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 set to officially dump CDC as top vaccine authority for residents
Trenton, N.J. – The New Jersey Department of Health could soon be the ruling authority when it comes to vaccination requirements, not the federal Centers for Disease Control. A bill declaring a…
NJ lawmaker blasts $300M sports arena plan as rural schools face deep cuts
Trenton, N.J. – A fiery exchange erupted in the State Assembly late Wednesday night as lawmakers advanced a sweeping $2.5 billion economic development bill that includes up to $300 million in tax…
Garden State Equality Blames Extremist Politicians for Fight Against Biological Men in Women’s Sports
TRENTON, N.J. – The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in two cases this week that could have sweeping implications for transgender rights in sports and beyond, prompting concern from advocacy…
Ocean County Seeks to Double Open Space Tax in 2026 With Ballot Referendum
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners began the new year with a historic swearing-in and an ambitious proposal from its new director aimed at curbing overdevelopment through expanded…
Toms River Police Chief Backs Mayor’s Decision to Veto Council’s Ordinance on Police Testing
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Mayor Dan Rodrick has promised to veto a Toms River Township Council measure that would have extended an expired police promotion list, siding with Police Chief Guy Maire…
The Lakewood Scoop Named Official Newspaper of Jackson in Unanimous Council Vote
JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township Council has voted to name the Lakewood Scoop, Jersey Shore Online, and the Asbury Park Press as the official newspapers of the township. Based out of…
New Ocean County Commissioner faces scrutiny over continued ratepayer-funded health benefits at Toms River MUA
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Newly elected Ocean County Commissioner Shmuel “Sam” Ellenbogen is drawing renewed criticism for continuing to receive free, high-value health benefits from the Toms River Municipal Utilities Authority, where…
NJ legislature designates March 30 as Menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome Awareness Day
TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Assembly Health Committee has approved a measure to raise public awareness about menstrual toxic shock syndrome, designating March 30 each year as “Menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome…
New Jersey’s $300 Million Money Pit Needs More Cash as Dems Investigate Environmental Plan for Statehouse
TRENTON, N.J. – Just three years after completing a massive $300 million renovation of the New Jersey State House, lawmakers are now turning their attention to the building’s long-term environmental footprint with…
NJ lawmakers advance charter school reform bill tightening admissions, reporting, and athletics rules
TRENTON, N.J. – A sweeping proposal to overhaul how New Jersey’s charter schools manage admissions, student transfers, and athletic participation cleared the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee this week, setting the stage…
New Jersey seeks to toughen law that would allow school bus video to be used to ticket illegal passers
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey lawmakers are advancing a proposal that would allow school buses to be equipped with monitoring cameras to capture motorists who illegally pass while children are boarding or…
NJ Transit raises parking rates again as agency cites sustainability push
NEWARK, N.J. – NJ Transit will roll out new parking rate increases beginning January 15 as part of its ongoing effort to align commuter lot pricing with market rates and sustain operations…
Useless Weird Sh-t: Phil Murphy gives 350,000 Ex-Cons Right to Serve on Jury duty
TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order this week restoring jury service rights to more than 350,000 New Jersey residents who have completed their criminal sentences, calling it a…
NJ GOP senators propose bill requiring local police and courts to work with ICE on deportations
TRENTON, NJ – A group of Republican lawmakers has introduced legislation that would compel New Jersey police, correctional facilities, and courts to cooperate directly with federal immigration authorities when handling cases involving…
Doxxing the NYPD? New York City Bans Police from Using Police Plaza as Contact Address for Medical Emergencies
NEW YORK, NY – A new internal policy from the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) is drawing criticism from within city emergency services after requiring that emergency medical reports for injured…
Muslim Heritage Month flag raised above City Hall Newark as residents chant Allahu Ackbar
NEWARK, NJ – The Muslim flag was raised above Newark City Hall Friday afternoon as city officials, faith leaders, and community members gathered to mark New Jersey’s observance of Muslim Heritage Month…
New Jersey moves forward on $6.6 million psychedelic magic mushroom legalization bill
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey is moving to legalize another federally banned drug. A new proposal before the New Jersey Legislature seeks to legalize, regulate, and fund psilocybin-assisted behavioral health care in…
NJ GOP senators propose bill requiring local police and courts to work with ICE on deportations
TRENTON, NJ – A group of Republican lawmakers has introduced legislation that would compel New Jersey police, correctional facilities, and courts to cooperate directly with federal immigration authorities when handling cases involving…
New Jersey Teens Could Soon Hide Their Mental Health Issues from Parents Under Proposed Law
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers are considering a proposal that would allow minors as young as 14 to seek behavioral health treatment without parental consent, lowering the current threshold by two…
NJ bill would require prisons to house inmates by gender identity and honor preferred pronouns
TRENTON, NJ – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would mandate that transgender and non-binary inmates be housed in state correctional facilities according to their gender identity or expression,…