Key Lawmaker in New Jersey’s Historic Meghans Law Bill Passes on New Year’s Eve

Trenton, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy expressed his condolences following the death of former Congressman and state legislator Dick Zimmer, praising him as a dedicated public servant whose career was defined by…

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New Jersey Gov Says You Would Be Struck by Lightning Before Finding Voter Fraud

Trenton, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy defended New Jersey’s decision not to adopt a voter ID law, saying the state’s election system is already secure and that instances of voter fraud are…

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New Jersey Human Composting Law to Allow Open-Air Burial Grounds in 2026

New Jersey legalizes human composting as eco-friendly funeral option set to launch in 2026 Trenton, NJ – New Jersey has officially legalized human composting, becoming the 14th state in the nation to…

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Cory Booker Blames Trump for New Jersey’s Failed Energy Policy, Higher Costs, Plant Shutdowns, and Wind Failures

NEWARK, NJ – Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) is now blaming President Donald Trump, accusing him of driving up energy costs and crippling renewable development as New Jersey households face some of the…

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Construction begins on first purpose-built film and TV studio in New Jersey

NEWARK, N.J. — A new era for film and television production in New Jersey officially began this month as construction started on the Lionsgate Newark Studios, the state’s first purpose-built production complex…

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New Jersey lawmakers to vote on 150 bad, ugly, and few good bills in Trenton today

Murphy era winds down as NJ Assembly races to vote on 150 bills before year’s end TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Assembly is holding one of its busiest legislative sessions in…

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Seventeen injured after NJ Transit trains collide and derail in Montclair as NTSB launches investigation

MONTCLAIR, NJ – Seventeen passengers were injured Friday evening when two NJ Transit trains collided on the Montclair-Boonton Line, causing one car to derail on a stretch of track west of Bay…

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Mikie Sherrill set to become New Jersey’s highest-paid governor despite affordability pledge

TRENTON, N.J. – Mikie Sherrill has made affordability the cornerstone of her platform as governor of New Jersey, but on day one, she is presiding over major toll hikes and an increase…

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NJ environmental group demands action after electricity rate hikes tied to PJM auction

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey League of Conservation Voters (LCV) is calling for stronger state intervention following the release of PJM Interconnection’s latest energy capacity auction results, which are expected to…

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Mikie Sherrill Forces Publicly Funded Transition Team Members to Sign Non-Disclosure Agreements

Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill is having members of her transition team sign confidentiality agreements to prevent leaks as they prepare for her administration to take office next month. TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey…

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Matt Platkin is out as Attorney General under Mikie Sherrill. Here’s who will replace him

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey’s political landscape shifted sharply this week as Rep. Mikie Sherrill announced Jennifer Davenport as her choice for the state’s next Attorney General, signaling the departure of Matt…

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ICE to Boost Taskforce to Roundup Criminal Illegal Migrants in Sanctuary State of New Jersey

NEWARK, NJ – According to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, New Jersey is a sanctuary state with open arms and open doors to illegal aliens from across the world. The federal government…

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Million Dollar Mikie Now Seeking $650,000 for Gubernatorial Transition Instead of $1,000,000

NJ Senate advances bill to give incoming governor $650,000 for transition expenses TRENTON, NJ – Mikie Sherrill promised to bring affordability to New Jersey and so far, weeks before being sworn in,…

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NJ attorney general fires back after attack mailer calls his record ‘marked by scandal’

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin is brushing off a sharply worded political mailer that accuses him of being tied to “scandal,” responding publicly that the attack won’t intimidate…

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Van Drew blasts New Jersey gas tax hike as ‘a punch in the gut’ to families

TRENTON, NJ – Congressman Jeff Van Drew sharply criticized New Jersey’s incoming gas tax hike, calling it an unnecessary financial blow to working families already struggling with rising costs. Beginning January 1,…

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New Jersey lawmaker demands Mikie Sherrill publicly reject rumored sales tax hike before taking office

TRENTON, NJ – Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips is calling on Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill to publicly deny reports that her transition team and Democratic leaders in Trenton are considering raising New Jersey’s sales tax…

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Mikie Sherrill, Dems Secretly Plotting to Raise New Jersey Sales Tax, New Jersey Assemblywoman Claims

TRENTON, N.J. – A new Republican-backed bill to slash New Jersey’s sales tax to 6 percent has set off a political clash, with Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia accusing Democratic leaders and New Jersey…

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Trump fuel rule shift could derail New Jersey’s plan to phase out gas cars

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A move by the Trump administration to reverse what it calls an “illegal attack” on gas-powered cars could complicate New Jersey’s strategy to phase them out under policies first…