DOJ sues Illinois and New York over immigration policies; Is New Jersey next?

TRENTON, NJ — The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed lawsuits against the governors of Illinois and New York, as well as New York Attorney General Letitia James, over state policies…

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New Jersey’s Plastic Bag, Straw Could End if This Candidate is Elected Governor

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey’s sweeping ban on single-use plastics, one of the strictest in the country, remains a point of contention as political figures and environmental advocates debate its future. Signed…

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Test scores down as Gopal bill requiring labor movement lessons in New Jersey schools advances in Senate

TRENTON — A bill requiring public schools to teach students about the history of organized labor and union activism has advanced in the New Jersey Senate. Senate Bill 1054, sponsored by Senator…

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New Jersey Suing Trump Again; This Time Over Federal Employee Buyouts

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy doesn’t have the time, or money to fix the state’s S2 funding system that is decimating education in dozens of districts statewide, but he…

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NJ Conservation Foundation secures $16M in grants amid offshore wind push

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Conservation Foundation has received $16 million in grants as it continues to support the state’s clean energy initiatives, including efforts to advance offshore wind energy. The…

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Study finds Black applicants in New Jersey denied gun permits at significantly higher rates than whites

TRENTON, N.J. — Black residents in New Jersey were denied firearm permits at disproportionately higher rates than white applicants, according to a study by the advocacy group Rise Against Hate. The study,…

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Migrant Sex Offender Faces Uncertain Future As Ocean County Reverses Stance on Immigrant Detainers

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — An illegal immigrant held in Ocean County Jail faces an uncertain future after county commissioners announced they will no longer comply with a directive from Gov. Phil Murphy…

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Trump Vows To Overturn Plastic Straw Ban, How New Jersey Could be Impacted

WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump announced plans to sign an executive order next week reversing federal support for paper straws, calling the policy “ridiculous” and pledging to bring back plastic straws…

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Member of Nationwide Illegal Alien Theft Ring Arrested in New Jersey Sanctuary

NEWARK, N.J. – A Chilean national suspected of being part of an organized theft group operating across multiple states is now facing federal charges after his arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs…

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Spadea Resurrects 81-Year-Old Political Strategist With Track Record of Being Wrong, Ties to Willie Brown

TRENTON, N.J. — Republican political strategist Ed Rollins has announced the formation of a new Political Action Committee (PAC) dedicated to supporting conservative talk radio host Bill Spadea’s campaign for governor of…

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New Jersey Governor Facing Impending Showdown with Ice on Thursday

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy currently finds himself at odds with ICE, the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agency, but on Thursday, it’s not Tom Homan the governor will…

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New Jersey, Sanctuary Cities at Risk to Lose Federal Funding Under A.G. Bondi Freeze

NEWARK, NJ — Newly sworn-in Attorney General Pam Bondi has ordered the Justice Department to suspend federal funding for sanctuary cities, according to a report. Bondi’s directive, issued Wednesday, calls for a…

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New Jersey expands ARRIVE Together mental health crisis program to Brick and Toms River

TRENTON, N.J. — The ARRIVE Together program, designed to improve law enforcement responses to mental health crises, has expanded to Brick Township and Toms River, making it available in New Jersey’s 15…

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New Jersey now requires 50 hours of supervised driving for young drivers to get license

TRENTON, N.J. — Beginning February 1, 2025, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) will require all permit holders under the age of 21 to complete at least 50 hours of supervised…

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New Jersey Gender Equity Bill is Systematically Removing Women from Local Politics

TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey law that eliminated gender-based requirements for political party committees has sharply declined female representation in local politics, with many communities now represented exclusively by men. The…

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Governor Says Shore Fight Against Wind a “Stupid Political Discourse” Touts Union Jobs

TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy reaffirmed his commitment to offshore wind energy, calling it a “no-brainer” for New Jersey’s economy and clean energy goals while criticizing political opposition to the projects.…

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NJ lawmaker credits drop in gun violence to surge in concealed carry permits

TRENTON, N.J. — As Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration attributes a record drop in gun violence to its prevention policies, Assemblyman Greg Myhre (R-Ocean) argues that an increase in legally armed residents is…

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A “True MAGA Candidate” is Coming, Trump Delegate Says as New Jersey Governor Race Heats Up

TRENTON, N.J. — A Trump delegate is signaling a shift in New Jersey’s Republican primary for governor, hinting that a new “real” MAGA-aligned candidate is set to enter the race in the…

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New Jersey Democrats Vote to Limit Who Can Run for Office in Elections

TRENTON, N.J. — The field in both political parties for governor in New Jersey is full this year. For state Democrats, it’s a little too full for their comfort, and now, they’re…

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Toms River Rejects New Jersey’s Latest High Density, Low-Income Housing Demands

TOMS RIVER, NJ — The state of New Jersey is trying to force Toms River Township to build almost 700 new high-density affordable housing units, but Mayor Dan Rodrick and the township council…

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