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Jackson mayoral candidate criticizes $300K salary, vehicle perk for new business administrator

Elliott Shemtov targets pay package and dual role under Mayor Jennifer Kuhn’s administration Jackson, N.J. — A $300,000 salary and taxpayer-funded vehicle for Jackson’s new business administrator drew sharp criticism Tuesday from…
April 15, 2026
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$7.3B immigration cost to rise as New Jersey bills expand benefits, limit enforcement, shortchange impacted schools

TRENTON, N.J. — A $7.3 billion annual cost tied to illegal immigration is taking center stage in New Jersey’s policy debate, as Republican lawmakers warn expanding benefits and limiting enforcement could increase…
April 13, 2026
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Jackson Township Mayor Jen Kuhn.

Feud Between Jackson Mayor and Code Enforcement Dept. Began After Mayor Cited for Failing to Register as Landlord, Suit Claims

Code enforcement officer alleges harassment, discipline after citing council president, now mayor, Jennifer L. Kuhn Jackson Township, NJ – A lawsuit filed in Ocean County Superior Court lays out a detailed series…
April 9, 2026
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The world is coming to New Jersey, but NJ Transit will surely embarrass us on the global stage

New Jersey is about to take center stage in a way it never has before. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will bring tens of thousands of international visitors to the Meadowlands for…
April 7, 2026
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NJ lawmaker claims billions spent on educating undocumented immigrants amid school cuts and closures

Sen. Mike Testa links education funding crisis to immigration costs in renewed debate Trenton, NJ – A New Jersey state senator is drawing a direct connection between rising education costs and spending…
April 6, 2026
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New Jersey Congressional Comm Director Goes on Full Anti-MAGA Conspiracy Tirade to Defend Failed School Funding Policies

Menendez aide’s online tirade ignites explosive NJ political clash over schools as heated social media feud spirals into attacks on policy, crime, and state leadership Newark, NJ – A sharply worded social…
April 6, 2026
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Mikie Sherrill’s Sunny Sideline Snapshot Hides a Deeper Disconnect on New Jersey School Funding

At first glance, the image is unremarkable—two smiling spectators enjoying a sunny day at a school sporting event. The field is immaculate, lined with bright turf and crisp markings. The stands are…
April 5, 2026
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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…
April 1, 2026
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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…
March 30, 2026
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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…
March 30, 2026
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