Bucco slams Murphy’s energy plan as costly and politically motivated

TRENTON, NJ — Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) criticized Governor Phil Murphy’s newly announced executive actions on energy policy Wednesday, accusing the administration of recycling failed strategies while ignoring the…

Lawmakers call on Murphy to suspend state tax, equity tax on rising utility bills

TRENTON, NJ — Republican State Senators Joe Pennacchio (R-26) and Latham Tiver (R-8) are calling on Governor Phil Murphy to suspend state taxes on electricity bills, citing increased pressure on households and…

Chinese spy tech found in solar devices as Murphy pivots to the sun to fix energy crisis

BEDMINSTER, NJ — State Senator Doug Steinhardt (R-23) is urging immediate legislative action following reports that unauthorized communication devices, potentially linked to the Chinese Communist Party, were found embedded in solar power…

Five Republicans emerge as possible successors to Ocean County GOP chairman George Gilmore

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — With Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore facing mounting criticism from within his party, Republican insiders are increasingly looking ahead to 2026, when Gilmore’s chairmanship could face serious…

Trump accused of being paid millions for endorsement by son of former White House advisor

SEASIDE PARK, N.J. — Just days after retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn was paid to endorse New Jersey Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea at a campaign event, Flynn’s son, Michael Flynn Jr.,…

Republicans call for Spadea to exit race as Trump endorses Ciattarelli

In a pivotal moment for the New Jersey Republican primary,President Donald Trump announced his endorsement of Jack Ciattarelli on Monday, calling him a “terrific America First Candidate” and solidifying Ciattarelli’s position as…

Just Work From Home: NJ Transit Tells Commuters to Prepare for Complete Shutdown on Friday

NJ Transit warns of full rail shutdown as engineers union threatens strike NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit announced Saturday that its rail service could come to a complete halt beginning Friday due…

NJ assemblywoman’s Mother’s Day post draws attention for self-praise

HOLMDEL, N.J. — A New Jersey lawmaker raised eyebrows over the weekend after a Mother’s Day message posted on her official Facebook page appeared to praise herself for both her political accomplishments…

Brooklyn based kosher market to open at closed former Stop and Shop

HOWELL, N.J. — Moisha’s Discount Supermarket, a Brooklyn-based grocery chain, is opening a new location on Route 9 in Howell, filling the space vacated by Stop & Shop after the company closed…

Governor Murphy relieved after congressman who stormed federal facility with mob released from jail

Newark, NJ –New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy voiced strong support for Newark Mayor Ras Baraka following the mayor’s release from federal custody late Friday evening. Murphy called his arrest earlier “unjust” and…

Mikie Sherrill accused of Stolen Valor in campaign ads, promoting her as Lt. Commander

MORRISTOWN, NJ — A Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s campaign inaccurately identified her as a “lieutenant commander” in more than 20 fundraising emails during her time in Congress, despite official military records showing she…

Manchester officers depart on Police Unity Tour honoring fallen colleagues

MANCHESTER, NJ — Members of Manchester PBA 246 have officially begun their journey on the 2025 Police Unity Tour, riding in remembrance of fallen law enforcement officers, including two from their own…

NJ 101.5 anchor Bill Spadea - Photo by Bill Spadea, Facebook

Spadea says he loves getting people angry to make money ‘It’s a great business model’

TRENTON, NJ – A new hot mic audio reveals New Jersey GOP candidate Bill Spadea bragging about how much money he and his radio station, New Jersey 101.5 made over his radio…

Evesham police join Kick-Off Ride ahead of Police Unity Tour departure

EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, NJ — Officers from the Evesham Township Police Department participated Thursday in the Kick-Off Ride for the Police Unity Tour, a prelude to the multi-day event honoring fallen law enforcement…

New bill in Trenton could send utility bills soaring even higher, lawmaker warns

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Senate Environment and Energy Committee has advanced Senate Bill No. 249, which would require electric utilities to create and implement plans to electrify building systems and…

Murphy backs nuclear energy as state pivots from failed wind projects

Governor. Phil Murphy formally endorsed expanding New Jersey’s nuclear power capacity this week, marking a public pivot toward atomic energy after setbacks in offshore wind development and growing regional energy demands. The…

Murphy defends wind energy as Trump administration blocks federal approvals

TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy is vowing to keep New Jersey’s wind energy plans on course, despite a new federal directive from the Trump administration that has halted all approvals for…

Murphy cuts cancer screening program from state budget

New Jersey Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco criticized Governor Phil Murphy’s proposed budget cuts to ScreenNJ on Wednesday, calling the reductions “deeply troubling and frankly, irresponsible.” The program has provided free…

It doesn’t look like Phil Murphy can keep it together in his final months in office

As Governor Phil Murphy approaches the end of his term in January 2026, New Jersey feels like a ship springing leaks faster than his team can patch them. For years, he’s held…

Newark, NJ - US - Feb 10, 2024 Interior view of an All gender family restroom at Newark International Airport

Congratulations! Newark Airport has gender neutral bathrooms and staff diversity, but planes can’t take off and land

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy escalated criticism of President Joe Biden’s infrastructure agenda Tuesday, accusing the administration of neglecting aviation safety while prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in transportation spending.…

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