New Jersey lawmaker pleads to Dem legislature to restore Phil Murphy’s latest devastating school funding cut

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Senate Republican Budget Officer Declan O’Scanlon on Thursday called on Democratic leadership in the New Jersey Senate to advance legislation and a budget resolution that would restore $45…

New Jersey congresswoman who has made millions since taking office says she’s just lucky

MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Since taking office, New Jersey Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill has made a lot of money. She says she’s just lucky. Rep. Mikie Sherrill responded to questions this week regarding a…

GOP senators blame one-party rule for collapse of NJ public employee benefits program

TRENTON, N.J. — Senate Republican leaders are criticizing New Jersey’s Democratic leadership, claiming the collapse of the local public employee health benefits program is the latest consequence of one-party control in Trenton.…

A candidate for New Jersey governor was paid $225,000 through political donations to his non-profit organization

TOMS RIVER, NJ – One New Jersey candidate will be victorious in June whether or not he wins the GOP primary election for governor. Editor’s Note: This article incorrectly reported funds diverted…

Assemblywoman blasts Democrats for ‘political theater’ over SNAP resolution backing federal benefits without work requirements

TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Assembly resolution affirming support for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ignited partisan tensions Thursday, with one Republican lawmaker accusing Democrats of using hunger as…

No school vouchers: Gottheimer opposes New Jersey private school student tuition reimbursement

“I’m totally against vouchers” – Josh Gottheimer LAKEWOOD, NJ – Rep. Josh Gottheimer publicly opposed a proposed $20 billion federal school voucher program backed by House Republicans, stating he supports public schools…

Mikie Sherill credits $10 million net worth increase since taking office as being really lucky

MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Rep. Mikie Sherrill responded to questions this week regarding a reported $7 million increase in household stock assets since taking office, attributing the gain to her and her husband…

One tap, $443K richer in Virginia mobile lottery win

ALEXANDRIA, VA — A woman from Alexandria claimed a $443,343 jackpot while playing the Virginia Lottery’s online instant game The Lamp, marking her largest win to date. The winner, Kendrea Linton, was…

Josh Gottheimer totally against school vouchers, vows to fight GOP bill on Capitol Hill

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey voiced firm opposition this week to a proposed federal school voucher program that would direct public funds toward private school tuition, as House…

Cory Booker’s Vote for Convicted Trump Family Member Sparks Outrage and Hypocrisy Claims

Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) has found himself at the center of a political firestorm after casting the sole Democratic vote to confirm Charles Kushner, father of Jared Kushner and father-in-law to Ivanka…

Man hits quarter million dollar jackpot, tells wife: I won some money

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — A routine online ticket purchase turned into a six-figure jackpot for Jerry Phillips, who matched all five numbers in the Virginia Lottery’s Cash 5 with EZ Match game to…

Small business owner hits big jackpot on mobile lottery game

STEPHENSON, Va. — A quiet night at home turned into a six-figure payday for Ron Simkhovitch, who won a $407,589 progressive jackpot while playing The Lamp: Dark Arts on his mobile device.…

Public Notice: Jackson Amends Code for Public Safety Director

ORDINANCE NO. 2025-14 ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AMENDING CHAPTER 3-101.1 ENTITLED “DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY” BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Council of…

Late-night scroll turns into $171K jackpot in VA

BASTIAN, Va. — A late-night bout of insomnia turned into a six-figure windfall for Melanie Peery, who won a $171,381 jackpot playing the Virginia Lottery’s Virginia Bonus Wheel online instant game. Peery…

Gut feeling nets Stafford man $3M at Wawa

STAFFORD, Va. — A last-minute change of heart at a Wawa store led Ervin Antonio Torres to a $3 million payday after purchasing the final top prize-winning ticket in the Virginia Lottery’s…

New Jersey Senate panel advances bill to boost cancer research funding tenfold

TRENTON, N.J. — Legislation to dramatically increase New Jersey’s investment in cancer research cleared a key hurdle Monday, as the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee approved a bill to…

Mandatory tax break for New Jersey’s disabled veterans not being reimbursed by state

TRENTON, N.J. — Senator Carmen Amato, Jr., Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, and Assemblyman Gregory Myhre of New Jersey’s 9th Legislative District are urging the state to reimburse municipalities for the cost of state-mandated…

Tiver pushes independent NJ Transit audit as strike continues across state rail system

TRENTON, N.J. — As a statewide NJ Transit rail strike enters its third day, State Senator Latham Tiver (R-08) is urging immediate passage of his proposed New Jersey Transit Accountability Act, legislation…

Ocean County’s $4.7 million money pit just got more expensive

BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A pet project by the Ocean County Board of Commissioners to restore a 2-story home in Barnegat is turning into a money pit for taxpayers. The cost of…

Starting a public brawl in New Jersey could lead to stiffer penalties under new law

TRENTON, NJ — The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee has approved legislation that would establish a new criminal offense of inciting a public brawl and increase penalties for disorderly conduct under certain…

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