Assembly Republicans are demanding the release of budget spending documents 43 days after Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed New Jersey's record $60.7 billion Fiscal Year 2027 budget.

New Jersey Republicans Demand Answers After 43-Day Delay in Release of State Budget Spending Details

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The New Jersey State House in Trenton, where lawmakers approved the state's record $60.7 billion Fiscal Year 2027 budget before the June 30 constitutional deadline.…

August 13, 2026

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Mercer County Cocaine Investigation Nets Two Arrests, 160 Grams of Cocaine and $36,000 in Cash

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TRENTON, N.J. — A two-month investigation into alleged cocaine distribution in Trenton ended with two arrests and the seizure of approximately 160 grams of suspected cocaine and more than $36,000 in cash,…

August 12, 2026

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NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill promised to freeze rate hikes. That's not happening. Republican lawmakers representing Ocean County are urging state regulators to reject JCP&L's proposed electric rate increase, while the utility says the additional revenue is needed to improve reliability and recover storm-related costs. Photo by Mikie Sherrill for Governor 2025

Senator Urges BPU to Reject JCP&L’s 8.8% Rate Hike as Costs Soar for New Jersey Residents

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A battle is shaping up over JCP&L's proposed 8.8% electric rate increase as Ocean County lawmakers call on state regulators to reject the request, while the utility argues the additional revenue is…

August 12, 2026

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Powerball jackpot explodes to $1 BILLION in last-minute jump before Wednesday drawing

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Game officials boost massive prize after final Monday ticket sales are counted TRENTON, NJ – Powerball officially crashed through the billion-dollar barrier Tuesday, with game officials boosting Wednesday night’s jackpot from $975…

August 11, 2026

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New Jersey Powerball ticket turns $1 add-on into whopping $500K payday

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Five Double Play numbers unlock a six-figure prize before Wednesday’s $975 million drawing TRENTON, NJ – A $1 Powerball add-on just delivered a $500,000 payday in New Jersey after one ticket matched…

August 11, 2026

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Family’s lucky numbers deliver $2.2M Lottery jackpot after decades of belief

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Grandfather’s ashes returned home days before life-changing win TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Lottery player says a family tradition of playing meaningful numbers turned into a $2.2 million jackpot just days…

August 11, 2026

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Tuesday Morning Commute: Crash on NJ Turnpike, Route 4 Investigation Slow New Jersey Traffic

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A crash on the New Jersey Turnpike, a Route 4 investigation in Fair Lawn, and heavy commuter traffic slowed travel across North and Central New Jersey Tuesday morning, with backups extending to…

August 11, 2026

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A landmark New Jersey Supreme Court ruling arising from Seaside Park's attempt to condemn the Desert Palm Inn gives municipalities broader authority to acquire private property through eminent domain without first specifying exactly how the land will be used.

Supreme Court Says Seaside Park Can Eminent Domain Now Closed Crime-Ridden Motel

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The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that municipalities may acquire private property through eminent domain without first identifying a specific redevelopment project, resolving Seaside Park's effort to condemn the Desert Palm Inn.…

August 11, 2026

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Vehicles entering and exiting Delaney Hall in Newark

New Jersey Opens Civil Rights Investigation Into GEO-Run Delaney Hall Immigration Detention Center

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The New Jersey Attorney General's Office has opened a civil rights investigation into Delaney Hall in Newark, citing reports of troubling conditions and recent detainee deaths while seeking information from current and…

August 11, 2026

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New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport is leading a multistate effort opposing proposed federal firearms regulation rollbacks that states say would weaken gun safety laws and hinder criminal investigations.

New Jersey AG Leads 23-State Fight Against ATF Gun Rights Rollbacks

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New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport has joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general urging the ATF to reject proposed firearms regulation rollbacks, arguing they would undermine public safety and law enforcement…

August 11, 2026

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New Jersey players rake in more than $1.5M in Lottery prizes in one week

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Fourteen tickets worth $10K or more hit across the Garden State TRENTON, N.J. — Fourteen New Jersey Lottery players claimed prizes of at least $10,000 during the week of Aug. 3 through…

August 10, 2026

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‘Skip the Squares Act’ Goes Viral as New Jersey Residents Mock State’s New ‘Skip the Stuff’ Law

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A fictional "Skip the Squares Act" is spreading across social media as New Jersey residents use humor to criticize the state's new "Skip the Stuff" law regulating disposable utensils and straws.…

August 10, 2026

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Dairy Queen - Millstone, NJ - New Jersey's new "Skip the Stuff" law requires restaurants to provide straws, utensils, condiment packets, and extra napkins only when customers specifically request them.

New Jersey’s New ‘Skip the Stuff’ Law Is The Height of Far-Left Absurdity and Virtue Signaling

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New Jersey's latest environmental law is changing the drive-thru experience by requiring customers to ask for disposable utensils, straws, and condiment packets instead of receiving them automatically with takeout orders.…

August 10, 2026

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New Jersey to Continue Keeping Parents Out of Child’s Trans Identity in Upcoming School Year

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TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey’s guidance for transgender students is back in the spotlight as parents, advocacy groups, and elected officials continue debating the state’s policies governing how public schools respond when…

August 8, 2026

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Donald Trump looks over a windfarm-free beach in Wildwood as NJ Governor Phil Murphy pouts. Political Satire/Artistic Rendering

Trump Delivers on Promise to Save Jersey Shore from Offshore Wind Farms with Lease Buybacks

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TRENTON, N.J. – The Trump administration has effectively cleared much of the offshore wind development pipeline off the New Jersey coast after negotiating a series of voluntary buyback agreements that compensate developers…

August 8, 2026

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Four men accused of running violent human trafficking operation in New Jersey

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State alleges victims were threatened, assaulted and forced into prostitution TRENTON, N.J. — Four men have been indicted on racketeering, human trafficking and other charges after New Jersey prosecutors alleged they operated…

August 7, 2026

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New Jersey 2035 Gas Car Ban Remains on Track Under Sherrill Administration

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TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey’s plan to phase out the sale of new gasoline-powered passenger vehicles by 2035 remains firmly in place under Gov. Mikie Sherrill, despite questions from motorists, auto dealers,…

August 7, 2026

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New Jersey Braces for Another Mini Heat Wave as Heat Advisory Lasts Through Saturday

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MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. – Residents across much of New Jersey are facing another stretch of dangerous summer heat after the National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory covering large portions of the…

August 6, 2026

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New Jersey Thursday Morning Traffic: Crashes Slow I-295, Routes 1&9, Turnpike Commute

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TRENTON, N.J. – Drivers across New Jersey are encountering a busy Thursday morning commute as crashes, construction, and heavy traffic volume create delays on several of the state’s busiest highways. The most…

August 6, 2026

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Trump Administration’s CDL Crackdown Could Have Major Impact on New Jersey’s Trucking Industry

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TRENTON, N.J. – The Trump administration’s latest crackdown on alleged fraud at commercial driver’s license (CDL) training schools could have significant implications for New Jersey, where thousands of truck drivers travel the…

August 6, 2026

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