New Jersey U.S. Attorney Alina Habba defends Signal chat use, blasts media for ‘making a big to do about nothing’

WASHINGTON, D.C. — New Jersey U.S. Attorney Alina Habba pushed back against media scrutiny Tuesday, defending the use of the encrypted messaging app Signal in official communications and accusing reporters of sensationalizing…

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New Jersey is One of the Safest States in America When it Comes to Weather

TRENTON, N.J. — As Governor Phil Murphy and U.S. Senator Andy Kim continue chest-thumping over the threat of climate change and its possible impact in New Jersey, science and history is proving…

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It’s the End of March: Time to Get Your New Jersey Garden Ready!

As March draws to a close, New Jersey gardeners are itching to dig into the soil and kick off the growing season. With the current date being March 25, 2025, the Garden…

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New Jersey Demands ID for DMV Services, But None for Voting, but Voter ID is Discriminatory

New Jersey’s ID Paradox: Heavy Documentation for Vehicles, None for Voting Trenton, NJ – In New Jersey, registering a vehicle is a meticulous process requiring a gauntlet of identification documents, yet stepping…

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Phil Murphy Celebrates 50 Years of New Jersey’s Affordable Housing Legacy Amid Ongoing Debate

Trenton, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy marked a significant milestone today, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the historic Mount Laurel decision at Jacob’s Chapel AME Church. The event celebrated the legacy of…

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We Asked Grok Who Was Going to Win the New Jersey GOP Primary Election, and Here’s What Elon Musk’s AI Chatbot Said

Lawrenceville, NJ –– With the New Jersey GOP gubernatorial primary election heating up ahead of its June 10 date, speculation is rife about who will emerge as the Republican nominee to succeed…

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New Jersey’s New Prosecutor Issues Dire Warning for Governor Phil Murphy, Senator Booker

BEDMINSTER, N.J. — Former President Donald Trump on Monday appointed Alina Habba, his longtime legal representative and current Counselor to the President, as interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey,…

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New Jersey Bird Feeder Ban Looms in Trenton as Spring Hatches

Trenton, NJ – As spring blossoms across New Jersey, bringing the cheerful chirps of returning migratory birds, a contentious proposal in Trenton threatens to silence a backyard tradition: bird feeding. Lawmakers are…

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Murphy’s “Mansion Tax” Hike Targets New Jersey’s Soaring Home Prices

Trenton, NJ – A million dollars used to be able to buy a mansion in New Jersey. Today, it could just get a family going in some parts of the Garden State.…

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New Jersey Gun Owners Face New Tax Threat as Murphy Targets Ammo and Firearms

Trenton, NJ – If you’re a gun owner in New Jersey, you might want to stock up on ammunition now—Governor Phil Murphy’s latest budget proposal is taking aim at your wallet once…

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Trump Appoints Alina Habba as Interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey

Trenton, NJ – March 24, 2025 – President Donald J. Trump announced today the appointment of Alina Habba, Esq., as the interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, effective immediately.…

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Governor Murphy Proposes 10% Alcohol Tax Hike to Boost New Jersey Revenue

Trenton, NJ—New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has proposed raising the state’s alcoholic beverage tax by 10%, a move aimed at generating an additional $18.5 million in revenue for the fiscal year 2026…

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Public Outcry Strong for Resignation of New Jersey’s Drunk Driving Mayor

Lumberton, NJ — In a tense and packed one-hour public comments session during Monday night’s Lumberton Township Committee meeting, residents voiced outrage and called for the resignation of Mayor Gina LaPlaca following…

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New Jersey Sees Rainy Start to the Week, Sunshine to Return Midweek

A wet start to the week is in store across the Garden State, with widespread rain moving through the region today. Monday’s forecast calls for steady rainfall mainly before 4 p.m., with…

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Ciattarelli Trumps Spadea in Battle for Who is More MAGA as New Jersey GOP Race Heats Up

BEDMINSTER, NJ – Jack Ciattarelli, a leading contender in the New Jersey Republican gubernatorial primary, appears to have solidified his ties with President Donald J. Trump and mended fences during a sit-down…

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Dear Phil Murphy and Democrats: New Jersey Doesn’t Want to be the California of the East

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey doesn’t want to be California of the East. The ridiculous notion came from Massachusetts native and current governor of the Garden State, Phil Murphy. Most New Jerseyans…

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$100K in stolen tires recovered in stolen box truck in New Jersey

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Police in Monroe Township recovered a stolen box truck containing approximately $100,000 worth of high-end automotive tires following a warehouse burglary investigation earlier this month, officials announced Thursday.…

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New Jersey pain clinic admits to health care fraud, agrees to fines and restitution

CAMDEN, N.J. — A New Jersey pain management clinic with locations in Atlantic, Cape May, and Cumberland counties has admitted to committing health care fraud and has agreed to pay both criminal…

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New Jersey’s Sinkhole Highway of Horror Shutdown As Feds Step in for Repairs

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — A series of massive sinkholes has forced the complete shutdown of Interstate 80 in northern New Jersey, prompting an emergency response from state and federal officials who described the…

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Nancy Mace Pulls Out of Pro-Ciattarelli Event in New Jersey Over Transgender Support, ‘Fake News’

BEDMINSTER, NJ – South Carolina Representative Nancy Mace has abruptly canceled her appearance at a New Jersey event hosted by the Authentic Leadership for America (ALFA) PAC after it was portrayed as…

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