New Jersey Federal Judge Allows Disability Recipient to Sue Without Fees, Reviews Claims Against State

A federal judge granted a New Jersey man permission to proceed without paying court fees but immediately began reviewing whether his lawsuit against the State of New Jersey can legally move forward.…

Police Blotter

New Jersey Issues New Policies to Keep ICE Out Schools, Hospitals and Churches

Attorney General Jennifer Davenport has released new statewide model policies aimed at protecting access to schools, hospitals, shelters and places of worship as federal immigration enforcement activity continues across New Jersey. New…

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New Jersey Cop Was Fired for Going to Park During COVID-19 Lockdown, Report Shows

A Lawrence Township police officer was terminated after investigators concluded he misrepresented his whereabouts, violated pandemic restrictions, and altered his patrol vehicle camera position to conceal his activities. A former Lawrence Township…

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New Jersey Detective Fired After Leaving Gun, Strange Letter at Liberty Science Center

A Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office detective was terminated after an investigation found she sent an anonymous letter criticizing the handling of a case and later left her off-duty firearm unattended in a…

New Jersey News·Local Politics

New Jersey Officer Resigned Amid Multiple Sustained Misconduct Investigations, Records Show

A New Jersey police officer resigned while facing multiple internal affairs investigations that included domestic violence-related allegations, improper access to confidential records, and unsafe firearm storage, according to the state’s major discipline…

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New Jersey Weather Forecast: Stormy Start Gives Way to Summer Sunshine

Heavy rain and thunderstorms will soak New Jersey on Tuesday before sunshine and warmer temperatures return for the second half of the week. New Jersey residents are starting the week with a…

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New Jersey Tuesday Morning Commute Sees Truck Crash, Tunnel Delays and Heavy Parkway Traffic

An overturned tractor-trailer in Middlesex County and major backups at Hudson River crossings slowed Tuesday’s morning commute across North Jersey. New Jersey drivers faced a challenging morning commute Tuesday with an overturned…

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New Jersey releases policies to protect immigrant access to essential services

State officials unveiled new policies aimed at protecting access to essential services as federal immigration enforcement actions continue to spark fear in immigrant communities. Trenton, N.J. — New Jersey officials have released…

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New Jersey Driver Charged After Fatal Delaware Hit-and-Run Kills Two Teenagers Walking E-Bike

Delaware State Police say a South Jersey man fled the scene after striking and killing two 17-year-olds on Dupont Parkway before being stopped miles away in Smyrna. TOWNSEND, Del. — A New…

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New Jersey Bill Would Expand Community Solar, Battery Storage and Large Renewable Energy Projects

Legislation would increase the size of remote net-metering projects, ease solar development on brownfields and landfills, and require utilities to connect certain renewable energy projects. A sweeping renewable energy bill introduced in…

Government News

New Jersey Bill Would Create New Crime of Political Violence, Tougher Penalties for Targeted Attacks

Legislation would establish a separate political violence offense, create an independent review board, and require specialized training for law enforcement and prosecutors. A bipartisan New Jersey bill would create a new criminal…

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New Jersey Bill Would Allow Retired Police Officers to Provide Security at Houses of Worship

Legislation would expand the authority of Class Three special law enforcement officers, allowing them to provide armed security at churches, synagogues, mosques, temples, and other places of religious worship. A New Jersey…

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New Jersey Bill Would Require Folic Acid Fortification in Corn Masa Flour to Combat Birth Defects

Proposed legislation aims to reduce neural tube defects in Latino communities by mandating folic acid fortification in corn masa flour sold and used throughout New Jersey. A New Jersey lawmaker has introduced…

Food & Dining·Government News·North Jersey News

$15.5 Million Green Acres Funding Bill Advances for New Jersey Parks and Open Space Projects

A Senate-backed measure would direct more than $15.5 million to nonprofit organizations for land preservation, park improvements, and conservation projects across New Jersey. A bill providing more than $15.5 million in Green…

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New Jersey Bill Would Give Developers More Flexibility on EV Charging Requirements

Proposed legislation would allow developers to meet electric vehicle charging mandates through total charging capacity rather than the number of charging spaces installed. A New Jersey lawmaker has introduced legislation that could…

Community News·Local Politics·Mercer County News·Monmouth County News

New Jersey Senate Unanimously Passes Bill Allowing National Guard Tuition Benefits Transfers

A bipartisan measure would let eligible New Jersey National Guard members transfer state tuition benefits to a spouse or dependent child attending a public college or university. A bill that would allow…

Government News

Bad Cop List: Multiple New Jersey State Troopers Identified in OAG Major Incident Report

From domestic violence allegations and drunken driving crashes to excessive force convictions and falsifying information during investigations, New Jersey State Police disciplinary records reveal a troubling list of misconduct cases involving troopers…

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