New Jersey proposes new rules for lobsters

TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly aims to clarify how lobster size limits are enforced within the state’s marine waters, ensuring that existing restrictions apply only…

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New Jersey bill seeks to ban discrimination against unvaccinated residents

TRENTON, N.J. – A group of Republican lawmakers has introduced legislation that would make it illegal in New Jersey to ask about, require, or discriminate based on an individual’s COVID-19 vaccination status.…

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New Jersey law targets illegal, unlicensed drivers

TRENTON, N.J. – Two Jersey Shore lawmakers are pushing to strengthen penalties for drivers who have never been issued a valid driver’s license, saying tougher measures are needed to deter repeat offenders…

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Republicans push tougher gun storage penalties in New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. – A pair of Republican lawmakers are leading a bipartisan push to stiffen penalties for gun owners who leave loaded firearms accessible to children, proposing harsher criminal consequences when such…

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New Jersey lawmakers move to create public registry for convicted animal abusers, like Meghan’s Law

TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would establish a statewide registry for convicted animal abusers, marking one of the most sweeping efforts yet to track and…

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Phil Murphy Budgets $1 Million to Fund New Jersey’s Fight Against Trump , Raises Taxes

TRENTON, N.J. – Gov. Phil Murphy has released his proposed fiscal year 2026 budget for New Jersey, outlining $58.1 billion in spending, an increase of roughly $2 billion from the previous year.…

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Verizon Outage Affects 175,000 in New Jersey Tri-State Area: No, We Can’t Hear You

Massive Verizon outage hits New Jersey and New York, leaving over 175,000 without service NEWARK, N.J. – Verizon customers across New Jersey, New York, and several neighboring states were hit with widespread…

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Traffic at the Lincoln Tunnel in New Jersey.

Heavy delays at Hudson crossings and Parkway bottlenecks slow New Jersey’s Wednesday morning commute

NEWARK, N.J. – Wednesday’s morning rush brought widespread delays across North Jersey, with heavy congestion at the Hudson River crossings and multiple slowdowns along the Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike.…

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Remembering New Jersey’s Underground Rock Mecca, City Gardens

In the annals of American music and cultural history, City Gardens in Trenton, New Jersey, holds a unique and enduring place. From its humble beginnings as a simple club in the late…

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Things New Jersey Gen Xers did in the 80s that are unheard of and unacceptable today

As kids growing up in the 80s in New Jersey, we did it a bit differently than kids do it today. Now, first, this isn’t a ‘get off my lawn’ post, but…

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New Jersey’s Sanctuary Safe Spaces Law Creates Dangerous Havens for Criminals Assemblywoman Says

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey Republican lawmaker Dawn Fantasia is blasting a new Democratic-backed plan to establish “sanctuary spaces” in schools, hospitals, churches, and homeless shelters — arguing that the measure would…

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Gas prices dip across New Jersey with lowest at $2.39 per gallon, cheapest prices in years

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey drivers are finding some relief at the pump this week, with several South Jersey stations offering regular gasoline for as low as $2.39 per gallon, according to…

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Why is Wawa gas more expensive than local gas stations all over New Jersey?

TRENTON, N.J. – As gas prices across New Jersey continue to drop, many drivers are noticing that Wawa’s prices seem to remain stubbornly higher than nearby competitors—sometimes by as much as 20…

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New Jersey set to officially dump CDC as top vaccine authority for residents

Trenton, N.J. – The New Jersey Department of Health could soon be the ruling authority when it comes to vaccination requirements, not the federal Centers for Disease Control. A bill declaring a…

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Tragedy strikes former New Jersey State Police superindent days after retirement

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey is mourning the loss of Linda Callahan, the wife of recently retired New Jersey State Police Superintendent Colonel Pat Callahan, whose death prompted an emotional statement from…

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New Jersey’s $300 Million Money Pit Needs More Cash as Dems Investigate Environmental Plan for Statehouse

TRENTON, N.J. – Just three years after completing a massive $300 million renovation of the New Jersey State House, lawmakers are now turning their attention to the building’s long-term environmental footprint with…

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New Jersey seeks to toughen law that would allow school bus video to be used to ticket illegal passers

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey lawmakers are advancing a proposal that would allow school buses to be equipped with monitoring cameras to capture motorists who illegally pass while children are boarding or…

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Rush-hour construction, traffic slows New Jersey morning commute

TRENTON, NJ – North and Central Jersey commuters faced extensive delays Monday morning as heavy volume choked several major routes, including the New Jersey Turnpike, I-287, and the Hudson River crossings. The…

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New Jersey moves forward on $6.6 million psychedelic magic mushroom legalization bill

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey is moving to legalize another federally banned drug. A new proposal before the New Jersey Legislature seeks to legalize, regulate, and fund psilocybin-assisted behavioral health care in…

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New Jersey Teens Could Soon Hide Their Mental Health Issues from Parents Under Proposed Law

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers are considering a proposal that would allow minors as young as 14 to seek behavioral health treatment without parental consent, lowering the current threshold by two…

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