a life around service in multiple forms. The Toms River resident joined…
Mikie Sherrill Promised Us She Would Freeze Electric Rates, But New Jersey Energy Costs Will Continue to Rise
NJ Residents Face Higher Electric Bills Despite Sherrill’s Rate Freeze Pledge Trenton, NJ — New Jersey residents are likely to see rising electricity costs in 2026 and beyond, despite public claims that…
NJ GOP Senators Urge Sherrill to Restore School Aid Before Budget Deadline, Warn of Cuts and Tax Hikes
Trenton, NJ — Two Republican state senators are pressing Gov. Mikie Sherrill to reverse proposed limits on school funding, warning that districts across New Jersey are already cutting programs and raising property…
Toms River Schools Approve $306M Budget, Superintendent’s 35% Raise to $308K as Taxes Rise
Toms River, NJ — A school district that warned it was nearing financial collapse last year has now approved a $306 million budget and a new contract that will raise its superintendent’s…
New Jersey Asphalt Contractor Sues State Over DEI Hiring Quotas and Union Mandates, Warns of Higher Project Costs
Wall, NJ — A New Jersey construction company that builds highways and public infrastructure is suing state agencies, arguing that hiring quotas and union requirements tied to public contracts are driving up…
New Jersey Taxpayer Funded Advocacy Groups Under Fire: Accused of Helping Undocumented Migrants Evade ICE, Deportation
Newark, NJ — A New Jersey-based advocacy group is under renewed scrutiny after promoting guidance that helps immigrants understand their legal rights during federal enforcement actions, as tensions rise over immigration policy…
DOJ Sues New Jersey Over In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students, Seeks to Block Benefits
Trenton, NJ — A new federal lawsuit filed Thursday targets New Jersey’s policy allowing undocumented students to pay in-state college tuition, with the U.S. Department of Justice arguing the law unlawfully disadvantages…
Gov. Mikie Sherrill Says Redistricting New Jersey is On the Table to Eliminate Republican Seats in Congress
Trenton, NJ — The balance of political power in New Jersey’s congressional delegation could face renewed pressure as Governor Mikie Sherrill says she is willing to consider redistricting, while questions circulate about…
NJ PBS to Shut Down After State and Federal Public Funding Pulled: Can’t Operate Without Taxpayer Funding
Trenton, NJ — New Jersey’s only statewide public television network will shut down in June after losing both state and federal funding, ending a 15-year run that already operated on a fraction…
AOC Suggests U.S. ‘May Have Already Had a Gay President’ During Interview Exchange
Washington, D.C. — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez sparked conversation this week after suggesting the United States may have already had a gay president, despite no commander-in-chief ever publicly identifying as such. The New…
After ‘No Kings’ Rhetoric, NJ Gov. Sherrill Meets and Praises British Royalty
Washington, D.C. — After months of invoking America’s rejection of monarchy on the campaign trail, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill met this week with the King and Queen of England during a…
NJ Transit Says Walking to World Cup Games in New Jersey “Not Safe” Use $150 Per Ticket Trains Instead
NJ Transit Warns World Cup Fans: Don’t Walk to MetLife as $150 Train Plan Sparks Backlash East Rutherford, NJ — Fans hoping to skip steep transit costs by walking to MetLife Stadium…
New Jersey’s New Congresswoman Wants to Raise National Minimum Wage to $25 Per Hour
Washington, D.C. — A New Jersey congresswoman is bringing the state’s wage fight to the national stage, unveiling a proposal to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour—one of the…
New Jersey Loses Supreme Court Case Where Attorney General Used Subpoenas to Battle Abortion Critics in 9-0 Vote
Newark, NJ — A U.S. Supreme Court ruling rooted in a New Jersey legal fight is reshaping how nonprofits across the state can respond to government investigations, allowing them to challenge subpoenas…