NJ lottery player scores $3M payday in Win for Life
Hudson County lottery player kicks off new year with $3M Win for Life prize Trenton, NJ – A Hudson County lottery player is starting the new year with a massive win after…
New Jersey moves to make churches, schools, and hospitals sanctuaries against ICE and federal law enforcement
Trenton, NJ – Assemblywoman Ellen J. Park (D-Bergen) has introduced new legislation aimed at ensuring all New Jersey residents can safely access essential public services and religious institutions without fear of enforcement…
New Jersey Moves to Impose New Restrictions, Regulations on Gun Manufacturers
Trenton, NJ – Imagine making car manufacturers pay for all of the crimes committed by drivers on the roadways. That’s what New Jersey wants to do, holding gun manufacturers liable for the…
Sen. Brian Stack introduces bill to fund Union City school projects and special education services
Trenton, NJ – Senator Brian P. Stack has introduced new legislation that would direct state funds to support construction and special education initiatives within the Union City School District. Senate Bill S5026,…
Key Lawmaker in New Jersey’s Historic Meghans Law Bill Passes on New Year’s Eve
Trenton, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy expressed his condolences following the death of former Congressman and state legislator Dick Zimmer, praising him as a dedicated public servant whose career was defined by…
Mikie Sherrill nominates former federal co-worker as comptroller
Trenton, NJ –New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill announced her nomination of Shirley Emehelu to serve as New Jersey’s next state comptroller, describing the veteran attorney as a trusted colleague and a champion…
New Jersey Gov Says You Would Be Struck by Lightning Before Finding Voter Fraud
Trenton, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy defended New Jersey’s decision not to adopt a voter ID law, saying the state’s election system is already secure and that instances of voter fraud are…
Four indicted in multistate travel insurance fraud scheme uncovered by New Jersey investigators
Trenton, NJ – Four individuals from New Jersey and New York have been indicted for allegedly orchestrating a fraudulent travel insurance scheme that involved fake trips, fabricated medical emergencies, and falsified records,…
Florida man charged in fatal shooting of teen trying to break up argument
Florida man charged in fatal shooting of teen trying to break up argument Boynton Beach, FL A 24-year-old man has been arrested for the shooting death of a 17-year-old during a domestic…
Seven juveniles injured in Berkeley Township firepit explosion
Berkeley Township, NJ – Seven juveniles suffered burns after a flash fire erupted in a backyard firepit late Tuesday night, prompting a multi-agency investigation, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer.…
New Jersey’s cashless tolls target minorities and poor with excessive double fees
TRENTON, N.J. – As New Jersey’s toll systems move toward fully cashless payments, a growing debate is emerging over whether the shift conflicts with state law and disproportionately impacts low-income and minority…
New Jersey Voter ID Bill Once Again Dies Slow Death as Democrats Keep it From Vote Again
TRENTON, NJ – A New Jersey voter identification proposal once hailed by supporters as a step toward election security has effectively died in committee after more than three years of inaction by…
New Jersey’s Tolls Are Never Going Away, They’re Only Going to Keep Going Up
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey drivers will face yet another toll hike in 2026, marking the fifth consecutive year of increases under an “indexed” tolling system adopted by the New Jersey Turnpike…
Italian language and culture remain deeply rooted in New Jersey’s identity
TRENTON, NJ – Not counting anyone who watched The Sopranos, or far-removed descendents of Italian immigrants in New Jersey whose extensive knowledge of the Italian language is limited to food, such as…
New Jersey unleashes five new lottery games with big jackpots
New Jersey Lottery unveils new games with top prizes up to $500K starting January Trenton, NJ – Gamblers across New Jersey will have fresh chances to strike it rich starting in January…
New Jersey Human Composting Law to Allow Open-Air Burial Grounds in 2026
New Jersey legalizes human composting as eco-friendly funeral option set to launch in 2026 Trenton, NJ – New Jersey has officially legalized human composting, becoming the 14th state in the nation to…
Lucky tickets go unclaimed as Powerball prize deadline nears
Two $50K Powerball tickets still unclaimed in New Jersey as deadlines loom TRENTON, NJ – Somewhere in New Jersey, two winning Powerball tickets worth $50,000 each are collecting dust — and time…
New Jersey School Cell Phone Ban Bill Hits Governor Murphy’s Desk
Trenton, NJ – A bill that would allow New Jersey’s public schools to ban or heavily restrict student cell phone use passed both houses of the Legislature unanimously this week, positioning it…
Government Assistance Fraud is Happening in New Jersey, It’s Not Just a Minnesota Thing
Trenton, NJ – Large-scale government program fraud, like the massive “Feeding Our Future” scandal that shook Minnesota, or the latest child daycare fraud, has not only happened in New Jersey but continues…
Democrats greenlight record amount of cash for Mikie Sherrill transition team
Trenton, NJ – A Democrat-controlled New Jersey Assembly voted to approve additional taxpayer funding for Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill’s transition team, pushing the total allocation for transition expenses to $650,000. The measure, Senate…