New Jersey targets big mattress with bedding czar to combat improperly discarded waste

TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal in the State Legislature would require mattress manufacturers, renovators, and retailers doing business in New Jersey to join a statewide stewardship program designed to recycle and…

New Jersey bill would let churches and synagogues convert property into affordable housing complexes

TRENTON, NJ – Two New Jersey state senators have introduced legislation that would make it easier for religious institutions and nonprofit organizations to convert their existing properties into housing developments that include…

New Jersey Cop Who Nearly Won State Race on Election Day Busted for Assaulting Child He Met Online

ENGLEWOOD, NJ – A former Dumont mayor and current Jersey City police sergeant has been arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a child he met on social media, prosecutors said Monday. Andrew…

Bomb threat at North Jersey hospital deemed not credible, police say

SECAUCUS, NJ – A bomb threat reported at Secaucus University Hospital early Tuesday prompted a police investigation and temporary safety measures before being declared unfounded. The Secaucus Police Department said officers responded…

Fourteen charged in Lucchese crime family sports betting ring bust across New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – Fourteen people, including alleged members and associates of the Lucchese crime family, have been charged in what authorities describe as a multimillion-dollar illegal sports betting and money laundering operation…

CDC data shows people in New Jersey and blue states less likely to die by suicide than those in red states

TRENTON, NJ – Federal data from the Centers for Disease Control reveals that residents of politically blue states such as New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts are less likely to die by…

New Jersey Lawmaker Pushing to Lower State Sales Tax

TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal in the New Jersey General Assembly aims to roll back the state’s sales and use tax from 6.625 percent to 6 percent, restoring it to its…

Bill seeks to slash New Jersey sales tax on used cars by half

TRENTON, NJ – A new measure introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would cut the state sales tax on used motor vehicles by 50 percent, aiming to make car ownership more affordable…

As Housing Prices Soar, New Jersey Seeks to Double Threshold on Million Dollar Mansion Tax

TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal before the New Jersey Legislature seeks to ease the state’s so-called “mansion tax” by raising the price threshold at which it applies from $1 million to…

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New Jersey wants to reclassify criminals who were victims of domestic violence prior to crime

TRENTON, NJ – Lawmakers are considering legislation that would allow courts to reduce or resentence certain defendants who were victims of domestic violence or abuse if that abuse contributed to their criminal…

Largest Offshore Wind Project in New Jersey Dead in the Water Crushing Murphy’s Wind Farm Dreams

Phil Murphy’s offshore wind dreams run out of air after latest cancellation. TRENTON, NJ – The developers behind New Jersey’s largest proposed offshore wind project have officially pulled the plug, telling the…

New Jersey lawmakers seeking new $3 per night hotel tax

NEWARK, NJ – Visitors staying at hotels in New Jersey’s largest city may soon see an extra $3 charge per night on their bill under a proposal designed to bolster local fire…

ICE Storming New Jersey Congresswoman Must Face Trial for Assaulting Federal Agents, Judge Rules

Judge rejects bid to toss charges against Rep. McIver Newark, NJ – A federal judge on Thursday refused to dismiss the criminal case against U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver, denying her claim that…

Winter WonderLights returns as New Jersey’s largest holiday drive-thru show

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The Winter WonderLights Annual Holiday Light Show kicks off November 21 at the Middlesex County Fairgrounds, offering New Jersey’s largest animated drive-thru display. Key Points Bigger, brighter, and…

Lawmakers push to add sickle cell anemia to New Jersey’s medical cannabis program

TRENTON, NJ – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly aims to expand access to medical cannabis for patients living with sickle cell anemia. Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson and Assemblyman William…

Mafia Sports Betting Operation Dismantled in New Jersey Involved Student Athletes

TRENTON, NJ – Fourteen individuals have been charged for their alleged roles in an organized crime-linked multimillion-dollar sports betting operation that investigators say spanned multiple states and was led by a member…

DCA urges New Jersey residents hit by SNAP delay to apply for winter utility protections

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs is reminding residents affected by the federal delay in SNAP benefits that they may qualify for state utility assistance and shutoff protections…

Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill vows to freeze energy hikes, reopen government, and “fight for affordability” in New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey’s newly elected governor, Mikie Sherrill, said she plans to declare a state of emergency on her first day in office to block utility rate hikes and “get…

Murphy touts migrants, diversity and safety as New Jersey prepares for World Cup spotlight

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy said New Jersey remains one of the most welcoming and safest states in the nation for immigrants, including its large Mexican community, while highlighting his administration’s efforts…

New Jersey moves to provide tax breaks for volunteer first responders

TRENTON, NJ – Legislation sponsored by Senator Carmen F. Amato Jr. to provide tax relief for volunteer first responders has advanced from the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee with bipartisan support. The…

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