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Fairfax County, VA – Fairfax County Mason District Supervisor Andres Jimenez has been charged with reckless driving after a Virginia State Trooper allegedly clocked his Porsche traveling 104 mph in a 70-mph…
Washington, D.C. – Social media users are widely sharing a claim that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez mistakenly identified Deloitte as a corporation responsible for chemical pollution and rivers catching fire while discussing environmental…
Washington, D.C. – Rising gas prices continue to weigh heavily on American voters, with a new national survey finding that two-thirds say fuel costs will likely influence their vote in November. The…
Yountville, CA – Paul Pelosi, 86, is under investigation following a reported hit-and-run crash in Yountville after authorities said he struck a legally parked vehicle and continued driving before stopping. According to…
Virginia “Ginny” Haines marks her 80th birthday after a career spanning the New Jersey Legislature, the New Jersey Lottery, the Republican National Committee, and Ocean County government. Toms River, NJ – Ocean…
Fortunately, for Jersey City residents, the Democrats who created the problems are gone and the Democrats in power now, have a plan to fix the problems created by other Democrats in the…
Rep. Eric Davanzo said he refused to remove a patriotic jacket celebrating America’s 250th anniversary after House leadership deemed it a prohibited costume under chamber rules. Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Rep. Eric…
Legislation advancing in the State Senate would give municipalities preferential access to state grants and other funding if they adopt zoning changes that allow for denser residential development. Trenton, NJ – New…
Sen. Declan O’Scanlon accused Democratic leaders of withholding details of the state budget until the final hours before a scheduled vote, arguing the process lacks transparency. Trenton, NJ – Republican State Sen.…
Assembly Bill 1326 would create a 13-member task force to examine higher education governance, oversight and administrative costs, backed by a $200,000 taxpayer-funded appropriation. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers are proposing…
A new New York law prohibiting most local, state, and federal law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings while interacting with the public is now in effect, setting the stage for an…
A federal judge ruled the Justice Department cannot force Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken, and Paterson to change their local immigration policies because New Jersey’s statewide directive would remain in effect even if…
A new court filing seeks judicial oversight as Seaside Park and Berkeley Township continue negotiations over how to divide assets, debts, and financial obligations following the historic annexation of South Seaside Park.…
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport has released new statewide model policies aimed at protecting access to schools, hospitals, shelters and places of worship as federal immigration enforcement activity continues across New Jersey. New…
Legislation would require state prisons and local jails to help eligible inmates enroll in Medicaid or other health insurance programs before their release. A New York lawmaker has introduced legislation aimed at…
Legislation would establish a separate political violence offense, create an independent review board, and require specialized training for law enforcement and prosecutors. A bipartisan New Jersey bill would create a new criminal…
A suspect accused of striking and killing a pedestrian in Gaithersburg and fleeing the scene was arrested at Newark Liberty International Airport while attempting to board a flight, police said. Montgomery County…
Federal prosecutors say a New York real estate developer bribed Newark officials to obtain permits and certificates while also profiting from the sale of unauthorized identification cards bearing Department of Homeland Security…
A former Newark deputy mayor who admitted accepting cash, jewelry, and other benefits in exchange for helping developers secure city-owned properties has been sentenced to more than a year in federal prison.…
Republican leaders are calling for an investigation after campaign signs at a Frederick County early voting location were reportedly defaced with obscenities and anti-Semitic messages. The Maryland Republican Party on Thursday condemned…
NJ Transit has spent more than $25 million on planning and design for its Meadowlands Transitway project, yet World Cup transportation is currently relying on trains, shuttle buses, and temporary traffic management…