Convicted Child Rapist Pardoned by Gov. Tim Walz Deported to Laos
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced Friday that federal immigration authorities have deported Tou Lue Vang, a Laotian national whose recent pardon by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and…
New Jersey Special Education Chief Under Fire After Skipping Hearing as Parents, Lawmakers Demand Answers
Trenton, NJ — A growing dispute over New Jersey’s special education oversight intensified Thursday after Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia publicly accused state education officials of avoiding accountability when Dr. Lily Laux, Gov. Mikie…
Federal Child Exploitation Operation Targets Disney Cruise Line Workers
San Diego, CA — Disney Cruise Line says it fully cooperated with federal investigators after multiple crew members connected to cruise ships docking in San Diego were arrested in a child sexual…
New Jersey’s Wealth Flight Accelerates as High Taxes Push Residents, Billions in Income Out of State
Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lost nearly 19,400 tax filers and more than $2.5 billion in adjusted gross income between 2022 and 2023 as higher-income residents continued leaving for lower-tax states, according…
NJ Traffic Update: Parkway Crash in Cranford, Tunnel Delays Stretch Morning Commute
NEWARK, N.J. — Thursday morning commuters across New Jersey faced heavy congestion at major Hudson River crossings and multiple crashes on key highways, slowing traffic from South Jersey to North Jersey during…
West Orange Board Rejects Vikings Owner Zygi Wilf’s 496-Unit Development on Watchung Ridge
WEST ORANGE, N.J. — A controversial proposal backed by Minnesota Vikings co-owner Zygmunt “Zygi” Wilf to build nearly 500 apartments on one of Essex County’s last major untouched forests failed Wednesday after…
Mikie Sherrill Approves Controversial Gas Pipeline Through New Jersey to New York Through Raritan Bay
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Tidelands Resource Council approved a critical state license Wednesday for the long-disputed Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) pipeline, advancing a project that will transport Pennsylvania natural gas…
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…