Cheapest Gas Prices in New Jersey: New Jersey drivers find relief as gas prices drop below $2.50 at top stations statewide

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey drivers are catching a break at the pump this week, as several stations across the state report gas prices dipping to some of the lowest levels in…

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Man arrested in rock-throwing attack that injured young girl riding schoool bus on New Jersey Turnpike

BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. – A Palisades Park man has been arrested in connection with a January 7 rock-throwing incident on the New Jersey Turnpike that caused damage to a vehicle and led…

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New Jersey to drop prescription requirement for AIDS prevention drugs

TRENTON, N.J. — The Assembly Appropriations Committee has advanced legislation allowing New Jersey pharmacists to dispense HIV prevention medications without a doctor’s prescription, expanding access to drugs that can prevent infection. The…

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New Jersey senate panel advances bill banning federal agents from schools, churches, and hospitals

TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to advance legislation requiring the state Attorney General to develop model policies guiding interactions with federal civil law enforcement in places…

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New Jersey Migrant Sanctuary Bill Advances in Legislature

TRENTON, N.J. – A New Jersey Senate committee has advanced legislation that would require the state Attorney General to develop model policies governing how state and local agencies interact with federal civil…

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People in These New Jersey Cities Have More Bad Hair Days Than Others, According to New Report

VINELAND, N.J. – A new environmental study has named Vineland the most damaging place in New Jersey for your hair, revealing how local climate and water quality can quietly sabotage hair health…

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New Jersey minimum wage rises to $15.92 per hour for 2026

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey’s minimum wage has officially increased to $15.92 per hour, a 43-cent boost that took effect this month, impacting thousands of workers across multiple employment categories. The New…

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New Jersey State Parks hiring more than 800 seasonal workers for summer 2026

TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey State Park Service has opened applications for over 800 seasonal jobs for the upcoming summer season, offering positions at parks, forests, and recreation areas across the…

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Sen. Robert Singer criticizes stalled bill to define antisemitism in New Jersey law

TRENTON, N.J. – State Senator Robert Singer expressed frustration Friday after legislation to formally define antisemitism in New Jersey and address rising anti-Jewish incidents failed to advance for a full legislative vote…

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New Jersey Parole Reform Triples Credits for Prison Inmates: New Jersey is Less Safe, Assemblyman Says

TRENTON, N.J. – A heated debate erupted in the State House this week as Assemblyman Paul Kanitra denounced Assembly Bill 6206, a sweeping parole reform measure advanced by the Assembly Public Safety…

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Bill would add criminal penalties for violating New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers are moving to strengthen enforcement of the state’s wage laws with a bill that would make certain violations of the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act a…

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Bill would raise Medicaid reimbursement rate for New Jersey pediatric long-term care facilities

TRENTON, NJ – A measure advancing through the New Jersey Legislature seeks to increase Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare reimbursement rates for pediatric special care nursing facilities, which provide around-the-clock medical and rehabilitative…

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Bill would ban sale and spread of invasive plant species, establish New Jersey Invasive Species Council in law

TRENTON, NJ – A proposed law before the New Jersey Legislature would prohibit the sale, importation, and propagation of certain invasive plant species while formally establishing the New Jersey Invasive Species Council…

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New Jersey bill would allow rehabilitative release for older inmates serving long sentences

TRENTON, NJ – A bill advancing in the New Jersey Legislature would allow certain older inmates who have served lengthy prison terms to petition the court for release based on demonstrated rehabilitation…

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Bill would protect New Jersey first responders diagnosed with work-related PTSD from job discrimination

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers are advancing legislation that would shield paid first responders from workplace retaliation or discrimination after being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) related to their service.…

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New Jersey bill seeks stronger protections for residents of long-term care facilities

TRENTON, NJ – A proposal introduced in the New Jersey General Assembly would tighten oversight of long-term care facilities and provide new protections for residents, including restrictions on facility staff serving as…

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Bill would create state licensing board to regulate general contractors in New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – A proposal moving through the New Jersey Legislature would establish the first-ever state licensing system for general contractors, creating new standards for education, experience, and oversight of the construction…

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New Jersey Shrimp Paste Recall After Children Reported Sick

PATERSON, N.J. – Gusto Group Inc. has issued a recall of its Klong Kone brand shrimp paste after federal testing found elevated levels of lead in the product, the U.S. Food and…

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Heavy rain Saturday, cooler and windy Sunday across New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey’s weekend forecast calls for a wet start followed by a colder, breezy finish as a passing storm system brings widespread rain before clearing late Sunday. Friday will…

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Crashes and heavy delays snarl Friday morning commute across New Jersey

EDISON, N.J. – The Friday morning rush brought widespread congestion and multiple incidents on key New Jersey highways, with crashes and debris reports creating delays stretching across the northern half of the…

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