Another New Jersey school district warns of deep cuts as state funding shortfall grows under Mikie Sherrill

Robbinsville, N.J. – A growing budget crisis is pushing another New Jersey school district toward potential program cuts, staffing losses, and the elimination of student activities, as local leaders warn the latest…

NJ governor Mikie Sherrill posts 58% approval in early FDU poll results

New Jersey voters show early support for Sherrill while signaling pragmatism on Trump. Madison, NJ – A new Fairleigh Dickinson University poll shows New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill entering office with strong…

Mikie Sherrill Broke Her “No Sale Tax Increase” Promise to New Jersey After Just 66 Days in Office

Debate intensifies after claims governor is backing tax increases despite campaign pledge. Trenton, NJ – A new political fight is unfolding in New Jersey as Republicans accuse Gov. Mikie Sherrill of breaking…

As Newark Schools Party with Billions of Dollars, Districts Like Jefferson are Closing Schools and Facing Financial Crisis

A growing funding dispute highlights stark contrasts between school districts as layoffs and program cuts loom in Morris County. Jefferson Township, NJ – A heated debate over New Jersey’s school funding formula…

Ocean County Braces for 4.5% Tax Levy Increase in 2026

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Energy bills, gas prices, food prices and insurance premiums aren’t the only new increased expenses for Ocean County residents in 2026. As local Republican leaders rail against the…

Manchester is next town to fall to overdevelopment unless the people put the brakes on it now

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Is Manchester the Next Town to Fall to Overdevelopment in Ocean County? It’s starting to look that way, but unlike other towns like Jackson and Lakewood, residents today…

Montclair council advances redevelopment, parking changes at March 24 meeting

Housing project, tax cap measure and multiple fee ordinances move forward Montclair, NJ – The Montclair Township Council moved forward with a wide-ranging agenda Tuesday night, advancing a major redevelopment agreement, introducing…

Manchester council advances sweeping ordinances to Master Plan and water services to accomodate future growth and development

A wide-ranging slate of measures moved forward with little public debate, signaling major planning and infrastructure decisions ahead. MANCHESTER, N.J. – The Manchester Township Council approved and introduced a series of ordinances…

Newark Mayor Under Fire For $500 Million Political Deal; Jackson Lawmaker Takes Shots

$500M Newark school lease deal tied to donor draws backlash amid NJ funding crisis Newark, NJ – As school districts across New Jersey grapple with budget cuts and rising property taxes, a…

New Jersey Senator Andy Kim Celebrates Defunding ICE: Not Another Dime

Sen. Andy Kim draws hard line on ICE funding as Senate advances DHS deal New Jersey lawmaker ties support for TSA and FEMA funding to refusal to expand immigration enforcement budget. Washington,…

Paterson council approves $70M loan to fix ‘Math Problem’

Sharp exchanges over board appointment and finances dominate Paterson meeting PATERSON, N.J. – A special meeting of the Paterson City Council on March 25 moved briskly through routine approvals but was marked…

Urgent need for more funding for private religious schools in New Jersey amid rise in Anti-Israel sentiment

NJ lawmakers pressed to boost security aid for private religious schools LAKEWOOD, NJ – A leading advocacy group for Jewish schools in New Jersey is urging lawmakers to increase state funding for…

Sold and Closed: Former Jackson Elementary School Used as Open Burn Site for Annual Chametz

Jackson Township, NJ – The former Rosenauer Elementary School, once a cornerstone of Jackson’s public school system, has entered a new chapter after being sold to a yeshiva, with the property now…

New York Governor’s Office Goes to War with Pizza Review Guy Who Fled NYC

Hochul urges the wealthy to return to NY as Portnoy blasts policy, backlash grows online against the Governor and NYC Mayor Albany, NY – New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s public appeal for…

All work platforms are retracted from around NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft, secured to the mobile launcher, inside the Vehicle Assembly Building on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in preparation for rollout to Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.  NASA/Frank Michaux

When are we going back to the Moon? NASA completes Artemis II rocket rollout after wind delay at Kennedy Space Center

A delayed overnight rollout clears a key milestone ahead of a narrow April launch window. KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. – NASA has completed the rollout of its Artemis II rocket to the…

New Jersey Governor Says America is Failing its Children

Marlton, NJ – Standing inside Cherokee High School this week, Governor Mikie Sherrill outlined what she described as a widening national failure to protect children online, pointing to rising mental health challenges…

Mikie Sherrill Sees Middle School in Her Own Town Shut Down Over School Funding Catastrophe in New Jersey

An emotional board decision will shutter a Montclair middle school and reassign students as the district confronts a deep budget shortfall. Montclair, NJ – The Montclair Board of Education voted to close…

Jackson code officer sues township officials over alleged job retaliation tied to mayor’s code violations

A longtime Jackson Township employee says enforcement actions against a local official triggered reprisals, discipline, and threats to his job. Jackson, NJ – A Jackson Township code enforcement officer has filed suit…

New Jersey gas prices surge near $4 per gallon amid global oil shock tied to Iran conflict

NJ gas prices jump more than $1 as Iran conflict rattles oil markets and hits Ocean County. New Jersey drivers are getting hit with a sharp jump at the pump as turmoil…

New Jersey Menstrual Equity Sought For All College Campuses

A newly introduced New Jersey bill would require every public college and university to create and carry out a campus menstrual equity plan within a year. Trenton, NJ – A bill introduced…

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