Tim Walz Accused of Stolen Valor Over Claim That He Fought in War, He Did Not

Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz, the sitting governor of Minnesota, is in hot water today with veterans groups across the country over a false military claim that is a textbook case of…

New Jersey Still Allows You To Report Your Friends and Neighbors for COVID-19 Violations

TRENTON, NJ – If you’re one of those people still hiding in your house masked up, with stocks of toilet paper and bottled water, we have the thing for you. In a…

Three Arrested Following Violent Assault at Millsboro Wawa

MILLSBORO, DE – An early Sunday morning altercation at a Wawa convenience store has led to the arrest of three individuals on multiple charges, including aggravated menacing and assault. Delaware State Police…

Maryland Woman Sentenced to 61 Years for Murder and Dismemberment

LEONARDTOWN, MD – A St. Mary’s County judge has handed down a 61-year sentence to Michelina Desiree Goodwin, 46, for the murder and dismemberment of her boyfriend, James Volodimir Nalborczyk, 50. Following…

New Jersey Electric Vehicle Buyers Face New Taxes and Surcharges

TRENTON, NJ – If taxes are your number one concern, buying an EV in the Garden State might not be for you. Despite New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s push to a gas-less…

No Tax Holiday This Year as New Jersey Faces Record High Back to School Shopping Prices

TRENTON, NJ—New Jersey residents preparing for the upcoming school year will face higher costs for supplies as Governor Phil Murphy has terminated the state’s annual back-to-school sales tax holiday. This move is…

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New Jersey Education Cuts Leads to Forced Closure of Elementary School

JACKSON, NJ — The Jackson Township School District is facing the harsh reality of having to sell Sylvia Rosenauer Elementary School, a vital educational institution in an underserved community, due to significant…

What You Need to Know About New Jersey’s New Criminal Clemency Law

NEWARK, NJ – In a significant move aimed at addressing systemic inequities within New Jersey’s criminal justice system, Governor Phil Murphy has enacted Executive Order No. 362. This new directive accelerates the…

Massachusetts Man Indicted for Defrauding 9/11 Victim and Her Mother

MINEOLA, NY — A Massachusetts man has been indicted on charges of grand larceny after allegedly posing as an investment broker and defrauding a 9/11 victim and her widowed mother of over…

New Jersey is Quickly Becoming an Abortion Tourism Destination

Trenton, NJ – People used to come to New Jersey for its beautiful beaches, outdoor activities, food and dining, and other great destinations. Now, a new form of tourism is growing in…

State Threatens Toms River School Officials After 9% Tax Increase Falls $12 Million Short

The Administration of Governor Phil Murphy Threatens to Remove Superindendent if Boad Does Not Raise Taxes Even Higher, or Sell Buildings TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Toms River Regional School District has…

New Jersey to Repurpose Empty Youth Correctional Facilities

TRENTON, N.J. — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced the formation of the Youth Justice Working Group to explore repurposing options for the New Jersey Training School and the Female Secure Care…

Deirdre’s House: A Beacon of Hope for Morris County’s Child Victims

MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Since its opening in 1996, Deirdre’s House in Morristown has provided a nurturing and safe environment for Morris County’s most vulnerable victims to speak to law enforcement. This child…

Governors Tout Federal Funding to Meet 2035 Gas Powered Car Ban Deadline

TRENTON, NJ — On Monday, July 22, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the allocation of over $4.3 billion in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants to support community-driven climate initiatives. Among the recipients, New Jersey,…

New Jersey Accelerates Offshore Wind Schedule Amid Nantucket Wind Farm Incident

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) have announced the acceleration of the state’s offshore wind solicitation schedule, advancing the start of…

Cory Booker Endorses Kamala Harris for President

U.S. Senator Cory Booker has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for president. This endorsement comes shortly after President Joe Biden decided not to seek re-election, instead throwing his…

Governor Says New Jersey is Victim of Global Warming, It Did It To Itself

Governor Murphy Faces Criticism Over Contradictory Climate and Housing Policies TRENTON, NJ—Governor Phil Murphy’s current affordable housing proposal and his stance on global warming are contradictory policies regarding the perceived threat of…

Sharp, Jagged Debris Washes Ashore on Nantucket Beaches Officials Say “Wear Shoes”

NANTUCKET, MA – Beaches in Nantucket have reopened since their closure this week due to sharp fragments from a damaged offshore wind farm washed ashore. Officials say most of the larger debris…

Beaches Closed Due to Wind Turbine Debris, and It Can Happen in New Jersey Too

Beach Closures in Nantucket Amid Wind Turbine Concerns – Sharp Fiberglass Shards in the Ocean Nantucket, MA — Wind turbine debris forced the closure of beaches in Massachusetts today, and people in…

New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez Convicted on Gold Bar Corruption Charges

New York, NY – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, a veteran New Jersey Democrat, was convicted on all 16 criminal charges in his corruption trial in Manhattan federal court on Tuesday. The charges…

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