New Jersey Bill Would Expand Community Solar, Battery Storage and Large Renewable Energy Projects

Legislation would increase the size of remote net-metering projects, ease solar development on brownfields and landfills, and require utilities to connect certain renewable energy projects. A sweeping renewable energy bill introduced in…

Government News

New Jersey Bill Would Allow Retired Police Officers to Provide Security at Houses of Worship

Legislation would expand the authority of Class Three special law enforcement officers, allowing them to provide armed security at churches, synagogues, mosques, temples, and other places of religious worship. A New Jersey…

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$15.5 Million Green Acres Funding Bill Advances for New Jersey Parks and Open Space Projects

A Senate-backed measure would direct more than $15.5 million to nonprofit organizations for land preservation, park improvements, and conservation projects across New Jersey. A bill providing more than $15.5 million in Green…

Community News·Government News·New Jersey News

New Jersey Bill Would Give Developers More Flexibility on EV Charging Requirements

Proposed legislation would allow developers to meet electric vehicle charging mandates through total charging capacity rather than the number of charging spaces installed. A New Jersey lawmaker has introduced legislation that could…

Community News·Local Politics·Mercer County News·Monmouth County News

New Jersey Senate Unanimously Passes Bill Allowing National Guard Tuition Benefits Transfers

A bipartisan measure would let eligible New Jersey National Guard members transfer state tuition benefits to a spouse or dependent child attending a public college or university. A bill that would allow…

Government News

Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick Asks Judge to End $40K Health Benefits for One Hour Per Month Board MUA Members

Mayor Daniel Rodrick says taxpayer-funded health benefits for Municipal Utilities Authority commissioners violate township compensation limits and will be challenged in Superior Court. TOMS RIVER — Mayor Daniel Rodrick is escalating his…

Ocean County News·Local Politics

Arkansas mother pushes reform after son’s death at state care center

A settlement follows criminal charges and renewed scrutiny of patient care practices. WARREN, AR – A mother is pressing for sweeping changes across Arkansas’ state-run developmental centers after her 21-year-old son died…

Police Blotter

Bethlehem Township Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder of Wife

A Bethlehem Township man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after pleading guilty to the brutal killing of his wife inside their home last year. A Northampton County judge…

Texas Man Charged After Handgun Found in Carry-On Bag at Pittsburgh International Airport

A Texas traveler is facing criminal charges after authorities say a handgun was discovered inside his carry-on luggage at a security checkpoint at Pittsburgh International Airport. A routine security screening at Pittsburgh…

Pennsylvania News

Former Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little Had Alite Speak Before Criminal Science Students

Update: One Year After Speaking to Students at Georgian Court University Class Run By Former Toms River Chief of Police , Mafia Hitman Arrested

The arrest of Englishtown Councilman John Alite has renewed questions about a controversial appearance he made at Georgian Court University last year at the invitation of a retired Toms River police chief.…

Community News·New Jersey News

Teaneck Police Department Welcomes Two New Officers Following Bergen County Police Academy Graduation

The Teaneck Police Department is celebrating the graduation of its two newest officers, who officially completed training at the Bergen County Police Academy and will soon begin serving the community. The Teaneck…

Community News·North Jersey News

Philadelphia Teen, 19-Year-Old Arrested After Stolen Car Chase Ends on Route 1 in Delaware

Two Philadelphia residents were arrested after Delaware State Police say they led troopers on a reckless pursuit in a stolen vehicle through Kent County, striking a police SUV before crashing on Route…

Police Blotter·Delaware News·Philadelphia News

After 33 Years of Service, Rockville Police Lieutenant Kenneth Matney Retires

A respected community policing leader and veteran supervisor has retired from the Rockville City Police Department after more than three decades of service to the Maryland community. The Rockville City Police Department…

Community News·Maryland News

Florence Man Arrested After Gunfire Erupts Outside Myrtle Beach Hotel, Police Say

A Florence man has been arrested after investigators say he fired a shot during an early morning dispute outside a Myrtle Beach hotel on South Ocean Boulevard. A South Carolina man is…

South Carolina News

Bad Cop List: Multiple New Jersey State Troopers Identified in OAG Major Incident Report

From domestic violence allegations and drunken driving crashes to excessive force convictions and falsifying information during investigations, New Jersey State Police disciplinary records reveal a troubling list of misconduct cases involving troopers…

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