Bill Spadea Announces Big Endorsement in 2025 Campaign for Governor

TRENTON, N.J. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea has received the endorsement of Anne Fundner, a prominent advocate for tougher border policies and a vocal opponent of opioid trafficking. Fundner, who lost…

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Murphy Green Lights Strategic Merger of Two New Jersey Colleges

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey City University (NJCU) has voted unanimously to pursue a strategic merger with Kean University, a decision backed by Governor Phil Murphy and Secretary of Higher Education Brian…

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New Jersey AG Sues to Restore Funding to NIH Research After Trump Cut

TRENTON, N.J. — A federal judge has issued a nationwide preliminary injunction preventing the Trump administration from cutting billions in medical and public health research funding, following a lawsuit led by New…

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NJEA condemns Senate confirmation of Linda McMahon as education secretary

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) sharply criticized the Senate’s confirmation of Linda McMahon as U.S. Secretary of Education, calling her appointment an attack on public education. In a…

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Cash 5 Lottery Jackpot Worth $664,000 Sold in Monmouth County

TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Lottery player in Monmouth County has won a $664,754 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot, officials announced Wednesday. The winning ticket for Tuesday’s drawing was sold at Krauser’s,…

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Twenty indicted in North Jersey opioid mill operation, authorities say

TRENTON, N.J. — A state grand jury has indicted 20 people on racketeering and drug charges in connection with an opioid mill operation in North Jersey, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced…

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Why a Canadian Boycott of American Alcohol Could Be a Win for New Jersey

Imagine a world where Canada says “no thanks” to American booze. At first glance, it might sound like a loss for U.S. distilleries and breweries—but for New Jersey, it could be a…

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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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Republicans Close Gap as 225,000 Invalid Voters Scrubbed from New Jersey Voting Rolls

TRENTON, NJ – In an unusual shake-up of New Jersey’s electorate, a sweeping purge of inactive voters has slashed the state’s registration numbers and chipped away at the Democrats’ once-comfortable lead over…

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New Jersey AG Says Schools Can Ignore Trump DEI Ending Executive Order

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined a coalition of 15 attorneys general in issuing legal guidance to K-12 schools and higher education institutions on the legality…

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Murphy underfunding schools by $83M as student achievement declines, GOP lawmaker says

TRENTON, N.J. — Assembly Republican Budget Officer Nancy Munoz is criticizing Gov. Phil Murphy’s school funding plan, claiming it shortchanges districts by $83 million while student performance continues to decline. The Murphy…

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Phil Murphy Says Trump Speech on “Golden Age”, Closing Borders, Making America Safe, Disappointing

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy issued a statement Tuesday night expressing disappointment in President Donald Trump’s Joint Address to Congress, calling for a greater focus on economic relief for…

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New Jersey Senator Couldn’t Even Clap for a Boy With Cancer Calling it a “Stain” on History

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Senator Andy Kim and his party didn’t clap for a little boy with cancer who was deputized a police officer by the President of the United States.…

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Cory Booker Says He was Architect of Cringey Scripted Social Media Video Zerg Critiquing Trump

TRENTON, NJ – In a bizarre twist of political theater, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) has been unmasked as the mastermind behind a widely mocked series of videos featuring Democratic senators delivering near-identical,…

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Stranded Dolphin Rescued from New Jersey Marsh Euthanized

MONMOUTH BEACH, N.J. — A common dolphin stranded in a bayside creek was euthanized Tuesday after rescuers determined it was too weak to survive, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) said. The…

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Newark code enforcement officer charged with bribery, misconduct

TRENTON, N.J. — A Newark code enforcement officer has been arrested and charged with allegedly soliciting bribes from a local business in exchange for lifting fines and allowing the store to reopen,…

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New Jersey Pushing Unconstitutional Property Tax Grab, Cutting Municipal Aid

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) will soon notify all 564 municipalities that state aid for their upcoming budgets will be reduced by $150 million, officials announced.…

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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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Phil Murphy to Fired Federal Workers: We Got You Covered

New Jersey offers aid to federal workers affected by layoffs TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) is assisting federal workers impacted by recent layoffs, providing…

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Rising Auto Insurance Costs in New Jersey: What’s Driving the Surge? Migrant Licenses?

March 04, 2025 – Trenton, NJ – Drivers across New Jersey are feeling the pinch as auto insurance rates continue to climb, leaving many residents wondering what’s behind the increase. Industry experts,…

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