New Jersey shuts down government due to passing rain storm as housing crisis continues to fuel overdevelopment

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey’s government offices closed early Thursday as widespread flash flooding from summer storms prompted a state of emergency and crippled large portions of the state’s transportation network and…

NJ bill seeks to block state funding for legal aid to immigrants facing deportation

TRENTON, N.J. — A bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would prohibit the use of state funds to provide legal assistance to individuals facing detention or deportation due to their immigration…

Some Toms River Councilmembers Say Veterans Lack Skills to Be Police Officers, Citing PTSD, Violence, Training

by Phil Stilton (USMC 1991-1995) TOMS RIVER, NJ – American veterans are not fit to serve as police officers in Toms River. That was the loud and clear message delivered by anti-veteran…

New Jersey declares state of emergency ahead of dangerous storms and flooding

TRENTON, N.J. — A state of emergency has been declared across New Jersey as forecasters warn of severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall that could dump up to 7 inches of rain across…

Hindu leader urges all NJ schools to close for Diwali after 29 districts add holiday

TRENTON — Hindu community leaders are pushing for all New Jersey schools to close for Diwali, following announcements by 29 school districts that they will observe the festival as a student holiday…

NJ sues Trump over law cutting Medicaid from Planned Parenthood

NJ Attorney General sues Trump administration over Medicaid ban on Planned Parenthood TRENTON — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined a coalition of 21 states in filing a federal…

Ciattarelli Wants More Debates Against Sherrill as Commission Decides Schedule

TRENTON, N.J. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli and his running mate, James Gannon, have formally requested that the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) expand the state’s debate schedule ahead…

Phil Murphy pointing at a flooded building - AI / Photoshop enhanced political satire

Progressives Clash With Climate Activists as New Flood Rule Would Negatively Impact Affordable Housing Mandates

TRENTON, N.J. — A major rulemaking initiative to fortify New Jersey against rising sea levels and increasing flood risks is facing both pushback and support as the state nears a key decision…

White House captured from the south side.

New Homeless Camp Outside White House Eerily Similar to Pop-Up Homeless Camp in Toms River

Homeless camp reappears outside White House day after Trump orders crackdown WASHINGTON — A new homeless encampment has emerged directly across from the White House this week, one day after the President…

Trump Takes Action to Tackle Homeless and Mental Health Crisis in America

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Help might be coming from the White House to tackle New Jersey’s gorwing homeless and mental health crisis. This week, an exective order was signed that will bolster…

Brick Mayor Crate Attempts to Slam Brakes on Irresponsible Overdevelopment As State Pushes for More Affordable Housing

BRICK TOWNSHIP — Brick Township Mayor Lisa Crate and the township council reinforced a 2014 pledge to slam the brakes on over development. This time, the township is hoping to stay true…

New Jersey faces power supply crunch after 2,700 MW in plant closures over eight years

TRENTON — New Jersey has lost approximately 2,708 megawatts of in-state energy generation capacity since 2017 due to the closure of seven major power plants, according to available data. The shutdowns, which…

New Jersey law now requires national suicide hotline on student ID cards

TRENTON — Governor Phil Murphy on Tuesday signed a bipartisan bill expanding mental health resource access for students by requiring the national suicide prevention hotline to be printed on student ID cards.…

New law gives military dependents more flexibility in college grading

TRENTON — Governor Phil Murphy on Tuesday signed into law a bipartisan bill sponsored by Senator Parker Space (R-24) that expands academic grading options for the dependents of military service members enrolled…

Morris County Update: Two Earthquakes Shake North Jersey as Chris Christie Travels to Trenton

RANDOLPH, N.J. — Here’s today’s Morris County breakdown. Two minor earthquakes struck Morris County within 24 hours on Monday, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey. The event happened the same…

New strategic innovation center to boost medtech growth in South Jersey

CAMDEN, N.J. — The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced Monday a partnership with Rowan University to launch a Strategic Innovation Center (SIC) with locations in Camden and Mullica Hill, aimed…

NJ Democrats eye redistricting strategy as national party targets GOP-held seats

TRENTON, N.J. — Top Democrats are weighing redistricting efforts in New Jersey and other blue states as part of a broader strategy to regain control of the U.S. House of Representatives, with…

Netflix $1B Fort Monmouth studio could make New Jersey the Hollywood of the east

FORT MONMOUTH, N.J. — Netflix has officially broken ground on its $1 billion East Coast production hub at the former Fort Monmouth U.S. Army installation, a 292-acre site in Monmouth County that…

Couple upset over seeing their latest NJ electric bill

New Jersey Electric Bills Just Got Out of Control – Millions Get Sticker Shock in June Statement

New Jersey residents are reeling from electric bills that have surged far beyond what we were told to expect. There’s no way to sugar coat it. There’s nobody to blame except Governor…

New Jersey Democrats Blame GOP for The Energy Crisis they Created

New Jersey’s energy crisis is spiraling, and Democrats pointing fingers at Republicans, President Trump, or gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli won’t fix it. They won’t even acknowledge the truth. They created thiss. The…

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