New Jersey bill clarifies theft law on aggregating stolen property values

TRENTON, N.J. — New legislation seeks to amend New Jersey’s theft statutes by clarifying how the value of stolen property can be aggregated to determine the severity of charges. Under current law,…

New Jersey is Fed Up With Hidden Mandatory Restaurant Tipping

New Jersey bill would require restaurants to disclose mandatory gratuities TRENTON, N.J. — New legislation introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would require restaurants to clearly disclose any mandatory gratuity charges to…

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New Jersey sues federal government to preserve Phil Murphy’s 2035 gas car ban

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that the state has joined a coalition of 11 attorneys general in suing the federal government over its attempt to invalidate…

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No More Jury Duty for Some Senior Citizens if New Law Passes in New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would exempt residents aged 70 and older from jury duty, offering automatic relief from the civic obligation for senior citizens.…

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New Jersey pushes law to allow human composting facilities

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Senate Commerce Committee has advanced Senate Bill No. 3007, which would legalize natural organic reduction — also known as human composting — as an alternative method…

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With offshore wind struggling, New Jersey Dems turn to tidal energy

TRENTON, N.J. — As offshore wind projects face mounting obstacles in New Jersey, state lawmakers are shifting their focus to a new renewable energy source: offshore tidal and wave energy. On Wednesday,…

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New Jersey schools have a chronic absenteeism problem

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Senate Education Committee has advanced Senate Bill No. 3776, which would create a “Chronic Absenteeism Task Force” to study and address rising rates of absenteeism in…

New Jersey could soon have an official state nut

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A new bill in the state legislature would name an official state nut, if passed. New Jersey has entered the growing multi-billion-dollar global hazelnut industry, becoming the first…

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Only in New Jersey: New Law Seeks to Stop Radical Politicians from Naming Public Property After Terrorists

TRENTON, N.J. — New legislation advanced in New Jersey would prohibit local governments from naming public property after groups or lands associated with federally designated foreign terrorist organizations. Under the bill, municipalities,…

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Dems in New Jersey pivot from offshore wind to roadside solar to meet Phil Murphy’s 2035 energy goal

TRENTON, N.J. — New legislation would amend New Jersey’s existing SREC-II solar energy incentive program to include solar projects located on roadside right-of-way areas. The bill directs the state Board of Public…

New Jersey to force new schools to have solar panels

TRENTON, N.J. — New legislation would require solar energy components to be included in certain school construction projects managed by the New Jersey Schools Development Authority (SDA). Under the bill, any new…

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Rumors swirl: Bill Spadea may leave New Jersey after election loss for radio gig down south

TRENTON, N.J. — Bill Spadea, who suffered a decisive defeat in New Jersey’s recent gubernatorial primary, is reportedly considering leaving the state for a new opportunity in Tennessee, according to multiple sources…

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New Jersey Democrat Congressman Invested Heavily in Global War Machine Ahead of Israeli Battle with Iran

WASHINGTON — Multiple U.S. politicians reportedly purchased defense stocks prior to Israel’s recent attack on Iran, including Congressman Josh Gottheimer, who traded shares of Raytheon (RTX), a major weapons manufacturer. Gottheimer, a…

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Senior Prank at New Jersey High School Ends with Closure and Criminal Investigation

SOUTH RIVER, NJ — South River Police are investigating an incident involving high school students who broke into South River High School and defaced school property outside of school hours on Thursday.…

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Ocean County’s new bomb sniffing dog ready to serve across entire state of New Jersey

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Sheriff’s Office has officially added a new explosive detection team to its K9 Unit following the graduation of Sheriff’s Officer Trust and his K9 partner,…

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Murphy Silent as Statewide Protests Target New Jersey and the Shore This Weekend

TRENTON, N.J. — A series of protests against President Trump are scheduled to take place across New Jersey this weekend, with demonstrations planned in dozens of towns and cities, including numerous locations…

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Four Criminal Aliens on the Run in New Jersey After Protesters Attack Newark ICE Detention Facility

NEWARK, N.J. — A manhunt is active in New Jersey after a riot broke out Thursday night at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Newark, leaving at least four…

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New Jersey Senate committee advances bill to protect farmers from nuisance lawsuits

TRENTON, N.J. — The Senate Economic Growth Committee has passed a bill sponsored by Senator Parker Space (R-24) aimed at strengthening legal protections for commercial farmers under New Jersey’s Right to Farm…

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Attorney General Blasts Trump Over National Guard Deployment as New Jersey Prepares for Massive Statewide Protests on Saturday

TRENTON — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued a sharp rebuke of the Trump administration on Wednesday, just days before dozens of anti-Trump protests are set to take place across…

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Thirty charged in New Jersey bloods gang bust

NEWARK, N.J. — Federal authorities have charged 30 individuals in connection with a major drug trafficking organization that operated in and around the Kretchmer Homes public housing complex in Newark, U.S. Attorney…

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New Jersey bill clarifies theft law on aggregating stolen property values

New Jersey is Fed Up With Hidden Mandatory Restaurant Tipping

New Jersey sues federal government to preserve Phil Murphy’s 2035 gas car ban

No More Jury Duty for Some Senior Citizens if New Law Passes in New Jersey

New Jersey pushes law to allow human composting facilities

With offshore wind struggling, New Jersey Dems turn to tidal energy

New Jersey schools have a chronic absenteeism problem

New Jersey could soon have an official state nut

Only in New Jersey: New Law Seeks to Stop Radical Politicians from Naming Public Property After Terrorists

Dems in New Jersey pivot from offshore wind to roadside solar to meet Phil Murphy’s 2035 energy goal

New Jersey to force new schools to have solar panels

Rumors swirl: Bill Spadea may leave New Jersey after election loss for radio gig down south

New Jersey Democrat Congressman Invested Heavily in Global War Machine Ahead of Israeli Battle with Iran

Senior Prank at New Jersey High School Ends with Closure and Criminal Investigation

Ocean County’s new bomb sniffing dog ready to serve across entire state of New Jersey

Murphy Silent as Statewide Protests Target New Jersey and the Shore This Weekend

Four Criminal Aliens on the Run in New Jersey After Protesters Attack Newark ICE Detention Facility

New Jersey Senate committee advances bill to protect farmers from nuisance lawsuits

Attorney General Blasts Trump Over National Guard Deployment as New Jersey Prepares for Massive Statewide Protests on Saturday

Thirty charged in New Jersey bloods gang bust

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