New Jersey State trooper shot in Paterson
PATERSON, NJ – A New Jersey State Police trooper was shot in Paterson Wednesday night. Police say the officer, who remained unidentified, was shot in the leg, reportedly in the 28th Street…
Testa: Murphy’s School Aid Cuts Will Be Devastating for Schools, Students & Property Taxpayers
Sen. Michael Testa said state school aid cuts announced today by the Murphy administration will be devastating for schools, students, and property taxpayers in the 1st Legislative District.…
Holzapfel, McGuckin & Catalano Blast Huge Cuts by Gov. Murphy to Brick, Toms River & Seaside Heights Schools
Sen. Jim Holzapfel, Asm. Greg McGuckin, and Asm. John Catalano blasted huge cuts to several school districts in the 10th Legislative District that were just announced as part of Gov. Phil Murphy's…
Bucco: How Many More Dead Whales Need to Wash Ashore Before Gov. Murphy Does Something?
After another whale washed ashore on a New Jersey beach this morning, Sen. Anthony M. Bucco asked how many more dead whales will it take for Gov. Phil Murphy to do something.…
Oroho, Testa & Steinhardt Slam Murphy’s Budget Cuts to Rural Municipal Aid
Senate Republicans said millions of dollars in budget cuts to Open Space PILOT Aid in Gov. Phil Murphy's FY 2024 state budget proposal will drive property tax increases in more than 100…
Committee Advances Connors-Rumpf-Gove Veterans’ Housing Legislation
The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Connors, Rumpf & Gove that would permit a portion of municipal development trust funds to be spent on housing affordability assistance…
EXCLUSIVE: ‘It Hasn’t Stopped’: The Northern Border Is Wide Open And People Are Funneling Across
EXCLUSIVE: ‘It Hasn’t Stopped’: The Northern Border Is Wide Open And People Are Funneling Across Jennie Taer on March 2, 2023 The northern border is seeing a surge in migrants crossing illegally…
Red State Passes Universal School Choice Legislation
Red State Passes Universal School Choice Legislation Reagan Reese on March 2, 2023 The Arkansas House of Representatives approved a piece of legislation on Thursday that would create a universal school choice…
House GOP Proposes Parents’ Rights Legislation To Allow More Say In Curriculum
House GOP Proposes Parents’ Rights Legislation To Allow More Say In Curriculum Mary Lou Masters on March 2, 2023 House Republicans under the leadership of Speaker Kevin McCarthy of California are reintroducing…
Vast Majority Of Californians Don’t Want Gavin Newsom As President: POLL
Vast Majority Of Californians Don’t Want Gavin Newsom As President: POLL Trevor Schakohl on March 2, 2023 Most self-identified California registered voters oppose Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom running for president in 2024,…
Chicago’s Police Superintendent Stepped Down Amid Surging Crime. An Officer Was Shot And Killed Later That Day
Chicago’s Police Superintendent Stepped Down Amid Surging Crime. An Officer Was Shot And Killed Later That Day Erinn Broadus on March 2, 2023 Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, David O. Brown,…
Biden Admin Wants Allies To Keep Quiet As Iran Comes Closer Than Ever To Nuclear Capability
Biden Admin Wants Allies To Keep Quiet As Iran Comes Closer Than Ever To Nuclear Capability Micaela Burrow on March 2, 2023 The Biden administration is against European allies’ wishes to condemn…
Georgia Considers Banning Child Sex Changes
Georgia Considers Banning Child Sex Changes Laurel Duggan on March 2, 2023 Republican Georgia representatives proposed a bill Thursday banning child sex change procedures including surgeries, hormones and puberty blockers, while state…
JASON SNEAD: The Ranked-Choice Voting Virus Spreads To Utah
JASON SNEAD: The Ranked-Choice Voting Virus Spreads To Utah Jason Snead on March 2, 2023 A “guinea pig.” That is what Sandy, Utah Mayor Monica Zoltanski said that “ranked-choice voting” (RCV) made…
Toms River joins chorus of towns calling for a halt to offshore wind project amid a rise in whale deaths
TOMS RIVER, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has repeatedly stuck to his guns, saying the increase in whale deaths at the Jersey Shore is not related to a massive wind…
All Students Matter: McGuckin calls on Murphy to fairly fund Ocean County school districts
TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you live in Ocean County, chances are you already know you are paying more money in school taxes than your district actually receives. That’s because most districts…
Shore lawmakers eye Murphy’s massive budget surplus for taxpayers, schools, economy
New Jersey lawmakers representing Monmouth and Ocean counties called on Governor Murphy to reinvest the state's budget surplus in response to the Governor's recent budget address.…
O’Scanlon: Murphy Should Explain Cuts in Municipal Aid & Delays in Assistance for Rising Health Care Costs that Will Drive Property Tax Increases
Sen. Declan O'Scanlon said Gov. Phil Murphy should explain cuts to municipal aid that appear in his budget proposal for next year, which will drive large property tax increases when paired with…
‘Demanding Action’: East Palestine Residents Send List Of Demands After Train Derailment
‘Demanding Action’: East Palestine Residents Send List Of Demands After Train Derailment Alexa Schwerha on March 1, 2023 River Valley Organizing, an Ohio nonprofit, compiled a list of demands for Norfolk Southern…
Biden Proposes A Massive Gift To The Corn Lobby
Biden Proposes A Massive Gift To The Corn Lobby John Hugh DeMastri on March 1, 2023 The Biden administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule Wednesday that would allow higher-concentration blends…