Phil Murphy’s Renewable Energy Agenda is Pushing New Jersey off Fiscal Cliff

Trenton, NJ – April 30, 2025 – Governor Phil Murphy’s ambitious pursuit of a “clean and renewable” energy future has hit a wall, leaving New Jersey teetering on the edge of a…

Middletown school board split over 10% tax hike as school closures loom

MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — As the Middletown school board prepares to vote on a proposed 10.09% tax levy increase for the 2025–26 school year, at least two board members say they will oppose…

Phil Murphy is leaving New Jersey on financially shaky ground

TRENTON, NJ — Senator Doug Steinhardt (R-23) sounded the alarm at a Capital Budgeting and Planning Commission meeting Friday, warning that New Jersey’s financial situation is unstable and will burden the next…

Public Notice: Jackson Township – Changes to Township Code

ORDINANCE NO. 2025 –11AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, COUNTY OF OCEAN,STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 3OF THE TOWNSHIP CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, ENTITLED“ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT”BE…

Democrats upset after low-quality cheap labor Temu imports hit with Trump tariffs

A growing controversy has erupted online as several prominent Democratic figures and influencers have come under fire for sharing receipts from TEMU, a popular Chinese e-commerce platform known for its ultra-low prices…

2025 Marks the Start of Phil Murphy’s 10 Year Plan to Phase Out Gas Powered Cars

Trenton, NJ – – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s ambitious plan to phase out the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035, known as the Advanced Clean Cars II rule, has entered…

Congestion prices signage in Lower Manhattan at the entrance to the Congestion Relief Zone on the first day of its implementation in New YorkCongestion prices signage in Lower Manhattan at the entrance to the Congestion Relief Zone on the first day of its implementation in New York

Feds shift tactics to fight New York City’s congestion tax

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Federal prosecutors warned the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) of serious litigation risks in defending its decision to terminate New York City’s Central Business District Tolling Program (CBDTP),…

Murphy slammed for state-funded trip to Middle East as New Jersey’s biggest forest fire ever raged

TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy faced fierce backlash this weekend after announcing his arrival in Saudi Arabia for an economic mission, while wildfires and other crises continued to plague New Jersey.…

Toms River freezes property taxes for second year as mayor slashes payroll by $5.5M

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River residents will see no increase in their municipal property taxes this year, Mayor Dan Rodrick announced, marking the second consecutive year of a 0% tax hike…

Toms River Township slashes $5.5 million in payroll to keep taxes at 0%

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — If you live in Toms River, you’re not going to have to worry about your municipal taxes increasing this year. Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick announced that the…

First Energy Exec Says JCP&L Prices Still Cheapest Despite 20% Hike

MORRISTOWN, N.J. — FirstEnergy New Jersey customers will see an increase in electricity supply prices starting June 1, as the utility giant moves forward with large-scale investments in reliability and infrastructure, according…

New Jersey is at its breaking point as green agenda, progressive fantasies have failed the people

New Jersey has long been a beacon of opportunity—bustling communities, a robust economy, and a stone’s throw from major cities. But beneath the surface, frustration is boiling over. Is it too late…

As S2 Funding Fails, New Jersey Allows Most Districts to Bypass 2% Tax Cap

TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Education has announced that more than half of the state’s school districts now have the authority to increase property taxes beyond the longstanding 2%…

An interview with Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick announced that municipal property taxes will remain flat this year, crediting deep payroll cuts and a rollback of major development plans for the…

New York and New Jersey are both home to the English muffin pizza

If you grew up in New York or New Jersey, chances are you’ve got a soft spot for English muffin pizzas. While these tiny and delicious pizzas are known around the country,…

Jackson school board slams brakes on 28% tax hike, defies state mandate in fiery showdown

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Board of Education last Thursday unanimously rejected a proposal from the New Jersey Commissioner of Education that would have allowed a 28% school tax increase—blasting the plan…

State aid cuts forcing another New Jersey district to sell a school and cut programs

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ — Hundreds of concerned parents and students packed Lacey Township High School on Wednesday night as the Board of Education met to address the district’s escalating financial crisis, driven…

New Jersey Congressman Van Drew signs letter opposing “One Big Beautiful Bill” in D.C.

CAPE MAY, NJ — As President Donald Trump urges Congress to advance a sweeping legislative package, internal divisions within the Republican Party — particularly over Medicaid — are complicating efforts to unite…

‘Drowning in red tape’ Fishermen urge Elon Musk, DOGE to reform NOAA and save collapsing industry

MONTAUK, NY — A coalition of New England fishermen is calling on Elon Musk and the decentralized watchdog group DOGE to intervene in what it says is a regulatory chokehold by the…

New Jersey lawmakers move to cut Murphy summer energy hike with bill to suspend taxes and fees

TRENTON, N.J. — Two New Jersey Republican senators have introduced legislation to temporarily suspend taxes and fees on electricity bills in an effort to reduce costs for residents ahead of expected rate…

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