New Jersey plastic bag ban starts a two months from today
TRENTON, NJ – If you’re tired of sucking your drink from a withering paper straw from a super-sized plastic container or bottle, buckle up New Jersey, things are about to go from…
Governor Murphy’s COVID-19 Press Conferences End Today
TRENTON, NJ – For two years, Governor Phil Murphy has held regularly scheduled COVID-19 press briefings to defend his actions during the pandemic. Those actions included prolonged business lockdowns, school closures, mandatory…
Gas Prices Spike to Over $4 Per Gallon in New Jersey and it’s going to go higher
TRENTON, NJ – In the New Jersey state capital city of Trenton, on Friday, gas prices spiked over $4 per gallon, reaching as high as $4.07 at some stations. Across New Jersey…
Durr says Murphy giving too many excuses and not enough answers on closed state offices
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Senator Ed Durr said he’s tired of Governor Phil Murphy’s long line of excuses to keep state offices closed to the public as the March 7th pandemic…
New Jersey lawmakers pass bill to prohibit Russian investments
TRENTON, NJ – Democrats and Republicans in Trenton united in solidarity with Ukraine as the country continues to be attacked and bombed by Russian forces. Now heading into its second week, the…
Mercer County Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Interfering with Law Enforcement Officers During Civil Disorder
NEWARK, N.J. – A Mercer County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 30 months in prison for attempting to interfere with law enforcement officers during a civil disorder when he attempted…
Testa: Murphy’s Plan to Fire 60% of New Jersey’s Prison Guards is not a Smart Idea
TRENTON, NJ – Even though Governor Phil Murphy has emptied state prisons and is continuing to give early COVID-19 release to even more inmates, New Jersey Senator Michael Testa today said that’s…
Murphy vaccine mandate delay is not enough to help save cops, doctors and nurses, Bucco says
With the change in guidance from the CDC, New Jersey Governor Murphy has ordered a deadline extension before unvaccinated public workers such as firemen, police officers and healthcare workers lose their jobs.…
U.S. Marshals Arrest New Jersey Double Homicide Suspect in Tucson
Tucson, AZ – A New Jersey murder suspect was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service Task Force in Tucson, Arizona today. Gabriel B. Vilorio-Jaquez, 33, was wanted in the October 29th shooting…
U.S. Marshals Arrest New Jersey Fugitive After 10 Months on the Run
Concord, NH – The United States Marshals Service is very pleased to announce the arrest of Mercer County, New Jersey fugitive, Kedin Mejia-Ayala. Kedin Mejia-Ayala, 33 years-of-age, was last known to reside…
Attorney General’s New Vehicle Pursuit Policy Handcuffs Police, Bergen Says
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey’s new vehicle pursuit policy prohibiting when a police officer can initiate the pursuit of a suspect is coming under fire today. According to the new guidelines set forth…
District of Columbia Man Sentenced to 80 Months in Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Narcotics and Use Firearms
WASHINGTON – Niko Culbreth, 29, of Washington D.C. was sentenced today to.80 months in federal prison for his role in an ongoing conspiracy to distribute narcotics…
New Jersey’s 73-year-old criminal ban on pumping your own gas could soon end
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey motorists may soon be able to pump their own gas. That is if a bipartisan-sponsored bill introduced in the state assembly reaches Governor Phil Murphy’s desk. New…
After New York finding of limited effectiveness in children, Schepisi calls on Murphy to release NJ state vaccine data
TRENTON, NJ – New York State has released data that suggests the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has “limited evidence of effectiveness” with a rapid decline after less than one month for the COVID-19…
New Jersey’s Latino Caucus Vows Support for Plight of Ukraine
Trenton – As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine heads into its 6th day, the New Jersey Latino Caucus has pledged its support to the people of Ukraine. “In the name of free peoples everywhere,…
New Jersey Legislators Move to Block Public Investments in Belarus and Russia
TRENTON, NJ – As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, legislators in New Jersey are moving to block public investments in Russia and Belarus. “Acting in response to Russia’s unprovoked attack on…
Durr Rips Phil Murphy Over Nursing Home Deaths, Financial Problems in New Jersey Ahead of Prayer Vigil for Ukraine
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey State Senator Ed Durr, the truck driver who upset Senate President Steve Sweeney in the 2021 election today ripped into Governor Phil Murphy’s crocodile tears being shed…
Phil Murphy Needs to Follow the CDC Science, Unmask Kids Now, Says Senator
TRENTON, NJ – The CDC has released new guidance that says Americans who are not showing signs of illness no longer need to wear face masks, but Governor Phil Murphy continues to…
New Jersey Utility Shutoff Moratorium Ends March 15th
TRENTON, NJ – If you are behind on your utility bills in New Jersey due to hardships caused by the pandemic and Governor Phil Murphy’s year-long business shutdown, time is running out.…
New Jersey bill seeks to discourage violence against healthcare professionals
TRENTON – A growing problem in America during the COVID-19 pandemic has been the rising rate of violence against healthcare professionals. Now, New Jersey Democrats are seeking to slow the trend in the…