Governor Murphy Requests Federal Funding to Address I-80 Sinkholes, Declares State of Emergency

Wharton, NJ – March 9, 2025 – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has formally requested emergency federal funding to repair a series of disruptive sinkholes along Interstate 80 in Morris County, spotlighting…

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Governor Moore, Democrats “Completely Absurd” to Blame Trump for State’s Dire Finances

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.) condemned Governor Wes Moore and Maryland Democrats for attempting to link President Donald Trump to the state’s worsening financial outlook and new tax proposals. In…

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Virginia State Department Employee Arrested for Alleged Information Conspiracy

State Department Employee Arrested for Alleged Information Conspiracy **Washington, D.C.** - Michael Charles Schena, a 42-year-old resident of Alexandria, Virginia, has been arrested on charges linked to an alleged conspiracy involving national…

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New Jerseyans Grapple with $15,000 Annual Property Tax Bills as State Named Most Expensive Again

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey residents pay the highest taxes in the country, according to a new WalletHub study that confirms what many in the state have long suspected. The average taxpayer…

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Jackson Liberty cheerleaders win state and national championships

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Liberty High School cheerleading team secured the state championship title on February 23, 2025, while also earning the prestigious Sportsmanship Award. A week later, the team traveled…

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New Jersey Governor Candidate Jack Ciattarelli Says Remote State Workers to Show Up for Work on Day One

Trenton, NJ – Jack Ciattarelli, the Republican candidate for New Jersey governor, has made a bold promise to overhaul the state’s workforce policies if elected. Speaking at a campaign event in Freehold…

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Ohio Lottery players win big on scratch-off tickets across the state

WOOSTER, Ohio — Several Ohio Lottery players are celebrating major wins after hitting big prizes on scratch-off tickets, with winners in Wooster, Mount Vernon, Cincinnati, and Aberdeen. A lucky player in Wooster…

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Delaware State Police Arrest Suspect in January Tobacco Store Armed Robbery

Delaware State Police Apprehend Suspect in January Tobacco Store Robbery **Newark, DE** - Delaware State Police have detained Unique Priestley, 26, of Newark, in connection with an armed robbery in January at…

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Virginia Order Allows State Police to Assist in Apprehension of Criminal Illegal Aliens

RICHMOND, Va. — Governor Glenn Youngkin signed Executive Order 47 on Thursday, directing Virginia State Police and the Department of Corrections to assist in federal immigration enforcement efforts through Section 287(g) agreements…

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State Grand Jury Makes Decision on Fatal Accident Involving NJ Trooper

State Grand Jury Decision on Fatal Accident Involving NJ Trooper **TRENTON, NJ** — A state grand jury has voted against filing criminal charges in the case of Raul L. Diaz, a 59-year-old…

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Four Dogs Found Dead in Plastic Bags on Garden State Parkway

ABERDEEN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The New Jersey State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in an animal cruelty investigation after four deceased pit bull mixes were found in dog food bags…

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Delaware State Police Investigate Road Rage Shooting Incident

Delaware State Police Investigate Road Rage Shooting Incident **NEW CASTLE, DE** - Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting incident related to road rage that occurred Sunday morning in New Castle. On…

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Pennsylvania state trooper charged with intimidating witness in abuse investigation

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – A Pennsylvania State Police trooper has been charged with witness intimidation after allegedly attempting to prevent cooperation in a child abuse investigation, authorities announced Tuesday. Christopher S. Young, 34,…

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New York Toddler Found Safe After Police Search Across Two States

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – A 3-year-old boy missing since early February was found safe Wednesday following a multi-jurisdictional search led by the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office, officials said. Investigators located the…

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Delaware State Police investigating shooting at Bear’s Sunset Station shopping center

BEAR, Del. — Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that took place Sunday morning in the parking lot of the Sunset Station shopping center. Authorities responded at approximately 10:51 a.m. to…

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Two winning lottery tickets sold in Brooklyn, Staten Island

NEW YORK — Two top-prize winning TAKE 5 tickets, each worth $16,713.50, were sold in Brooklyn and Staten Island for the March 3 evening drawing, the New York Lottery announced. The Brooklyn…

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Sanctuary Cities and States Forcing ICE to Take Dangerous Criminal Migrant Arrests to the Streets

TRENTON, NJ — White House border czar Tom Homan said Tuesday that the administration needs additional funding for immigration enforcement and criticized sanctuary cities for limiting cooperation with federal authorities. Homan said…

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Delaware State Police investigating shooting in Lincoln

LINCOLN, Del. – Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Friday night in Lincoln, where multiple gunshots struck two vehicles, including one occupied by two people. Troopers responded around 9:45…

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Virginia Governor Announces State Cooperation with Federal Immigration Enforcement Operations

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin signed an executive order directing Virginia law enforcement to assist in federal immigration enforcement efforts, marking a significant shift in the state’s approach to undocumented immigrants…

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Staten Island man killed in Lower East Side Shooting

NEW YORK, NY — A 39-year-old man was shot and killed early Saturday morning in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, police said. Officers responded to a 911 call around 3:22 a.m. at 288…

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