Former CFO of New Jersey nonprofit charged in $2.5 million theft, money laundering scheme

TRENTON, N.J. — The former chief financial officer and comptroller of a Burlington County nonprofit has been charged with allegedly stealing more than $2.5 million from the organization, money laundering, and tax…

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Governor Murphy releases New Jersey’s Wealth Disparity Task Force report to cap off Black History Month

TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way announced the release of the Wealth Disparity Task Force’s report Friday, outlining the root causes of economic disparities affecting Black and…

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Facing Impeachment, New Jersey AG files another lawsuit against Trump administration

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing a second motion to enforce a court order against the Trump administration,…

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NJ lawmaker blasts NJSIAA for maintaining transgender athlete policy

TRENTON, N.J. — Assemblyman Greg McGuckin is criticizing the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) for refusing to change its transgender athlete policy, despite a federal directive from former President Donald…

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Murphy’s budget includes over $1 billion in tax hikes, Republican lawmaker warns

TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy’s proposed budget would raise taxes by more than $1 billion, according to calculations by Assembly Budget Committee member Brian Rumpf, who criticized the plan as making…

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New Jersey Lawmakers File Impeachment Articles Against Attorney General

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin is facing impeachment after Assembly Republican leaders introduced a resolution Thursday, accusing him of failing to perform his duties and overstepping his authority.…

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New Jersey education commissioner faces sharp criticism at confirmation hearing over education failures

TRENTON, N.J. — Assemblyman Alex Sauickie urged the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday to reject Kevin Dehmer’s confirmation as Commissioner of the Department of Education, citing failures in managing financial crises that…

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Check Your Tickets Because a $1.5 Million Jackpot Lottery Ticket Was Sold In New Jersey

TRENTON – A New Jersey Lottery player in Union County won the $1,521,040 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot in Wednesday’s drawing, making it the game’s second-highest prize of the year. The winning ticket…

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New Jersey Lawmakers Seek State Department Review of E-ZPass Contract With China Linked Company

Sen. Pennacchio urges State Department review of E-ZPass contract over security concerns TRENTON, N.J. — State Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-26) has called on the U.S. State Department to review a $1.7 billion…

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Former Brick GOP Candidates Under State Investigation Over Financial Discrepancies in 2023 Campaign

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) has launched an investigation into the campaign finance filings of Team Catalano, a joint candidates committee for municipal office in Brick…

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Today is Reckoning Day as New Jersey Defies Trump’s Deadline to End DEI and Transgender Sports Policies in Schools

TRENTON, NJ – Today marks the deadline set by President Donald Trump for schools and universities across America to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs and policies allowing transgender athletes to…

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New Jersey Pastor Arrested on Sexual Assault Charges Involving Teen

TRENTON, N.J. – Authorities announced Wednesday the arrest of a local pastor on serious charges stemming from the alleged sexual assault of a 16-year-old. Charles B. Brinson, 64, faces multiple counts of…

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New Jersey Lawmakers Move to Impeach Phil Murphy’s Far-Left Attorney General Matt Platkin

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin is facing an impeachment effort led by state Assembly Republicans, who accuse him of overstepping his authority and failing to perform his duties.…

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48 indicted in New Jersey cockfighting ring bust

MAYS LANDING, N.J. – A grand jury in Atlantic County indicted 48 individuals Wednesday in connection with an illegal cockfighting operation, authorities said. An investigation led by Det. Mark Kienzle of the…

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Congress Votes to Repeal Biden Gas Water Heater Bill; How it Affects New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – In a last-minute push before leaving office, the Biden administration finalized a rule that would effectively ban non-condensing natural gas water heaters by 2029, aiming to curb carbon emissions.…

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Phil Murphy Allocates $1 Million to Allow AG to Fight President Trump’s Agenda in Court

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has proposed a $58 billion state budget that includes a notable $1 million allocation to bolster the Attorney General’s Office in its legal battles…

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Phil Murphy Promises to Defend His Unpopular Stances in Fight Against Trump

Trenton, NJ – – In a combative and impassioned budget address delivered Tuesday, February 25, Governor Phil Murphy pledged to stand firm against the incoming Trump administration, promising to defend New Jersey’s…

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Murphy Touts Affordability in Budget Address, But New Jersey’s Rising Costs and Taxes Tell a Different Story

Trenton, NJ – In his annual budget address delivered on Tuesday, February 25, Governor Phil Murphy painted an optimistic picture of New Jersey’s affordability, claiming his administration has made historic strides in…

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Phil Murphy Must Be High: Governor Proposed 500% Weed Tax in Budget

TRENTON, NJ – We’re not sure what kind of weed Governor Phil Murphy is smoking these days with his alien in the attic, but it must be the good stuff. If higher…

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Is Governor Murphy Next? New Jersey Says Boys Can Play Girls Sports, As Bondi Fires Back

TRENTON, NJ – U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi is escalating her campaign to enforce federal anti-discrimination laws concerning male athletes participating in girls’ high school sports, and New Jersey could be the…

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