Bucco: With Murphy’s Energy Extremism on Full Display, There Were No Republican Votes to Confirm His BPU Nominees Today

Comments from Sen. Anthony M. Bucco after a pair of Gov. Phil Murphy's nominees to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities failed to gain Senate confirmation.…

Testa: Time for Murphy to End NJ’s COVID-19 State of Emergency

Sen. Michael Testa said it's time for Gov. Phil Murphy to end New Jersey's pandemic state of emergency and to give up his emergency powers.…

Bucco Introduces Bill to Delay 4th Round of Affordable Housing Obligations Until 2028

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco has introduced legislation that would delay the fourth round of fair share affordable housing obligations for municipalities from 2025 to 2028.…

O’Scanlon & Testa Say Trenton Democrats Are Prioritizing Pork Over School Funding in State Budget

Sen. Declan O'Scanlon and Sen. Michael Testa said Gov. Phil Murphy and legislative Democrats have prioritized funding political pork projects at the expense of schools in their FY 2024 state budget proposal.…

Southampton Cheer Coach Facing Sexual Assault Charges – Update

SOUTHAMPTON, NJ – Jonathan P. Ryker, a 25-year-old cheer coach at Rockstar Cheer in Southampton, has been charged with sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and aggravated criminal sexual contact.…

China ‘Disappeared’ And Tortured A Human Rights Attorney. His Advocates Want The US To Help Set Him Free

China ‘Disappeared’ And Tortured A Human Rights Attorney. His Advocates Want The US To Help Set Him Free Philip Lenczycki on April 1, 2023 The U.S. must pressure China to disclose the…

Are houses of worship a legimitate election concern in Toms River?

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Once again, the matter of houses of worship in Toms River is quickly becoming a key election issue as three Republican tickets prepare to square off against each…

Over 60 Christian Dissidents Detained In Thailand Facing Imprisonment, Torture If Deported To China

Over 60 Christian Dissidents Detained In Thailand Facing Imprisonment, Torture If Deported To China Philip Lenczycki on March 31, 2023 After an early morning police raid, Chinese Christian refugees in Thailand now…

2024 GOP Presidential Contenders Weigh In On School Shootings Following Nashville Massacre

2024 GOP Presidential Contenders Weigh In On School Shootings Following Nashville Massacre Mary Lou Masters on March 29, 2023 Many 2024 Republican presidential contenders believe schools must bolster safety and mental health…

‘Squad’ Democrats Revive Push For ‘Equal Rights Amendment’ To Constitution

‘Squad’ Democrats Revive Push For ‘Equal Rights Amendment’ To Constitution Katelynn Richardson on March 28, 2023 Democratic Reps. Cori Bush and Ayanna Pressley launched a new Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) Caucus during…

‘I Will Not Yield’: Republican Rep Spars With Democrat Rep Over Blaming Biden For Northern Border Crisis

‘I Will Not Yield’: Republican Rep Spars With Democrat Rep Over Blaming Biden For Northern Border Crisis Jennie Taer on March 28, 2023 Republican Pennsylvania Rep. Mike Kelly and Democratic New Jersey…

House Passes Bipartisan Bill To Fight Chinese ‘State-Sponsored Forced Organ Harvesting’

House Passes Bipartisan Bill To Fight Chinese ‘State-Sponsored Forced Organ Harvesting’ Nino Cambria on March 27, 2023 The U.S. House of Representatives decisively passed bipartisan legislation Monday to crack down on the…

Rodrick to run for mayor in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Township Daniel Rodrick today announced he is going to run against Mo Hill to try to unseat the unpopular mayor in June’s GOP primary election. Hill,…

We Asked 2024 GOP Presidential Contenders How They’d Solve The Border Crisis. Here’s What They Said

We Asked 2024 GOP Presidential Contenders How They’d Solve The Border Crisis. Here’s What They Said Jennie Taer and Mary Lou Masters on March 27, 2023 Declared and potential 2024 Republican presidential…

Polling at zero, former Governor Christie to decide on Presidential run within 60 days

In a recent Fox News poll, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie polled at 0% among potential candidates in the 2024 presidential election, but that’s not slowing him down. Christie told Fox…

Second Legislative District Announces Pleasantville Mobile Office

Senator Vince Polistina, along with Assembly members Don Guardian and Claire Swift, have partnered with Pleasantville City Councilwoman Carla Thomas to bring services directly, once again, to the constituents.…

Utah Becomes First To Limit Teens’ Social Media Use With New Law

Utah Becomes First To Limit Teens’ Social Media Use With New Law Mary Lou Masters on March 24, 2023 Utah passed legislation Thursday to require parental consent for children to use certain…

Corrado Names Donald S. DeDio Jr. as Chief of Staff

Sen. Kristin M. Corrado announced the appointment of Donald S. DeDio Jr. as the new chief of staff in her 40th Legislative District Office.…

Bayfront residents want police to crack down on bay watchers, close public access to waterfront

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Residents along Bayshore Drive in Toms River spoke out at Wednesday’s Toms River Township council meeting. The problem, residents say, is visitors who come to the area to…

Senate Clears Polistina Bill Expanding Insurance Coverage for Hearing Aids

Health insurers may soon be required to cover hearing aids and cochlear implants for individuals under 21 years of age thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Vince Polistina and approved today by…

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