Monmouth Senate Republicans Blast Murphy’s Medical Meddling with COVID-19 Critical Care Drug

Senator Declan O’Scanlon, Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso, and Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger (all R-Monmouth) issued a statement today calling on the Governor to rescind restrictions he placed on the ability of doctors to prescribe…

Organized Crime Evolved? Public Jobs, Contracts are the New Brown Envelopes of Ocean County’s Organized, Legalized Political “Crime”

NEW JERSEY-They treat the business no differently than an organized crime syndicate, but in New Jersey, it’s completely legal. Gone are the days when politicians take brown envelopes under the table filled…

2020 Ocean County Political Predictions

A new year means new opportunities for those who engage in the open warfare of partisan and non-partisan politics in Ocean County. Here’s our 2020 political predictions in Ocean County. Andy Kim…

GOP Sends Big Message to Murphy Administration to Protest School Cuts

Students, teachers, administrators, and parents from the Toms River Regional School District were in attendance Tuesday to rally against the extreme cuts to school funding. 10th District legislators, Senator Jim Holzapfel, Assemblymen…

Pooper Scooper, Town Hall Security Guard Among those Who Have to Reapply for Jobs to Work for Mayor Mo Hill

TOMS RIVER-A list of employees who have to reapply for their jobs including a “pooper scooper” and town hall security has been released. The 42 employees are part of the 44 jobs…

Jackson Trails Planning Board Reconsideration Letter – Full

The following is the Jackson Trails Planning Board letter for reconsideration presented to the Township of Jackson. Document obtained via Jackson. BREAKING NEWS: Can Jackson Win? Jackson Planning Board Attorney Greg McGuckin…

Ocean County Republicans Announce 2019 Campaign Recommendations

TOMS RIVER, NJ-Today the Ocean County Republican Organization formally announced the recommendation of the 2019 Candidate Screening Committee. The committee met with and interviewed candidates for County Freeholder, County Sheriff, and candidates…

Shore Republicans Say Murphy’s Rental Tax Will Hurt Tourism Industry

TRENTON,NJ–New Jersey still has one thriving industry, it’s shore tourism. That could be in jeopardy too, according to some shore area Republicans who are standing up against Governor Phil Murphy’s latest tax…

Local Officials Claim State Budget Loaded With Tax Hikes, Pet Projects for Democrats

State Sen. Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Dave Wolfe and Greg McGuckin, all R-Ocean, said that in addition to $1.5 billion in tax hikes on middle class families and businesses, Gov. Phil Murphy…

District, Legislative Efforts Help Restore State Funding for Toms River Schools

$3.3 million cut reduced to zero Oct. 18, 2017, Toms River— This past June, the state announced a revised funding plan that would cost Toms River Regional Schools $3.3 million, despite…

Jackson Council Abruptly Adjourns Meeting After Residents Press Officials on Open Space Spending

Jackson Township, NJ – A contentious Jackson Township Council meeting came to an abrupt end Tuesday after residents sharply questioned elected officials about hundreds of thousands of dollars in proposed Open Space…

New Jersey Bill Would Prevent Preschool Lotteries From Separating Twins

The proposal would require public preschool programs to treat twins and other multiples as a single unit during enrollment and give parents greater control over classroom placement. TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey…

New Jersey Bill Would Allow Ambulances to Transport Injured Police Dogs

The legislation would permit emergency medical personnel to transport and provide emergency care to injured law enforcement canines when no human patient requires treatment. TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey lawmaker has…

Jackson mayor’s alleged affair with police union boss at center of federal civil rights suit

JACKSON, NJ – Explosive allegations of a romantic relationship between Jackson Township’s mayor and a police union leader have landed the municipality in federal court, after a resident claimed she was silenced…

Judge Orders Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Jackson Township Mayor to Proceed

TRENTON, N.J. – A federal judge has issued a mixed ruling in a case brought by a Jackson Township resident who claims she was silenced and removed from multiple public meetings after…

NJ bill seeks to end weekly COVID-19 testing mandate for unvaccinated state workers

TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly aims to permanently eliminate the requirement that unvaccinated state employees undergo regular COVID-19 testing, marking another step toward rolling back…

New Jersey proposes new rules for lobsters

TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly aims to clarify how lobster size limits are enforced within the state’s marine waters, ensuring that existing restrictions apply only…

New Jersey bill seeks to ban discrimination against unvaccinated residents

TRENTON, N.J. – A group of Republican lawmakers has introduced legislation that would make it illegal in New Jersey to ask about, require, or discriminate based on an individual’s COVID-19 vaccination status.…

New Jersey law targets illegal, unlicensed drivers

TRENTON, N.J. – Two Jersey Shore lawmakers are pushing to strengthen penalties for drivers who have never been issued a valid driver’s license, saying tougher measures are needed to deter repeat offenders…

New Jersey lawmakers move to create public registry for convicted animal abusers, like Meghan’s Law

TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would establish a statewide registry for convicted animal abusers, marking one of the most sweeping efforts yet to track and…

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