Murphy touts migrants, diversity and safety as New Jersey prepares for World Cup spotlight

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy said New Jersey remains one of the most welcoming and safest states in the nation for immigrants, including its large Mexican community, while highlighting his administration’s efforts…

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New Jersey moves to provide tax breaks for volunteer first responders

TRENTON, NJ – Legislation sponsored by Senator Carmen F. Amato Jr. to provide tax relief for volunteer first responders has advanced from the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee with bipartisan support. The…

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Horizon to pay $100 million to New Jersey in record false claims settlement against Horizon BCBS

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Friday that Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey agreed to pay $100 million to settle allegations it defrauded the…

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New Jersey lawsuit filed against U.S. Department of Education over loan forgiveness eligibility

Lawsuit filed against U.S. Department of Education over loan forgiveness eligibility Trenton, NJ – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and 21 other attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department…

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New law shields New Jersey farmers from frivolous nuisance lawsuits

New Jersey Legislative SRO, NJ – A new bipartisan law expands legal protections for commercial farmers by allowing them to recover costs tied to bad-faith complaints. Senator Parker Space sponsored the measure,…

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Lawmaker moves to shield some New Jerseyans from costly new Dem exit tax

New Jersey Legislative SRO, NJ – A new bill aims to exempt property sellers from a recently implemented sales tax if their contracts were finalized before the law took effect. Sen. Declan…

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New Jersey Residents Deserve a Governor Who Advocates for Women

By Rachael Miller Mikie Sherill was just elected governor of New Jersey on the premise that she is a moderate champion of women’s rights. Her record, unfortunately, shows that she is anything…

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New Jersey Wants to Turn Cops Into Criminals, Put Them in Jail for Wearing Face Coverings

Trenton, NJ – A new proposal in the Statehouse is drawing sharp attention as lawmakers move to restrict when officers can cover their faces while engaging with the public. The measure, introduced…

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Spirit Christmas to Open Six Locations in New Jersey, Including Toms River

Egg Harbor Township, NJ – Spirit Christmas has officially opened its holiday shops across the region, unveiling a seasonal lineup that includes multiple New Jersey locations prepared for steady crowds. The brand…

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Toys R Us is Making A Christmas Comeback in New Jersey This Holiday Season

Deptford, NJ – A new Toys R Us holiday shop is set to open inside Deptford Mall as the iconic toy retailer expands its national footprint ahead of the peak shopping rush.…

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New Jersey’s 2035 Gas Powered Car Ban Will Survive a Mikie Sherrill Administration

Trenton, NJ – Mikie Sherrill’s election as governor has positioned New Jersey to maintain its long-term transition away from gasoline-powered vehicles. Her victory over Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli secured continued Democratic control…

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Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in New Jersey

Pedestrian struck and killed in crash at busy Route 9 intersection in Absecon ABSECON, NJ — A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle Tuesday night at a heavily trafficked intersection in…

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Young driver charged after fatal New Jersey crash kills elderly man

Man charged after deadly crash kills 76-year-old driver and seriously injures his wife in Gloucester Township GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — A 23-year-old man from Sicklerville is facing criminal charges after police say…

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New Jersey Weather Forecast: Cold Grips New Jersey Through Friday

TRENTON, N.J. – A calm but chilly pattern will settle over New Jersey through the end of the week, bringing mostly sunny skies and brisk west winds as temperatures hover in the…

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Should 15-Year-Olds Be Tried as Adults for Serious Crimes in New Jersey? One Lawmaker Says Yes

Trenton, NJ – A new proposal in the New Jersey Senate would automatically transfer certain juvenile homicide cases involving stalking to adult criminal court. Sen. Michael L. Testa Jr., representing Atlantic, Cape…

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Is New Jersey Discriminating by Race for Firearms Permits? Lawmakers Want Answers

Trenton, NJ – A new proposal in the New Jersey General Assembly would require the state Attorney General to collect and publish monthly statistics on handgun carry permits and firearm purchaser identification…

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New Jersey could unseal expunged records to be used for immigration cases

Trenton, NJ – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would allow individuals to access their own expunged criminal records for use in immigration or naturalization matters. Sen. Benjie E.…

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New Jersey Dems Want Extreme New Tax on Tourism that Could Cripple an Entire Industry

The New Jersey Senate Transportation Committee has approved a bill that would impose new taxes on what lawmakers are calling “non-essential flights” across the state. The measure, Senate Bill 4639, advanced with…

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Cold snap grips New Jersey as first freeze of the season hits on Veterans Day

TRENTON, N.J. – The Garden State woke up shivering Tuesday as temperatures dipped below freezing for the first time this season, marking a sharp transition from fall’s mild stretch into winter’s early…

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Driverless Cars Could Soon Be Hitting New Jersey’s Roadways

TRENTON, NJ – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly aims to establish a statewide pilot program allowing the testing and limited operation of fully autonomous vehicles on public roads.…

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