Mikie Sherrill Pushes to Roll Back SNAP Fraud Protections and Work Requirements

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging Congress and the Trump administration to roll back portions of the federal SNAP overhaul that expanded work requirements, tightened eligibility standards, and…

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New Jersey Investing an Estimated $5 Million to Bring World Cup Experience to Communities Across State

CAMDEN COUNTY, N.J. — New Jersey officials announced Tuesday that $5 million in state grants will be distributed to dozens of organizations across the state to create fan zones, watch parties, festivals,…

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Former DCF employee admits taking cash while posing as caseworker

Ex DCF worker admits taking cash in scheme tied to confidential child welfare cases Trenton, NJ – A former New Jersey Department of Children and Families employee admitted to posing as a…

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New Jersey Democrats’ New Plan to Vote by Phone Driven Financially by VC Brother-In-Law of New Jersey Congressman Gottheimer

Trenton, N.J. — New Jersey Democrats are advancing legislation that would allow some municipal elections to be conducted through smartphones under a pilot program backed by a national mobile voting group founded…

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New Jersey Attorney General is “Misleading the Public” on Latest Anti-Gun Statement, Lawmaker Says

Trenton, N.J. — A dispute over proposed federal changes to U.S. Postal Service firearm shipping rules escalated this week after New Jersey Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia accused the state attorney general’s office of…

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NJ jail guard admits smuggling drugs and contraband in bribery scheme

Smuggling scandal rocks Mercer County correction facility Trenton, NJ – A correctional officer entrusted with maintaining order inside a county jail admitted to taking bribes to sneak contraband to inmates, closing a…

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NJ Bill Targets Power-Hungry AI Data Centers to Prevent Grid Strain and Ratepayer Costs

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers are moving to shield residents from rising electric bills as energy-hungry AI data centers and other massive power users expand, advancing a bill that would force…

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Lawmakers Concerned New Jersey Police Not Ready for Massive Influx of World Cup Human Trafficking

NJ Lawmakers Advance World Cup Bill as Officials Warn of Human Trafficking Surge Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers are moving forward with legislation tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup as…

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Million dollar madness hits NJ as Powerball tickets explode statewide

Powerball frenzy sweeps New Jersey as multiple million-dollar tickets hit across state Trenton, NJ — A surge of high-value lottery wins swept across New Jersey in just one week, with multiple Powerball…

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Ex-NJEA President Who Blew $40M in Union Dues on Failed Campaign Blames 2% Tax Cap for NJ School Cuts

Trenton, NJ — Former New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) President Sean Spiller, whose union-backed gubernatorial campaign spent roughly $40 million before he finished fifth in the 2025 Democratic primary, is now at…

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New Jersey Lawmaker Who Sued State and Won $1 Million, Now Wants to “Tax the Rich”

NJ Lawmaker Katie Brennan Pushes ‘Millionaires Tax’ Plan After $1M Settlement Case Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmaker Katie Brennan is advancing a pair of tax proposals targeting the state’s highest earners…

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New Jersey Diners Are In Decline, But State Lawmakers Say There’s A Plan To Save Them

Trenton, NJ — A new bill backed by South Jersey lawmakers would slash taxes for long-standing diners and restaurants, offering financial relief to businesses that have operated for at least 25 years…

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New Jersey SNAP Benefit Changes Promote Healthier Diets, Expand Workforce Participation

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey SNAP recipients will see updated rules in 2026 designed to encourage healthier food choices and stronger workforce participation, as federal guidelines and state-level policies reshape how benefits…

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Another Offshore Wind Project Off NJ Coast Scrapped as Federal Deal Redirects $765M to LNG Investment

Trenton, NJ — A major offshore wind project planned off the New Jersey coast has been abandoned after federal officials reached a deal to cancel the lease, redirecting hundreds of millions of…

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$7.4B Purdue-Sackler Opioid Settlement Takes Effect, New Jersey Set to Receive $125M

Trenton, NJ — A sweeping $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family is now in effect, directing billions toward opioid addiction treatment and prevention nationwide, including more than $125…

West Windsor Basketball Player Killed After SUV Plunges Into Water Off Route 1 Near Quaker Bridge Mall

Lawrence Township, NJ — A 22-year-old West Windsor man died late Thursday night after his SUV veered off Route 1 and plunged into a water-filled area near the Quaker Bridge Mall, according…

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States challenge federal role in sports betting oversight

States push back on federal role in sports betting oversight Trenton, NJ — A coalition of attorneys general from across the country is urging federal regulators to step back from overseeing sports-related…

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Mikie Sherrill Promised Us She Would Freeze Electric Rates, But New Jersey Energy Costs Will Continue to Rise

NJ Residents Face Higher Electric Bills Despite Sherrill’s Rate Freeze Pledge Trenton, NJ — New Jersey residents are likely to see rising electricity costs in 2026 and beyond, despite public claims that…

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NJ GOP Senators Urge Sherrill to Restore School Aid Before Budget Deadline, Warn of Cuts and Tax Hikes

Trenton, NJ — Two Republican state senators are pressing Gov. Mikie Sherrill to reverse proposed limits on school funding, warning that districts across New Jersey are already cutting programs and raising property…

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DOJ Sues New Jersey Over In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students, Seeks to Block Benefits

Trenton, NJ — A new federal lawsuit filed Thursday targets New Jersey’s policy allowing undocumented students to pay in-state college tuition, with the U.S. Department of Justice arguing the law unlawfully disadvantages…

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