New Jersey bill would make State Police an independent department reporting directly to the Governor

Proposal removes State Police from oversight by the Attorney General, creating a standalone Cabinet-level agency TRENTON, NJ – A new bill in the New Jersey Assembly could significantly reshape how the state’s…

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New Jersey seeking continued overhaul of policing to limit use of force, increase de-escalation

Assembly measure mandates de-escalation, reporting, and medical aid standards in statewide reform effort TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers are advancing new police accountability legislation that would require the state Attorney General…

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Morning commute slows across New Jersey amid multiple crashes and delays

Commuters face 45-minute bridge backups and Turnpike congestion during Wednesday rush hour TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey commuters are facing a slow start to Wednesday morning, March 4, with multiple crashes, construction…

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New Jersey Attorney General demands GoFundMe remove plagiarized charity pages, disclose hidden fees

New Jersey joins 21-state coalition accusing platform of misleading donors and exploiting charitable trust TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general and…

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New Jersey man sued Verizon over $10 special deposit fee and lost

Court denies fee waiver and dismisses case, calling claims legally baseless and unsupported TRENTON, NJ – A federal judge in New Jersey has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a man who claimed…

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Judge dismisses New Jersey man’s lawsuit accusing CNN and other media of “mind control”

Court finds allegations against TV executives and talk show hosts “frivolous” and unsupported TRENTON, NJ – A New Jersey federal judge has dismissed a bizarre lawsuit filed by a man who claimed…

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New Jersey high school students could get gym credits for being volunteer firefighters under proposed law

Legislation introduced in Trenton would allow certain students to earn graduation credits by completing a county fire academy course and volunteering locally. New Jersey, NJ – A newly introduced bill in the…

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Head-on crash in Plumsted Township leaves 3 dead

3 killed in head-on crash in Plumsted Township, prosecutor says PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Three people were killed late Sunday night in a head-on crash in Ocean County, authorities said. Officers from…

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Statewide lottery surge drops six figure wins across NJ

$576,800 ticket leads week of big New Jersey Lottery wins across the state TRENTON, NJ — A $576,800 winning ticket sold in Cape May County topped a week that saw 13 New…

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Three killed after SUV crosses center line in deadly Plumsted crash Sunday night

Three people were killed late Sunday night after a Ford Bronco crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a Toyota Sienna on Pinehurst Road in Plumsted Township. Plumsted Township, NJ – Three occupants…

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Your guide to St. Patrick’s Day parades and celebrations across New Jersey

From Sussex County to the Jersey Shore, towns across the Garden State are going green for a weekend of parades, music, and family fun. TRENTON, NJ – Communities across New Jersey will…

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New Jersey weather forecast: Cold start to the week followed by midweek warm-up

The Garden State will see a frigid Monday before a midweek storm system brings rain and a temporary surge into the 60s. TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey residents will start the week…

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Playful pittie “Coola” looking for her forever home at Monmouth County SPCA

The 2-year-old rescue from Trenton Animal Shelter is a sweet, quirky pup who loves zoomies, snuggles, and gentle company. EATONTOWN, NJ – The Monmouth County SPCA is looking to find a loving…

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Poll finds 70% of voters support voter ID ahead of 2026 midterms

TRENTON, NJ – A new Cygnal National Voter Trends poll shows strong bipartisan support for voter identification requirements and continued voter trust in Republicans on major issues including the economy, immigration, and…

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Governor Mikie Sherrill vows to block federal plan for ICE detention facility in Roxbury Township

The governor accuses the Trump Administration and DHS of “chilling disregard for human life” in letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Trenton, N.J. – Governor Mikie Sherrill is taking direct aim…

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New Jersey orders heightened security at houses of worship after U.S. bombs Iran

State officials say no specific threats exist, but law enforcement presence will rise across sensitive locations to protect Christian and Jewish houses of worship against retaliatory attacks. Trenton, N.J. – New Jersey…

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Senator Anthony Bucco praises Sherrill’s transparency, urges fiscal discipline in upcoming budget

Senate GOP leader calls for bipartisan cooperation to fix New Jersey’s long-term fiscal problems Trenton, N.J. – Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R–Morris, Passaic) issued a statement Wednesday responding to Governor…

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Police searching for three women after violent outburst at New Jersey Wendy’s drive-thru

Investigators say the suspects broke a window, damaged property, and attempted to assault employees before fleeing the scene. Ewing, N.J. – Police are searching for three Trenton women accused of vandalizing and…

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Trump’s migrant CDL ban would not save New Jerseyans from people like Raul Luna Perez who killed Lakewood mother and child

The proposed federal bill aims to bar undocumented immigrants from obtaining commercial driver’s licenses, but opponents note that several deadly crashes in New Jersey involved drivers with standard licenses. Trenton, N.J. –…