Truck driving school to pay $345,000 in worker misclassification settlement

TRENTON, NJ – A Bergen County truck driving school will pay more than $300,000 in back wages and penalties after state officials found it misclassified dozens of instructors as independent contractors, depriving…

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New Jersey joins another multistate federal lawsuit against HUD over housing rule changes

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined a coalition of states suing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, alleging that new federal policies will unlawfully…

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New Jersey AG Platkin joins bipartisan coalition urging Congress not to block state AI protections

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined 35 other attorneys general from across the country in warning Congress against banning state-level regulation of artificial intelligence. The bipartisan…

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New Jersey AG Platkin joins another multistate lawsuit against Trump admin

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined 21 other attorneys general in suing the federal government to stop what they describe as an unlawful attempt to strip…

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New Jersey Sues Feds to Defend ‘Peaceful’ Protesters from Tear Gas and Rubber Bullets

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin joined 17 other states and the District of Columbia in filing a federal brief defending protesters injured by federal agents during demonstrations in…

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New Jersey Dems Slip in Thankgiving Bill That Would Gut State Corruption Watchdog, Double Investigator Salaries

TRENTON, N.J. – This is what New Jersey voters voted for just weeks ago, complete control of the state government by one party with no oversight. Now, the party is moving to…

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Governor Murphy Pardons 11 Convicted Killers in New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy has commuted the sentences of 11 people convicted of murder or manslaughter, the latest and most controversial wave in his sweeping clemency initiative that has now…

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New Jersey Wednesday Morning Commuter and Traffic Report

NEWARK, N.J. – Commuters across North Jersey faced a rough start to the morning rush as multiple crashes and heavy volume caused delays on major highways and bridges. The most serious backup…

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Ex-Morris County Freeholder pleads guilty in bribery scandal

Former Morris County Freeholder pleads guilty in public contract bribery scheme Trenton, NJ – A former Morris County Freeholder has pleaded guilty to accepting thousands of dollars in bribes in exchange for…

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New Jersey Moves Closer to Legalizing Medical Hallucinogenic Mushrooms

TRENTON, NJ – Lawmakers in New Jersey have taken a major step toward legalizing and regulating psilocybin for therapeutic use, advancing a measure known as the “Psilocybin Behavioral Health Access and Services…

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Sherrill Taps Pro-Offshore Wind Advocate to Co-Chair Gubernatorial Transition Team

TRENTON, NJ – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill has tapped U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm to co-chair her “Making Energy More Affordable and Reliable” Action Team, signaling that offshore wind and renewable infrastructure will…

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One week two millionaires as NJ Lottery announces top winners

Two New Jersey players win $1 million as Lottery releases top prizes from past week TRENTON, NJ – Two New Jersey Lottery players each won $1 million last week in separate ticket…

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Cyclist and officer identified in deadly bike crash on NJ highway

E-bike rider dies after collision with patrol car in Middletown as AG names officer involved TRENTON, NJ – The state Attorney General’s Office on Monday released the names of the cyclist and…

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Hudson County player wins big at local liquor store

Hudson County player wins $155K jackpot on $5 Emerald 5X ticket sold in Kearny TRENTON, NJ – A $5 scratch-off ticket sold in Hudson County turned into a $155,000 payday for a…

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Ocean County Lucky 7 Deli delivers million-dollar scratch-off win

Ocean County man hits $1 million jackpot on $10 scratch-off at Lakehurst deli TRENTON, NJ – A Lakehurst convenience store just sold its luckiest ticket yet after a $10 scratch-off purchased last…

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We Won’t Pay Federal Taxes: Mikie Sherrill Says She Will Withhold “Magical Pile of Money” to Fight Trump

TRENTON, NJ – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill is facing criticism after suggesting New Jersey could “withhold” federal tax dollars as a form of protest against the Trump administration. Her remarks, made during an…

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New Jersey is considering therapy dogs as part of plan to improve student morale and attendance

TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal in the New Jersey Legislature would launch a three-year pilot program bringing therapy dogs into public elementary schools to measure their impact on student wellness and…

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New Jersey’s Official Social Media Page Gushed Over Transgender Week While Mostly Ignoring Veterans Day

TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy’s administration is facing scrutiny after New Jersey’s official social media accounts promoted Transgender Awareness Week with multiple posts, while offering only a brief acknowledgment of Veterans…

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Bagel shop in NJ turns into lucky charm with $450K ticket

Warren County ticket hits $450K Jersey Cash 5 jackpot in Thursday drawing Trenton, NJ – A lucky Warren County resident is celebrating after matching all five numbers in Thursday’s Jersey Cash 5…