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Phil Murphy’s offshore wind dreams run out of air after latest cancellation. TRENTON, NJ – The developers behind New Jersey’s largest proposed offshore wind project have officially pulled the plug, telling the…
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee has approved a bill that would ease restrictions on when members of the Police and Firemen’s Retirement…
Judge rejects bid to toss charges against Rep. McIver Newark, NJ – A federal judge on Thursday refused to dismiss the criminal case against U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver, denying her claim that…
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Senate Education Committee has approved legislation that would revamp how the state allocates aid for auxiliary and remedial services to nonpublic school students, aiming to make…
TRENTON, NJ – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly aims to expand access to medical cannabis for patients living with sickle cell anemia. Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson and Assemblyman William…
TRENTON, NJ – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would prohibit the state’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) from granting any financial subsidies or incentives to wind energy projects, marking…
TRENTON, NJ – Fourteen individuals have been charged for their alleged roles in an organized crime-linked multimillion-dollar sports betting operation that investigators say spanned multiple states and was led by a member…
TRENTON, NJ – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill said she is “ready to get to work” after her decisive 13-point victory over Republican Jack Ciattarelli, becoming only the second woman ever elected governor of…
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey’s newly elected governor, Mikie Sherrill, said she plans to declare a state of emergency on her first day in office to block utility rate hikes and “get…
PRINCETON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy announced 48 new pardons and commutations Friday during a ceremony at Princeton University, marking another major milestone in his administration’s clemency initiative. The event, held at…
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick blasted Council President Justin Lamb on Thursday, accusing him of siding with what he called the “Mo Hill Gang” and Ocean County GOP…
Lawsuit filed against U.S. Department of Education over loan forgiveness eligibility Trenton, NJ – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and 21 other attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department…
New Jersey Legislative SRO, NJ – A new bipartisan law expands legal protections for commercial farmers by allowing them to recover costs tied to bad-faith complaints. Senator Parker Space sponsored the measure,…
New Jersey Legislative SRO, NJ – A new bill aims to exempt property sellers from a recently implemented sales tax if their contracts were finalized before the law took effect. Sen. Declan…
Tampa, FL – A late-night breach at the office of U.S. Attorney Alina Habba left property damaged and investigators searching for an individual who fled the scene, according to Attorney General Pamela…
By Rachael Miller Mikie Sherill was just elected governor of New Jersey on the premise that she is a moderate champion of women’s rights. Her record, unfortunately, shows that she is anything…
HACKENSACK, NJ – A 42-year-old Hackensack woman has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child after authorities say she knew about a juvenile being sexually assaulted and failed to stop…
Washington Township, NJ – A former aide to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was sentenced to ten years in prison after admitting to conduct involving a six-year-old child. He acknowledged paying the…
Braddock, PA – Senator John Fetterman was taken to a Pittsburgh hospital after a fall during an early morning walk near his home.Doctors determined he experienced a ventricular fibrillation flare-up that caused…
Trenton, NJ – A new proposal in the Statehouse is drawing sharp attention as lawmakers move to restrict when officers can cover their faces while engaging with the public. The measure, introduced…