Federal Judge Dismisses Civil Rights Lawsuit Over West Orange Restraining Order Case

Newark, NJ — A federal judge on Friday dismissed a multi-count civil rights lawsuit tied to a 2020 domestic violence restraining order case in West Orange, ending the claims against state officials,…

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Gov. Mikie Sherrill Hits 45% Approval After 100 Days, Trailing Murphy’s Early Ratings in New Jersey

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Gov. Mikie Sherrill enters the end of her first 100 days in office with a 45% approval rating, trailing the early benchmark set by former Gov. Phil Murphy,…

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NJ Energy Bills Spiked Up 17% Since Last Year: Here’s How Much Rates Will Increase in 2026

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey households are still absorbing last year’s sharp electricity price surge—about 17% in 2025—while facing a smaller projected increase of roughly 1.3% in 2026 under the state’s mitigation…

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New York Lawmakers Say Emptying Prisons Will Cut Down Crime Statewide

ALBANY, NY — A new proposal in the New York State Assembly would create a 17-member commission tasked with reducing the state’s prison population and lowering violent crime, with findings due by…

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NJ Lawmakers Demand FIFA Cost Hearings as Tammy Murphy’s Chairwoman Role Draws Scrutiny Over MetLife Plans

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers on Thursday demanded urgent budget hearings into the 2026 FIFA World Cup after raising new concerns about taxpayer exposure, steep transit costs, and the leadership role…

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New Jersey spends $20M to promote World Cup while ‘NY–NJ’ branding sparks political firestorm

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is committing $20 million to promote itself during the 2026 FIFA World Cup even as the event is branded globally as “New York–New Jersey,” a tension that…

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New Jersey’s Battle With FIFA Continues as State Claims $62 Million NJ Transit Bill to Transport Fans

Trenton, NJ – Moving an estimated 320,000 fans to and from eight World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium will cost more than $62 million, with New Jersey Transit officials outlining a plan…

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Delaware Port Expansion Faces $185M Shortfall, Raising Stakes for Jobs and State Funding

Wilmington, DE — A major expansion of the Port of Wilmington now faces a $185 million funding gap after updated cost estimates surged, forcing state leaders to reconsider how to finance one…

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SEPTA Offers Free Subway Rides From World Cup Matches in Philadelphia, Avoiding Surge Pricing

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Fans leaving 2026 World Cup matches at Lincoln Financial Field will ride home for free on the Broad Street Line under a new SEPTA plan backed by a state-supported…

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Mikie Sherrill Called out on World Cup Sales Tax Double Talk

TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey assemblyman is publicly challenging Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s World Cup funding strategy, arguing her administration’s push for temporary taxes conflicts with claims that most fans—and their spending—will…

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No arrests in New Jersey Chick-fil-A mass shooting, gunman at large

Union Township, NJ – A deadly shooting outside a Chick-fil-A on Route 22 that killed one person and wounded six others remains unsolved more than a week later, despite surveillance and dashcam…

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Dear World, Please Forgive New Jersey for Being New Jersey During the World Cup

On behalf of the entire state of New Jersey, we would like to issue FIFA and World Cup soccer fans all over the world a heartfelt apology. We know what you’re thinking:…

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Trump Already Gave New Jersey $10 Million for World Cup Train Fares, Where Did it Go?

Trump Team Says $10.4M Sent for World Cup Transit as Mikie Sherrill Battles FIFA Over $48M Bill Friday Newark, New Jersey — A widening fight over who pays to move tens of…

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Gov. Sherrill Blames Phil Murphy for New Jersey Transit’s High-Priced Fares During World Cup

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. —New Jersey taxpayers could be left covering a $48 million transportation bill for the 2026 World Cup at MetLife Stadium—while FIFA contributes nothing and collects billions from the tournament…

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Brick Township backs ‘Polluters Pay’ bill targeting fossil fuel industry for ‘climate costs’

Resolution supports $50 billion state fund aimed at shifting cleanup costs from taxpayers to energy firms Brick Township, NJ — Brick Township officials have formally backed a proposed New Jersey law that…

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Freight train derails in North Bergen, spills flammable chemical near Route 3

Officials say hazmat crews contained leak of ethyl acetate and no injuries were reported North Bergen, NJ — A freight train derailment in North Bergen spilled a flammable chemical and forced road…

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Jackson Township Becomes First Test of Mikie Sherrill’s New ICE Mask Ban and ICE Won The Battle

ICE arrests previously deported man in Jackson operation, sparking clash with NJ officials. Federal agents took suspect into custody as state leaders dispute mask law and enforcement authority JACKSON, N.J. — A…

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New Jersey’s Judgmental Finger Wagging Dems Go Silent on Eric Swalwell Sexual Assault Allegations

Washington, DC — Allegations of sexual misconduct against Rep. Eric Swalwell have prompted a wave of bipartisan criticism and the suspension of his California gubernatorial campaign, but no public condemnation has emerged…

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Virginia Beach oceanfront shooting leaves 8 wounded; teen suspect arrested

Police say multiple shooters exchanged gunfire after altercation on Atlantic Avenue. Virginia Beach, Virginia — Eight people were shot during a late-night gunfight along the Oceanfront on Saturday, prompting a major response…

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NJ Republicans blame decades of Democratic control as data shows high taxes, rising costs connected to one-party rule

State GOP points to nation-leading property taxes and affordability strain across New Jersey. Trenton, New Jersey — New Jersey Senate Republicans said Friday that more than two decades of Democratic control of…

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