Staffer of New Jersey Senator Cory Booker Arrested with Loaded Illegal Firearm at U.S. Capitol

Washington, D.C. – A staff member for Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) was arrested Monday evening after being found with a loaded firearm on U.S. Capitol grounds, just minutes before the senator began…

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Feds to Murphy: New Jersey’s temporary COVID school slush fund has been turned off

TRENTON, N.J. — Federal education officials informed New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy that pandemic-era relief funds have ended, prompting a political clash over the future of school district budgets across the state.…

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The NJEA Must Face the Music on New Jersey’s Falling Test Scores

New Jersey has long prided itself on its public education system, often ranking among the best in the nation. Yet, beneath this reputation lies a troubling reality: our students’ math and English…

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Governor Murphy Ready to Tackle Rampant Retail Theft, a Problem He Created in New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says he has a solution to a problem he created. Since taking office, his relaxed stance on retail theft-related crimes and liberal judges unwilling…

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Soaked Garden State: Storm system to bring days of rain, thunder, and wind to New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is bracing for several rounds of rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds this week as an active weather pattern brings unsettled conditions from tonight through the weekend. Wednesday…

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Phil Murphy is Raising Taxes $1 Billion This Year as Parting Gift to New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. — If taxes are your main concern, then New Jersey isn’t the state for you now, and definitely won’t be the state for you after this year. Key Points New…

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Two New Jersey Firefighters Injured in Fall Through Floor While Mounting Rescue

LINDEN, N.J. — A two-alarm fire tore through a two-family home on East Blancke Street late Tuesday night, displacing 10 residents and injuring two firefighters who fell through the floor during rescue…

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Murder suspect among two arrested in New Jersey immigration sweep

MAHWAH, N.J. — Two men were taken into custody in northern New Jersey during a coordinated immigration enforcement operation involving the FBI’s Newark Field Office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and…

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New Jerseyans Respond To Plastic Bag Ban on Reddit

TRENTON, N.J. — Nearly two years after New Jersey’s plastic bag ban took effect, residents across the Garden State are still adjusting — and talking — about the shift, with opinions ranging…

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New Jersey school district orders metal detectors after student brought ghost gun to class, made threats

WOODBRIDGE, N.J. — A 17-year-old student at Woodbridge High School was arrested on March 18 after being caught with a loaded ghost gun on campus, prompting school officials to accelerate the installation…

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New Jersey GOP Candidates Sign Trump Truce, Promise to Focus on Actual Issues From Now On

In a move that’s left political insiders choking on their pork roll sandwiches, the three Republican frontrunners for New Jersey governor—Jack Ciattarelli, Bill Spadea, and John Bramnick—have vowed to stop making their…

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New Jersey U.S. Attorney Habba vows zero-tolerance for youth violence against police in Garden State

NEWARK, N.J. — Alina Habba, the newly appointed interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, issued a strong warning Monday evening, stating that any violence against law enforcement officers in…

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Here Are 13 Fun Recreational Activities Phil Murphy Wants to Tax in New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy is facing backlash from Republican lawmakers over a proposal in his latest budget plan that would impose sales taxes on a range of recreational and participatory…

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Father and son plead guilty in New Jersey park explosion that injured one, damaged homes

SOMERVILLE, N.J. — A father and son have pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the detonation of a homemade explosive device at a public park in Manville that injured a man and…

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New Jersey Prepares for First Spring Thunderstorm of 2025 as Two Inches of Rain Expected

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is bracing for its first spring thunderstorm of the year Monday night, with forecasters warning of heavy rainfall, patchy fog, and a significant shift in wind direction…

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As Many New Jersey Districts Mull School Closings, Newark Spent $2.8 Million on Expensive Catering

NEWARK, N.J. — Your school district might be faced with closing and selling schools to close their budget gap, but the prime beneficiary of New Jersey school state aid is living high…

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I Live in New Jersey, and Here’s Why I’m Keeping My Gas-Powered Truck

As a New Jersey resident, I’ve watched the push for electric vehicles (EVs) with a mix of curiosity and skepticism. The state, like much of the country, is nudging us toward a…

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New Jersey’s New Income Based ‘Equity’ Energy Rates Not Only Wrong, But Unconstitutional

TRENTON, NJ – The U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights might be above Governor Phil Murphy’s pay grade, but a new law that ties energy rates to a person’s income might…