New Jersey Bans Sale of Unregulated THC Laced Soft Drinks

TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation today to regulate the sale of intoxicating hemp products and beverages, a move that addresses the growing presence of Delta-8 THC in unregulated markets.…

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New Jersey Residents Drink Too Much According to New Report

TRENTON, N.J. — A new study has found that approximately 493,000 New Jersey residents are engaging in heavy drinking despite having hypertension, a pre-existing condition that puts them at higher risk for…

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New Jersey’s Offshore Wind Turbines Are Taller and More Massive than You Might Think

New Jersey’s wind farms are going to be big, but the actual turbines are huge, dwarfing the Statue of Liberty by nearly three times. According to Governor Phil Murphy, the New Jersey…

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New York City Disqualified from Tri-State Pizza War After Former Mayor Did This

NEW YORK CITY, NY – It might not be the worst thing former New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio will be blamed for, but it’s one of the worst. In the latest…

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Sorry New Jersey, Connecticut Pizza is Better Than Yours According to This Expert

NEWARK, N.J. — The long-standing rivalry between New Jersey and Connecticut has spilled into a new arena: pizza. Governors Phil Murphy of New Jersey and Ned Lamont of Connecticut are at odds…

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New Jersey’s offshore wind future on unstable ground after latest delay request

New Jersey’s latest clean-energy endeavor, an offshore wind farm off Long Beach Island led by Leading Light Wind, has hit a significant roadblock. The ambitious project, which aims to help the state…

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Nellie Who? New Jersey Dems Pick Replacement for Deceased Congressman on November Ballot

In a swift and decisive move, New Jersey Democrats have chosen state Sen. Nellie Pou to replace the late Rep. Bill Pascrell on the November ballot for the 9th Congressional District. Pou,…

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Former Rutgers Athletic Director Under Investigation for Inappropriate Relations

Rutgers University is currently embroiled in a serious investigation following the abrupt resignation of its former athletic director, Pat Hobbs. While Hobbs cited health issues as the reason for his departure on…

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New Jersey Congressman: I’ve Never Seen Projects So Bad as Offshore Wind Farms

The battle over offshore wind projects along the Atlantic Coast is heating up, and New Jersey’s own Rep. Jeff Van Drew is leading the charge against them. Fresh off a hearing in…

New Jersey’s Electric Bills Have Doubled As Gov Continues Support of Flailing Wind Power Agenda

If you thought summer in New Jersey was just about beach trips and backyard barbecues, think again. This year, it’s also about the jaw-dropping energy bills that have residents shaking their heads…

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EPA Awards $1 Million Grant for Brownfields Site Cleanup in Camden

CAMDEN, N.J. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a $1 million grant to Camden Lutheran Housing Inc. to clean up a contaminated site in Camden. The Former West Jersey Paper…

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New Jersey Democrat Pleads Guilty to Filing False Petitions in 2021 Governor’s Race

TRENTON, N.J. — A campaign manager from Hunterdon County has pleaded guilty to charges related to a fraudulent attempt to place a candidate on the ballot in the 2021 Democratic primary for…

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New Jersey’s Gas Car Ban Hit By Bad News After Harris Waffles on EV Mandate

TRENTON, NJ – It looks like New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s ambitious plan to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered cars by 2035 just hit a major speed bump—Vice President Kamala Harris…

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Over A Dozen Wildwood Shops Fined for Illegal Vape Products in Statewide Sweep

TRENTON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that 19 retailers across the state have been issued Notices of Violation (NOVs) and fined…

Ford Scales Back EV Production, Dealing A Blow to New Jersey’s Gas Car Ban Dreams

TRENTON, NJ – Ford just threw a wrench in New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s ambitious plan to ban gas-powered cars by 2035, and it looks like the auto giant is putting the…

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NJ Transit Free Service Begins Today…Maybe. If The Trains Are Actually Working

TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy has declared a fare holiday for NJ TRANSIT riders from August 26 through September 2, 2024, across all transportation modes. This initiative serves as a gesture…

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Electric Vehicles for Thee, Gas Guzzlers for Me, New Jersey Governor’s Hypocrisy on Gas Car Ban

Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey is pursuing an ambitious plan to phase out the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles in the state, starting with restrictions in 2027 and aiming for a…

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Shore Lawmakers Call for Hearings on High-Risk Power Cables for Offshore Wind Project

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Senator Jim Holzapfel, Assemblyman Greg McGuckin, and Assemblyman Paul Kanitra (R-10) have issued a call for legislative hearings concerning the proposal to lay high-risk power cables through densely…

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New Jersey Governor, Lt. Gov. Both Go on Kamala Campaign Trail

TRENTON, N.J. — Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way will depart New Jersey on Thursday afternoon to attend the Democratic National Convention alongside Governor Phil Murphy. She is scheduled to return on Friday morning.…

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New Jersey to Spend $100 Million to Erase Medical Debt

TRENTON — Governor Phil Murphy announced a significant initiative aimed at reducing medical debt for thousands of New Jersey residents, leveraging over $550,000 in American Rescue Plan funds. The program, in partnership…

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