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Officials warn of SNAP scams preying on New Jersey families during shutdown

TRENTON, NJ – State officials are warning residents to stay alert for scammers targeting families who rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits as the federal government shutdown continues. Attorney General…

Church wins New Jersey tax case after court reverses exemption denial

STRATFORD, NJ – A New Jersey Tax Court has ruled in favor of the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, overturning a Camden County tax board decision that…

Sherrill’s stunning win in New Jersey marks historic milestone for Black political power

Washington, DC – A powerful new chapter in New Jersey politics unfolded as Mikie Sherrill secured victory in the state’s gubernatorial race alongside Lt. Governor-elect Dale Caldwell, marking a historic moment for…

Mikie Sherrill elected New Jersey’s first Democratic woman governor

TRENTON, NJ – U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill has been elected the 57th governor of New Jersey, defeating Republican Jack Ciattarelli in a decisive statewide victory that marks a historic moment in Garden…

Morning commute snarled by crashes, delays across North Jersey highways

NEWARK, NJ – A string of early morning crashes and traffic disruptions slowed commuters across northern New Jersey on Wednesday, with major delays reported on the New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway,…

Bomb threat forces polling site shutdown at the Jersey Shore

DEAL, NJ – A bomb threat Tuesday morning forced the evacuation of Deal School, where voting was underway for local elections. Authorities quickly redirected voters to Deal Borough Hall at 190 Norwood…

New Jersey winner bags $500K Halloween lottery shocker

Halloween shocker as Union County player snags $500K lottery prize Trenton, NJ – A Union County resident got more than candy this Halloween after hitting a $500,000 jackpot on a scratch-off ticket…

Threats target polling sites across seven New Jersey counties, some locations temporarily closed

Trenton, NJ – Law enforcement responded early Tuesday to emailed threats targeting polling places in multiple New Jersey counties, prompting temporary closures and heightened security as voters headed to the polls. Attorney…

Alina Habba vows zero tolerance on New Jersey Election Fraud and Voter Interference

NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced that her office, in coordination with the FBI, will actively investigate and prosecute any criminal activity related to the upcoming general election, pledging a…

Shell Officially Backs Out of New Jersey Offshore Wind Leases in Another Blow to the Sherrill-Murphy Green Energy Agenda

Houston, TX – Shell New Energies has formally exited the US offshore wind market, withdrawing from the Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind joint venture and transferring its 50 percent stake to partner EDF.…

Lawmaker pushes plan to extend state control over Atlantic City another decade

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Senator Vince Polistina announced plans to introduce legislation extending state oversight of Atlantic City for another ten years under the Municipal Stabilization and Recovery Act. The law, first…

Frost Alert: Cold snap settles over New Jersey as fall temperatures take hold

TRENTON, NJ – After a mild start to fall, colder weather is moving into New Jersey this week, bringing frosty mornings and crisp, cool afternoons across much of the state. Sunday morning…

New Jersey bill would lock down personal data on police accident reports

TRENTON, NJ – A new Assembly bill would require public agencies to redact personal information from vehicle accident reports released under New Jersey’s Open Public Records Act. The measure, A5575, sponsored by…

Massive early-morning fire rips through South Jersey apartment complex, injures five

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Thick smoke and flames tore through the Autumn Ridge Apartments early Saturday morning, sending residents fleeing into the cold night air. The blaze erupted just after 2 a.m.,…

Jack Ciattarelli Vows to Dismantle New Jersey’s Sanctuary State Policies and End Plastic Bag Ban on Day One

TRENTON, N.J. – Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli is outlining an aggressive first-day agenda as he seeks to reclaim the New Jersey governor’s office for his party in the final days before the…

New Jersey in State of Emergency After Booker, Kim, Senate Democrats Vote No on Latest Attempt to Reopen Government

TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has declared a statewide State of Emergency effective at midnight, citing an imminent threat to food security after the Trump Administration suspended federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…

GOP Lawmaker Demands $131 Million in Failed Off-Shore Wind Plan Be Returned to New Jersey Residents

Trenton, NJ – Senator Carmen Amato is calling on state leaders to redirect more than $131 million left over from the failed Orsted offshore wind project to provide rate relief for New…

New Jersey urges residents to check smoke and CO alarms as clocks fall back Sunday

TRENTON, N.J. – As daylight saving time ends this Sunday, the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety is reminding residents to “change your clock, check your batteries” — a lifesaving habit that…

Fall is Officially On! Halloween weekend brings brisk winds and a chill across New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – Halloween revelers across the region will need to brace for blustery conditions and falling temperatures as a gusty cold front sweeps through the Mid-Atlantic. Forecasters say winds could gust…

New Jersey falls to 16th in education, Ciattarelli vows to reverse the downward trend

SOMERVILLE, N.J. – Former Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli is challenging long-held claims that New Jersey’s public school system ranks among the best in the country, arguing that the state’s academic performance…

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