If Trump Doesn’t Pay Up, Neither Will New Jersey, State Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Stop Federal Payments

New Jersey Bill Would Allow State to Withhold Payments to Federal Government Democratic lawmakers say the measure would let New Jersey respond if federal funds owed to the state are withheld despite…

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NJ Lawmaker Warns of “Progressive Fatigue,” Blasts Democratic Leadership

Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia says New Jersey residents are growing frustrated with progressive policies under state leadership. Trenton, NJ – A New Jersey Republican lawmaker is sounding the alarm over what she calls…

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New Jersey lawmaker pushing bill to ban driver’s licenses for illegal migrants

Measure seeks to eliminate dual licensing system, reintroduce federal legal presence requirement, and roll back multilingual mandates at MVC offices. TRENTON, NJ – A newly introduced proposal in the New Jersey Assembly…

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New Jersey immigration battle heats up as Gov. Sherrill vows to continue fight against feds

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey stands at the crossroads of America’s immigration wars, caught between an aggressive new federal enforcement drive under President Donald Trump’s second administration and state-level efforts to protect…

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New Jersey lawmakers push bipartisan bill limiting governor’s emergency powers

TRENTON, NJ – In a rare bipartisan move, New Jersey lawmakers are pushing a sweeping measure that places new limits on how long a governor can maintain a state of emergency or…

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New Jersey cracks down on e bikes with licensing rules

New Jersey e bike law expands licensing and insurance rules statewide Vineland, NJ – Riders across New Jersey are facing new requirements after Governor Phil Murphy signed sweeping legislation that redefines many…

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Rutgers VP lands top spot on state Lottery Commission

Rutgers executive Jimmy Jung appointed to New Jersey Lottery Commission Trenton, NJ — Dr. Jimmy Jung, a senior administrator at Rutgers University–Camden, has officially joined the New Jersey Lottery Commission following Senate…

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Bramnick skips key vote on immigrant trust act, codifying New Jersey as a sanctuary state

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Senator Jon Bramnick found himself at the center of political scrutiny after abstaining from a high-profile vote on New Jersey’s “Immigrant Trust Act,” legislation that limits cooperation…

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State honors FBI agent taken in Iran with new annual tribute

New Jersey marks March 9 as U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day with new bipartisan law TRENTON, NJ — A silent but powerful statement will wave across New Jersey each March 9,…

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Jersey law cracks down on illegal signal-blocking tech

New Jersey law makes use of signal jammers a fourth-degree crime under new bill TRENTON, NJ — A newly signed bipartisan law will now make the use of signal jammers a criminal…

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Virginia born Mikie Sherrill sworn in as New Jersey’s first elected Democrat woman governor

Newark, NJ – Mikie Sherrill was sworn in today as New Jersey’s first Democrat woman governor, but she is not the first New Jersey born woman to serve in that role. In…

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License and Registration Now Required for E-Bikes in New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has signed into law one of the toughest e-bike regulation measures in the country, aiming to address a surge in accidents and fatalities linked to the…

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New Jersey Officials Now Have Final Say in Vaccinations, Not CDC,

TRENTON, N.J. – A heated hearing before the Assembly Health Committee Monday exposed sharp partisan divides over a Democrat-backed bill that would transfer New Jersey’s immunization authority from the federal Centers for…

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New Jersey Could See Another Energy Bill Spike in 2026, As Sherill Promises Day One Freeze

TRENTON, NJ – The only people who will see a freeze on day one of Mikie Sherill’s term in the governor’s office are the people who can’t afford to pay their electric…

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Sherrill names Evan Weiss to lead New Jersey Economic Development Authority

TRENTON, NJ – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill has appointed Evan Weiss as Chief Executive Officer of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, selecting a veteran economic strategist with a history of public and…

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Illegal Alien Identified as Man Who Threw Rock at School Bus, Injuring Young Girl

Palisades Park, NJ – A 40-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly throwing a rock through the window of a school bus on the New Jersey Turnpike, an attack that left an…

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Artist's rendering representing the state's authority over vaccinations.

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 to Legalize Sanctuary State Status with New Law Proposed in Trenton

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Democrats aren’t messing around in 2026. With a veto-proof total control of state government, their first act of the new year was to make Phil Murphy’s sanctuary…

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Monmouth County GOP Facing Backlash After $175k in Public Funding to Controversial LGBTQ Group

FREEHOLD, N.J. – Monmouth County Republican officials are under scrutiny after reports surfaced that county funds were awarded to Garden State Equality (GSE), New Jersey’s largest LGBTQ+ advocacy organization, which is now…

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