NJ bill seeks to cut pay for civilly committed sex offenders doing institutional work

TRENTON, N.J. – A bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would reduce the compensation paid to civilly committed sexually violent predators who perform institutional work, aligning their pay with the rate…

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New Jersey lawmakers seek to cut school property taxes in half for senior homeowners

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey lawmakers are proposing a sweeping new property tax relief program for seniors that would reimburse half of the school property taxes paid by residents age 65 and…

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New Jersey Lawmakers Move to Block State Dems from Raiding Gas Tax Fund for Train Services

TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate seeks to prevent money raised from the state’s 2016 gas tax increase from being used to fund passenger or freight…

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NJ bill would waive pet adoption fees for veterans at public shelters

TRENTON, N.J. – A new measure introduced in the New Jersey Senate would allow military veterans to adopt dogs or cats from publicly operated shelters free of charge, part of an effort…

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New ‘Barnegat Bay Protection Act’ would use fertilizer taxes for preservation and restoration

TRENTON, N.J. – A new proposal before the New Jersey Legislature seeks to establish a permanent funding stream dedicated to restoring and preserving the Barnegat Bay estuary and its watershed, one of…

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New Jersey proposes new rules for lobsters

TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly aims to clarify how lobster size limits are enforced within the state’s marine waters, ensuring that existing restrictions apply only…

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New Jersey bill seeks to ban discrimination against unvaccinated residents

TRENTON, N.J. – A group of Republican lawmakers has introduced legislation that would make it illegal in New Jersey to ask about, require, or discriminate based on an individual’s COVID-19 vaccination status.…

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New Jersey law targets illegal, unlicensed drivers

TRENTON, N.J. – Two Jersey Shore lawmakers are pushing to strengthen penalties for drivers who have never been issued a valid driver’s license, saying tougher measures are needed to deter repeat offenders…

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Shore lawmaker wants stiffer penalties for texting and driving

TRENTON, N.J. – Senator James W. Holzapfel of Monmouth and Ocean Counties has introduced new legislation to toughen New Jersey’s penalties on distracted driving, aiming to crack down on texting behind the…

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Republicans push tougher gun storage penalties in New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. – A pair of Republican lawmakers are leading a bipartisan push to stiffen penalties for gun owners who leave loaded firearms accessible to children, proposing harsher criminal consequences when such…

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New Jersey lawmakers move to create public registry for convicted animal abusers, like Meghan’s Law

TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would establish a statewide registry for convicted animal abusers, marking one of the most sweeping efforts yet to track and…

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NJ Senate pushes new bills to fight student eating disorders

Senate approves Corrado bills aimed at fighting eating disorders and boosting student mental health support TRENTON, NJ – Two bipartisan-backed bills to tackle eating disorders and expand mental health support for New…

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Phil Murphy Budgets $1 Million to Fund New Jersey’s Fight Against Trump , Raises Taxes

TRENTON, N.J. – Gov. Phil Murphy has released his proposed fiscal year 2026 budget for New Jersey, outlining $58.1 billion in spending, an increase of roughly $2 billion from the previous year.…

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Burlington County horse euthanized after testing positive for equine herpesvirus

TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Department of Agriculture has quarantined a Burlington County property after an 18-year-old gelding tested positive for equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM), the first confirmed case in the…

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Traffic at the Lincoln Tunnel in New Jersey.

Heavy delays at Hudson crossings and Parkway bottlenecks slow New Jersey’s Wednesday morning commute

NEWARK, N.J. – Wednesday’s morning rush brought widespread delays across North Jersey, with heavy congestion at the Hudson River crossings and multiple slowdowns along the Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike.…

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Remembering New Jersey’s Underground Rock Mecca, City Gardens

In the annals of American music and cultural history, City Gardens in Trenton, New Jersey, holds a unique and enduring place. From its humble beginnings as a simple club in the late…

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New Jersey’s Sanctuary Safe Spaces Law Creates Dangerous Havens for Criminals Assemblywoman Says

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey Republican lawmaker Dawn Fantasia is blasting a new Democratic-backed plan to establish “sanctuary spaces” in schools, hospitals, churches, and homeless shelters — arguing that the measure would…

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Gas prices dip across New Jersey with lowest at $2.39 per gallon, cheapest prices in years

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey drivers are finding some relief at the pump this week, with several South Jersey stations offering regular gasoline for as low as $2.39 per gallon, according to…

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Why is Wawa gas more expensive than local gas stations all over New Jersey?

TRENTON, N.J. – As gas prices across New Jersey continue to drop, many drivers are noticing that Wawa’s prices seem to remain stubbornly higher than nearby competitors—sometimes by as much as 20…

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Artist's rendering representing the state's authority over vaccinations.

New Jersey set to officially dump CDC as top vaccine authority for residents

Trenton, N.J. – The New Jersey Department of Health could soon be the ruling authority when it comes to vaccination requirements, not the federal Centers for Disease Control. A bill declaring a…

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