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Soccer player in maroon and green stripes with number 21 runs with arms outstretched on a green field, METLIFE STADIUM sign above and spectators in the background.

New Jersey is the only FIFA host price gouging soccer fans during the World Cup and it will have ‘chilling effect’ on attendance

FIFA Warns $150 NJ Transit Fares to MetLife Could Hurt 2026 World Cup Attendance in East Rutherford Friday East Rutherford, NJ — FIFA officials warned Friday that $150 round-trip train fares to…
April 18, 2026
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Man in a dark suit and red tie stands on a subway platform, gesturing toward a woman exiting a train while a black briefcase labeled '$10.4 MILLION' spills cash around it.
Smiling woman in a dark blazer overlays a park scene where two landscapers in safety vests mow and edge the lawn.

Watch: New Jersey Lawmaker Says Mexicans are Good at Cutting Grass and Trees Despite Being Short People

Willingboro, New Jersey — A township council meeting turned contentious after Councilwoman Rebecca Perrone said “Mexicans know what to do with grass” while discussing landscaping contracts, prompting criticism over racial stereotyping in…
April 17, 2026
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Female politician at a podium, hand raised in a-wave, with a state seal backdrop behind her in a formal setting.

FIFA fires back at New Jersey governor with strongly worded response to travel costs

Newark, New Jersey — New Jersey commuters could face long-term transit costs as Governor Mikie Sherrill complained this week that NJ TRANSIT faces a $48 million bill tied to the 2026 World…
April 17, 2026
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MetLife Stadium exterior with a large billboard reading, "World Cup Games Moved to Florida with the rest of the people."

FIFA Could Legally Drop New Jersey As World Cup Host as Governor Wages Last Minute Contract War

FIFA faces growing pressure over New Jersey World Cup deal after Sherrill challenges transport costs and FIFA ‘surprised’ by governor’s war of words in the public. East Rutherford, New Jersey — A…
April 16, 2026
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New Jersey lawmaker loses it on Democrats: Stop passing unenforceable laws against the federal government

Assemblywoman argues legislation targeting federal issues will face court challenges and taxpayer costs Trenton, NJ — A New Jersey lawmaker is raising concerns that recent state legislation could be unconstitutional and lead…
April 15, 2026
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New Jersey renames MetLife Stadium for World Cup in New Jersey as ‘New York New Jersey Stadium’ sparks backlash

Temporary rebrand tied to FIFA rules is drawing criticism online from New Jersey residents EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Online backlash is building in New Jersey after MetLife Stadium was renamed “New York…
April 14, 2026
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New Jersey commuter costs surge as Shore to NYC workers’ drive tops $17K a year

Rising tolls, congestion pricing and fuel costs strain affordability for daily workers TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A daily commute from Ocean County to Manhattan now costs more than $17,000 a year, underscoring…
April 13, 2026
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$7.3B immigration cost to rise as New Jersey bills expand benefits, limit enforcement, shortchange impacted schools

TRENTON, N.J. — A $7.3 billion annual cost tied to illegal immigration is taking center stage in New Jersey’s policy debate, as Republican lawmakers warn expanding benefits and limiting enforcement could increase…
April 13, 2026
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New Jersey lawmakers continue moving new bills to expand migrant rights after governor signs sweeping reform bills

TRENTON, N.J. — A sweeping set of immigration bills is moving through the New Jersey Legislature in 2026, expanding legal protections for non-citizens while further limiting how state and local agencies interact…
April 13, 2026
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New Jersey, New York Top ‘Most Disliked States’ Lists as Cost, Taxes, Attitude Drive Perception

Recent rankings cite affordability, population loss, and public sentiment as key factors Chicago, IL — Illinois, New Jersey, and New York are frequently ranked among the “most disliked” states in recent 2025–2026…
April 13, 2026
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