License and Registration Now Required for E-Bikes in New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has signed into law one of the toughest e-bike regulation measures in the country, aiming to address a surge in accidents and fatalities linked to the…

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The Federal Government Can’t Be Trusted: Murphy signs new vaccine law to create state-based immunization guidance

Trenton, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy announced he has signed legislation shifting New Jersey’s vaccination and immunization guidance from federal to state oversight, citing growing concerns about misinformation and distrust in public…

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New Jersey State Capitol Building in Trenton

N.J. Democrats push through $128M midnight spending bill with zero GOP input

Trenton, N.J. – In a move that has ignited sharp backlash, New Jersey Democrats advanced a $128 million spending bill behind closed doors late Wednesday night, approving the measure without Republican participation…

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Mikie Sherrill Says Trump, ICE Inciting Peaceful Protesters to Spark Violence for His “Militia”

NEWARK, N.J. – The protesters in Minnesota have been peaceful, but ICE agents haven’t been. That is the messaging coming out of New Jersey today from its future governor. Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill…

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Unhappy Gilmore? Virginia Haines Emerges as Key Opponent to Once Powerful Ocean GOP Chairman

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Veteran former Ocean County Commissioner Virginia “Ginny” Haines has emerged as a leading challenger to embattled Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore ahead of the party’s leadership election…

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New York bill seeks to repeal highway use tax long criticized by trucking industry

ALBANY, N.Y. – A new proposal before the New York State Assembly aims to eliminate the state’s long-standing highway use tax, a levy that trucking companies say puts them at a competitive…

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New Jersey Officials Now Have Final Say in Vaccinations, Not CDC,

TRENTON, N.J. – A heated hearing before the Assembly Health Committee Monday exposed sharp partisan divides over a Democrat-backed bill that would transfer New Jersey’s immunization authority from the federal Centers for…

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Federal judge tosses NJ Transit employee’s lawsuit, rules agency is a state entity immune from federal labor law claims

CAMDEN, NJ – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by NJ Transit employee Sino Wa Johnson against New Jersey Transit Bus Operations and her union, ruling that the transit agency…

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New Jersey Begins Path To Consolidating School Districts Ahead of Mikie Sherrill’s Inauguration

OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Seeking to streamline local education systems and reduce redundant spending, State Senator Vin Gopal (D-Long Branch) has introduced legislation that would require every New Jersey county to develop…

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New Jersey Could See Another Energy Bill Spike in 2026, As Sherill Promises Day One Freeze

TRENTON, NJ – The only people who will see a freeze on day one of Mikie Sherill’s term in the governor’s office are the people who can’t afford to pay their electric…

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Sherrill nominates Lily Laux of Texas School Exec as New Jersey’s next Commissioner of Education

TRENTON, NJ – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill announced the nomination of Lily Laux to serve as New Jersey’s next Commissioner of Education, selecting a career educator and policy leader with nearly two decades…

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Sherrill names Evan Weiss to lead New Jersey Economic Development Authority

TRENTON, NJ – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill has appointed Evan Weiss as Chief Executive Officer of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, selecting a veteran economic strategist with a history of public and…

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Sherrill taps Ed Potosnak to lead New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

TRENTON, NJ – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill has announced her nomination of Ed Potosnak to serve as the next Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, selecting a seasoned environmental advocate…

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Lakewood’s Private School Bus Consortium to go Countywide Under New Proposal, State Funded

TRENTON, N.J. – A bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate seeks to create a three-year pilot program in Ocean County that would shift responsibility for nonpublic school transportation from local school…

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We translated Mikie Sherrill’s Spanish-speaking video so you don’t have to

Hola! Soy Mikie! Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill released a video message in Spanish on X Friday, appealing directly to Hispanic residents as part of her transition to governor of New Jersey. The post,…

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Illegal Alien Identified as Man Who Threw Rock at School Bus, Injuring Young Girl

Palisades Park, NJ – A 40-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly throwing a rock through the window of a school bus on the New Jersey Turnpike, an attack that left an…

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Phil Murphy Budgets $1 Million to Fund New Jersey’s Fight Against Trump , Raises Taxes

TRENTON, N.J. – Gov. Phil Murphy has released his proposed fiscal year 2026 budget for New Jersey, outlining $58.1 billion in spending, an increase of roughly $2 billion from the previous year.…

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Crashes and disabled vehicles cause heavy delays across New York on Wednesday morning

NEW YORK, N.Y. – A string of crashes, vehicle fires, and disabled cars slowed morning traffic across the New York metro area and beyond Wednesday, with several incidents reported from Albany to…

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The Most Terrifying and Creepy Haunts in New York City

New York City may be known for its towering skyscrapers, bright lights, and bustling streets, but lurking behind all that glamour are dark corners steeped in mystery and fear. From haunted buildings…

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Armed robbery suspect arrested after gunfire at Wilmington grocery store

Second suspect arrested in armed grocery store robbery that ended in gunfire in Wilmington WILMINGTON, DE – Delaware State Police have arrested a second suspect in connection with a November armed robbery…

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