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 says Attorney General should have more requirements to serve as top law enforcement official in state
Proposed legislation would establish minimum age, residency, and legal experience requirements for the role. Trenton, NJ – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would establish formal qualifications for individuals…
Sherrill Criticizes Trump Administration Response as New Jerseyans Stranded in Middle East
Governor Mikie Sherrill says communication failures left residents stranded abroad while her administration works with federal officials to bring them home. Trenton, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday criticized the Trump…
Man charged after bringing weed smoking, beer drinking parakeet to local bar in Greensburg
Police say the bird had a broken leg and appeared underweight after being transported in the man’s pocket. Greensburg, PA – A Greensburg man was arrested after allegedly bringing an injured parakeet…
New Jersey wants cops to undergo personal bias reviews every five years
Sen. Angela McKnight’s proposal aims to identify extremist ties and prevent discriminatory policing TRENTON, NJ – A new bill in the New Jersey Senate would require all state, county, and municipal police…
New Jersey could grant E-ZPass toll exemptions to disabled veterans
Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez introduces measure to eliminate Turnpike and Parkway tolls for qualifying veterans. Trenton, NJ – Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez (D-Middlesex) has introduced a proposal that would exempt New Jersey’s disabled veterans…
New law seeks to remove ethics guardrails for spouses of New Jersey’s most powerful public officials
Bill A5214 would ease ethics restrictions on spouses of New Jersey state employees. Measure allows spouses of certain state officials to invest in or hold interests in cannabis or casino industries under…
YouTuber Tyler Oliveira, Ocean County politician, deplatformed after controversial Lakewood video
Platforms crack down after Oliveira’s “Jewish invasion” video accuses Lakewood’s Orthodox community of welfare abuse. Lakewood, NJ – Tyler Oliveira, a YouTube documentarian known for on-the-ground exposés, has been banned from Facebook,…
New Jersey wants students who engage in bias conduct to undergo mandatory psychiatric evaluation and counseling
A new Senate proposal seeks to address rising school bias incidents through mandatory counseling and intervention plans. Trenton, NJ – Senator Britnee Timberlake has introduced legislation that would require New Jersey students…
New Jersey bill would make State Police an independent department reporting directly to the Governor
Proposal removes State Police from oversight by the Attorney General, creating a standalone Cabinet-level agency TRENTON, NJ – A new bill in the New Jersey Assembly could significantly reshape how the state’s…
New Jersey seeking continued overhaul of policing to limit use of force, increase de-escalation
Assembly measure mandates de-escalation, reporting, and medical aid standards in statewide reform effort TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers are advancing new police accountability legislation that would require the state Attorney General…
Ding! Dong! Jasmine’s Gone: Crockett Loses Texas Democrat Primary Election
James Talarico defeats Jasmine Crockett in Texas Democratic Senate primary upset. Progressive congresswoman falls short as voters choose a softer-spoken reformer over a fiery firebrand AUSTIN, TX – Texas State Rep. James…
Maryland lawmakers consider bill to ban lead ammunition for all hunting by 2029
Proposal would require transition to nonlead ammo, citing environmental and health risks from toxic exposure ANNAPOLIS, MD – A bill before the Maryland House of Delegates would phase out the use of…
Ocean County GOP Commissioner Describes Flight from Iranian Islamic State to Find Success in America in Business and Politics
A young refugee from Iran rose to become one of New Jersey’s most influential county leaders TOMS RIVER, NJ – Frank Sadeghi, who once escaped the oppressive regime of Iran as a…
Man who demanded money from U.S. Treasury in the name of Allah sees case tossed out of D.C. court
Court rejects claims by D.C. man who invoked religious trust and digital currency to demand trillions from U.S. Treasury WASHINGTON, D.C. – A federal judge in the District of Columbia has dismissed…
Air Force must expand UFO records search in journalist’s FOIA lawsuit, judge orders
Court says military’s response lacked detail but upholds decision to withhold one classified video WASHINGTON, D.C. – A federal judge in the District of Columbia has ordered the U.S. Air Force to…
Federal judge dismisses D.C. lawsuit accusing French Embassy of espionage and sex trafficking
Court finds complaint too vague and “essentially fictitious,” citing lack of jurisdiction WASHINGTON, D.C. – A federal judge in the District of Columbia has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a woman who…
Judge dismisses New Jersey man’s lawsuit accusing CNN and other media of “mind control”
Court finds allegations against TV executives and talk show hosts “frivolous” and unsupported TRENTON, NJ – A New Jersey federal judge has dismissed a bizarre lawsuit filed by a man who claimed…
Virginia’s effort to ban facial coverings for police fails in committee
Legislation that would have restricted law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings while on duty did not advance. Virginia, VA – A bill that sought to prohibit most state and federal law-enforcement…
Virginia lawmakers vote to decriminalize suicide
A bill awaiting the governor’s action would eliminate Virginia’s longstanding common-law classification of suicide as a crime. Virginia, VA – Virginia lawmakers have approved legislation that would formally abolish the common-law crime…
New Jersey high school students could get gym credits for being volunteer firefighters under proposed law
Legislation introduced in Trenton would allow certain students to earn graduation credits by completing a county fire academy course and volunteering locally. New Jersey, NJ – A newly introduced bill in the…