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New Jersey Seeks to Ban Registered Offenders from Living Near Schools, Playgrounds, Day Care Centers

Trenton, NJ – Senator James Beach (District 6) has introduced Senate Bill 2369, co-sponsored by Senator Parker Space, to expand the provisions of Megan’s Law in New Jersey. This bill mandates that…

New Jersey Wants to Add 10 Cent Per Can and Bottle Beverage Recycling Tax

Trenton, NJ – If a new bill introduced in Trenton passes, consumers will soon be charged a 10-cent per container tax on all cans, bottles, and single-use beverage containers. That would raise…

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Bill to Allow 16 and 17-Year-Olds to Vote in School Elections Resurfaces in New Jersey

Trenton, NJ—A proposed bill in New Jersey would permit 16- —and 17-year-old U.S. citizens residing in the state to vote in local school board elections. If passed, this initiative would apply only…

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New Jersey Could Soon Have a Chief Disparity Officer in Government

Trenton, NJ – A new bill has been introduced in the New Jersey Legislature to establish a Division of Minority and Women Business Development within the State Department of the Treasury. The…

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New Jersey Seeks State Contract for Menstruation Products

Trenton, NJ – Assemblywoman Lisa Swain (District 38) has introduced Bill A2318, co-sponsored by Assemblywoman Speight, Murphy, Assemblyman Stanley, and Assemblywoman Reynolds-Jackson. The bill establishes requirements for the State of New Jersey…

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New Jersey Bill Is Like Obamacare, But for Pet Insurance

New Jersey Introduces the “Pet Insurance Act” to Regulate Pet Insurance Market Trenton, NJ – New Jersey has introduced the “Pet Insurance Act,” establishing a comprehensive legal framework for the sale of…

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New Law Seeks Background Checks for Healthcare Professionals in New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – How well do you know your healthcare professional? Some lawmakers in New Jersey think not well enough as they propose a new law to enforce background checks on healthcare…

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Red Lobster Files for Bankruptcy Closes New Jersey Restaurants

Red Lobster Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and Announces Restaurant Closures TOMS RIVER, NJ – Red Lobster has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, initiating a significant restructuring of its business operations.…

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Two Police Cars Wreck in High-Speed Chase Through New Jersey City

Newark, NJ – Early Monday morning, May 13, a Bloomfield police pursuit of a stolen vehicle led to two crashes involving police vehicles in Newark. At 1:30 AM, officers pursued a black…

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New Jersey Cops Issue Warning Against Senior Assassin Game

Holmdel, NJ – As the school year draws to a close, Holmdel Township Police Department is cautioning the community about the “Senior Assassin” game played by high school seniors. This activity involves…

New Jersey News·School and Education News

Trump Highlights Shore Lawmaker’s Report on Illegal Immigration in New Jersey

WILDWOOD, NJ – During a packed rally in Wildwood on Saturday, former President Donald Trump cited a report by Assemblyman Paul Kanitra, which details the financial impact of illegal immigration on New…

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When and How To Transplant Cucumber, Melon, and Warm Weather Seedlings in New Jersey

As the frosty whispers of winter recede and spring firmly establishes itself, gardeners in Zone 7 are eagerly turning their thoughts towards the warm-weather delights of cucumbers, melons, and other summer vegetables.…

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Aurora Borealis Display Peaks Through the Skies Over New York and New Jersey

NEW YORK, NY—New York and New Jersey residents were treated to a rare celestial display this past Friday and Saturday night as the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, became visible far south…

It’s Been Five Days Since New Jersey Had an Earthquake Aftershock, Are We Done?

The U.S. Geological Survey is still investigating a recent 4.8 earthquake in New Jersey, and the aftershocks have been constant—that is, until they stopped five days ago. So far, over 100 aftershocks…

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There Won’t Be Any Boy Scouts of America in New Jersey After This Change

TRENTON, NJ – The Boy Scouts of America is no more. The organization, after years of issues, has decided to change their name and this will also affect troops across New Jersey.…

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Car Insurance In New Jersey is About to Spike Over Crime, Inflation, and Rising Rates

TRENTON, NJ — Auto insurance rates in New Jersey are facing steep increases, driven by a combination of rising crime rates and economic challenges, according to industry experts. Insurers have been requesting…

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Environmental Groups File Lawsuit Against New Jersey Offshore Windmill Plan

Three anti-wind power advocacy groups have initiated a legal battle against the state of New Jersey, aiming to revoke a critical environmental permit for the proposed Atlantic Shores wind farm off the…

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New Jersey Introduces Legislation to Aid Migrants and Refugees From Haiti, Venezuela

TRENTON, NJ – New legislation, known as the “New Jersey Migrant and Refugee Assistance Act,” has been introduced by Assemblywoman Shanique Speight of District 29 and Assemblyman Reginald W. Atkins of District…

New Jersey Teen Missing Since Last Week Sought by Police

West New York, NJ – The West New York Police Department has received an updated photo of juvenile Angie Reyes Rios, who was reported missing last week. The investigation into her disappearance…

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New Jersey Seeks to Reduce Distance Threshold for Student Transportation

TRENTON, NJ—A proposed bill in New Jersey, introduced by Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson and Assemblyman Benjie E. Wimberly, aims to shorten the minimum distance required for public and nonpublic school students to be…