New Jersey Continues to Get Choked Out by Canadian Wildfires as Heat Wave Continues

TRENTON — New Jersey remains under both an air quality alert and excessive heat advisory Tuesday as oppressive temperatures and poor air conditions persist for a second consecutive day. The air quality…

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New Jersey morning commuter report: Crashes and delays on major roadways, crash at GSP 117

NEWARK — Tuesday morning commuters across New Jersey are facing multiple delays and closures due to crashes and congestion on major highways and interchanges. A crash on Route 35 southbound in Aberdeen…

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New Jersey says Trump tariff product labeling required at time of sale for consumer protection

TRENTON — A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Assembly would mandate that retailers disclose the portion of a product’s price attributable to tariffs and import taxes, aiming to increase transparency…

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New Jersey lawmakers pushing to allow self-driving vehicles on state roadways

TRENTON — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would create a three-year pilot program to allow the testing of fully autonomous vehicles (AVs) on state roads under strict regulatory…

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New Jersey bill seeks to label nuclear power as renewable energy and grant tax credit for clean baseload output

TRENTON — A bill introduced in the New Jersey General Assembly would classify nuclear fission as a renewable energy source and create a tax credit for facilities producing continuous, emissions-free electricity. Sponsored…

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Ciattarelli Wants More Debates Against Sherrill as Commission Decides Schedule

TRENTON, N.J. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli and his running mate, James Gannon, have formally requested that the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) expand the state’s debate schedule ahead…

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Progressives Clash With Climate Activists as New Flood Rule Would Negatively Impact Affordable Housing Mandates

TRENTON, N.J. — A major rulemaking initiative to fortify New Jersey against rising sea levels and increasing flood risks is facing both pushback and support as the state nears a key decision…

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Report claims illegal immigration cost New Jersey $7.3B as state faces growing fiscal strain

TRENTON, N.J. — A new policy brief from the America First Policy Institute claims New Jersey spent $7.3 billion on services for an estimated 894,000 illegal immigrants, citing costs tied to health…

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Heat index expected to reach 104 as advisory hits New Jersey through Wednesday

TRENTON, N.J. — A heat advisory is in effect for much of New Jersey and parts of Delaware and Pennsylvania from 11 a.m. Monday through 8 p.m. Wednesday, as heat index values…

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New Jersey now home to world’s second largest Hindu temple

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – The recently completed BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville has officially become the second largest Hindu temple in the world, with a footprint spanning 655,591 square feet, according to official…

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Alina Habba is back; Reappointed as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor days after being ousted

TRENTON — Alina Habba is back as the Acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, just days after federal judges voted not to extend her 120-day term and installed her deputy as a…

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Gov. Murphy departs for two week vacation with family, Tahesha Way to serve as Acting Governor

TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy departed Colorado Springs following the National Governors Association Summer Meeting and will be away on personal travel, state officials announced Sunday.…

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New Jersey to roll out digital driver’s licenses under new law signed by Murphy

TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy has signed legislation requiring the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to create digital driver’s licenses and non-driver ID cards, making New Jersey the latest state to…

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Federal court blocks Trump birthright citizenship order nationwide, NJ AG applauds ruling

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin praised a federal court ruling Friday that issued a nationwide injunction blocking former President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting birthright citizenship. The…

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Federal restrictions on public benefits paused after challenge from NJ and other states

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Friday that the federal government has agreed to temporarily pause new restrictions on access to public benefit programs, following legal action…

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New Jersey GOP lawmakers back bill defining antisemitism amid rise in incidents

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers took a step toward formally defining antisemitism on Thursday, advancing legislation that uses a widely recognized international standard as a basis amid rising reports of antisemitic…

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New Jersey and New York join 20 states in lawsuit to reopen welfare for illegal aliens

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is among more than 20 states challenging new federal rules that restrict illegal immigrants from accessing certain U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) benefits, joining…

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Jackpot magic returns to Union County deli that sold $7M winning ticket

TRENTON, NJ — A Union County deli has once again sold a winning ticket, this time for Thursday’s $422,167 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot. The New Jersey Lottery announced that three tickets matched…

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Murphy Administration Approves Floating Solar Farms on Drinking Water Reservoir, What Could Go Wrong?

TRENTON — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and his administration are pushing forward with their latest clean energy proposal: A massive solar farm floating in the water of a North Jersey reservoir…

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Air quality alert and heat advisory in effect for parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania

TRENTON, N.J. — A code orange air quality alert and a heat advisory are in effect across portions of New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania Friday as high temperatures and elevated pollution levels…

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