Mikie Sherrill set to become New Jersey’s highest-paid governor despite affordability pledge

TRENTON, N.J. – Mikie Sherrill has made affordability the cornerstone of her platform as governor of New Jersey, but on day one, she is presiding over major toll hikes and an increase…

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NJ environmental group demands action after electricity rate hikes tied to PJM auction

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey League of Conservation Voters (LCV) is calling for stronger state intervention following the release of PJM Interconnection’s latest energy capacity auction results, which are expected to…

Guilty verdict in tragic drunk driving crash that killed father and two children

Guilty verdict in tragic drunk driving crash that killed father and two children Statesville, NC Austin Harmon has been found guilty of causing a deadly crash resulting in the deaths of a…

Mikie Sherrill Forces Publicly Funded Transition Team Members to Sign Non-Disclosure Agreements

Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill is having members of her transition team sign confidentiality agreements to prevent leaks as they prepare for her administration to take office next month. TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey…

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New York man sentenced to nine years for attempted bombing of social services building

Prosecutors say the defendant also planted explosives on ex-wife’s car and committed mortgage and identity fraud. MINEOLA, N.Y. – A North Merrick man who plotted to bomb the Nassau County Department of…

Matt Platkin is out as Attorney General under Mikie Sherrill. Here’s who will replace him

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey’s political landscape shifted sharply this week as Rep. Mikie Sherrill announced Jennifer Davenport as her choice for the state’s next Attorney General, signaling the departure of Matt…

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ICE to Boost Taskforce to Roundup Criminal Illegal Migrants in Sanctuary State of New Jersey

NEWARK, NJ – According to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, New Jersey is a sanctuary state with open arms and open doors to illegal aliens from across the world. The federal government…

Million Dollar Mikie Now Seeking $650,000 for Gubernatorial Transition Instead of $1,000,000

NJ Senate advances bill to give incoming governor $650,000 for transition expenses TRENTON, NJ – Mikie Sherrill promised to bring affordability to New Jersey and so far, weeks before being sworn in,…

NJ attorney general fires back after attack mailer calls his record ‘marked by scandal’

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin is brushing off a sharply worded political mailer that accuses him of being tied to “scandal,” responding publicly that the attack won’t intimidate…

Van Drew blasts New Jersey gas tax hike as ‘a punch in the gut’ to families

TRENTON, NJ – Congressman Jeff Van Drew sharply criticized New Jersey’s incoming gas tax hike, calling it an unnecessary financial blow to working families already struggling with rising costs. Beginning January 1,…

New Jersey lawmaker demands Mikie Sherrill publicly reject rumored sales tax hike before taking office

TRENTON, NJ – Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips is calling on Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill to publicly deny reports that her transition team and Democratic leaders in Trenton are considering raising New Jersey’s sales tax…

Ocean County approves 2026 contracts totaling millions for health, legal, and infrastructure services

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved an extensive series of contracts for 2026, funding dozens of professional, health, and public service programs as part of its…

Mikie Sherrill, Dems Secretly Plotting to Raise New Jersey Sales Tax, New Jersey Assemblywoman Claims

TRENTON, N.J. – A new Republican-backed bill to slash New Jersey’s sales tax to 6 percent has set off a political clash, with Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia accusing Democratic leaders and New Jersey…

Trump fuel rule shift could derail New Jersey’s plan to phase out gas cars

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A move by the Trump administration to reverse what it calls an “illegal attack” on gas-powered cars could complicate New Jersey’s strategy to phase them out under policies first…

Federal court grants amendment in lawsuit over alleged phone hacking tied to New Jersey divorce case

NEWARK, NJ – A federal magistrate judge has ruled on a motion to amend a lawsuit involving a contentious divorce dispute that spilled into civil court, with allegations of electronic surveillance, unauthorized…

Blue Ribbon Jackson Middle School Forced to Close by S-2 Funding Sees $10 Million Price Slash in Second Sale Attempt

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson School District has reopened bidding for the sale of Christa McAuliffe Middle School, dramatically lowering the minimum bid after months without a single offer. District officials announced…

Don’t Expect Mikie Sherrill or Democrats to Fix New Jersey’s Failed S-2 Funding…It’s Working as Intended

Trenton, NJ – Mikie Sherrill’s victory in the November gubernatorial election set the stage for a familiar battle over New Jersey’s school funding system. Her incoming administration is signaling that major changes…

Open enrollment begins for Get Covered New Jersey as federal aid wanes

TRENTON, N.J. – Open Enrollment for Get Covered New Jersey, the state’s official health insurance marketplace, begins Saturday, giving residents a chance to review coverage options amid looming federal changes that will…

Jackson Council President Calls on Residents to Oppose New Bill That Forces High Density Overdevelopment in Jackson

The Jackson Township Council has unanimously adopted a resolution strongly opposing newly introduced state legislation that would permit religious and nonprofit-owned properties to be developed at a density of up to 40…

New Jersey awards $35 million to expand affordable housing across 23 communities

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) announced more than $35 million in new Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) investments for fiscal year 2026, funding 23 housing developments…

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