State Police Take Over Control of New Jersey Hudson River Ports

JERSEY CITY, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy, along with Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New Jersey State Police Superintendent Colonel Patrick Callahan, announced a significant change in port security enforcement within…

Trenton Can’t Get it Right on the State Budget – Not Even Close

Hundreds of millions of dollars in Christmas Tree-political projects, reckless deficit spending, and a jaw-dropping lack of transparency undermined the $54 billion State Budget that taxpayers will pay a steep price for…

What Happens to Gas Stations, Gas Tax in 2035 When Gasoline Cars are Banned in NJ?

OPINION – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has a plan. That plan is to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered cars in his state by 2035. The plan is a simple one.…

Senator Testa Applauds Additional Funding for Manufacturing Voucher Program

Sen. Michael Testa commended Governor Murphy for providing additional funding for the New Jersey Manufacturing Voucher Program.…

No, You Can’t Smoke Weed or Cigarettes on New Jersey Beaches

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – The days of building a sandcastle on New Jersey beaches and finding cigarette butts is over. At least it should be, but many vacationers are not familiar with…

Here’s How Much Campaign Cash 2024 GOP Candidates Have Going Into The Next Fundraising Quarter

Here’s How Much Campaign Cash 2024 GOP Candidates Have Going Into The Next Fundraising Quarter Mary Lou Masters on July 16, 2023 Presidential candidates filed their second quarter fundraising totals with the…

EXCLUSIVE: Children’s Hospital Pilots Sex-Ed Program Where Students Are Teachers

EXCLUSIVE: Children’s Hospital Pilots Sex-Ed Program Where Students Are Teachers Megan Brock and Laurel Duggan on July 15, 2023 Lurie Children’s Hospital is testing out a sex education program co-taught by current…

Here Are Where The 2024 GOP Hopefuls Stand Amid Major Financial Deadline

Here Are Where The 2024 GOP Hopefuls Stand Amid Major Financial Deadline Mary Lou Masters on July 15, 2023 The second quarter fundraising reporting deadline is Saturday, and 2024 GOP presidential candidates’…

Bucco: BPU Pulls Rushed Building Decarbonization Plan from Agenda

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco said the BPU has pulled the approval of a 'building decarbonization' plan from its agenda after legislators, the Division of Rate Counsel, and other stakeholders expressed serious concerns.…

BPU pulls radical and costly Plan Ban non-electric home fuel sources in New Jersey

Trenton, NJ – In a surprising turn of events, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has decided to remove the approval of a proposed “building decarbonization” plan from its agenda.…

Dem Governors Join LGBT Activist Group’s Pledge On Schools, Youth

Dem Governors Join LGBT Activist Group’s Pledge On Schools, Youth Laurel Duggan on July 12, 2023 Democratic governors from nine states signed a support pledge for LGBT youth created by GLSEN, an…

The decarbonization of new Jersey is an overreach of government authority, Senator Says

TRENTON, NJ – Senator Michael Testa has raised concerns over the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) potentially overstepping its authority by adopting a plan for the “decarbonization” of homes and…

Testa: BPU Overstepping Its Authority with Plan to “Decarbonize” New Jersey

Sen. Michael Testa said the BPU would be overstepping its authority if it adopts a plan to begin the 'decarbonization' of New Jersey’s many homes and buildings.…

White children need to be educated to avoid white supremacy, state says

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey officials say white children need to be educated on how to avoid recruitment into white supremacist groups. According to the administration of Governor Phil Murphy, recruitment starts…

White supremacy plagues New Jersey police, government, AG says in report

TRENTON, NJ – White supremacy is a problem plaguing New Jersey, according to Attorney General Matt Platkin and Governor Phil Murphy. A report by the state claims white supremacists have infiltrated all…

Legislators say New Jersey family court judge shortage hurting children

PATERSON, NJ – Passaic County will join Hunterdon, Somerset, and Warren counties in temporarily halting civil and divorce trials due to a shortage of judges. This shortage poses a significant risk to…

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Senator says New Jersey governor trying to secretly kill natural gas

TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy’s plan to eliminate natural gas and transition to green energy in New Jersey is facing criticism for its lack of public notice and transparency, according to…

10th District Legislators: Democrats’ Soft-on-Crime Legislation Will Put New Jersey at Risk

District 10 lawmakers issued a stern warning about public safety after Democrats passed legislation that will help violent criminals evade prison time.…

District 10 Lawmakers Slam Democrats For Budget Chaos

District 10 lawmakers criticized Gov. Murphy and Trenton Democrats for their lack of transparency and accountability during the final days of their fiscal year 2024 budget negotiations.…

Two newark firefighters killed battling blaze on cargo ship

NEWARK, NJ – In a tragic incident overnight, two brave firefighters lost their lives while battling a fierce fire that engulfed a cargo ship docked at Port Newark on Wednesday night. The…

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