Court orders federal government to use SNAP funds during shutdown

Trenton, NJ – A federal court has ordered the U.S. Department of Agriculture to use contingency funds to continue the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the ongoing federal government shutdown. The…

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Jackson Township Launches Updated Website to Improve Accessibility and Convenience

Jackson Township’s new municipal website officially launched today, offering residents an improved, user-friendly experience with enhanced accessibility and streamlined navigation. The redesign aims to make it easier for residents to find important…

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New Jersey Police ballistics lab honored for grim milestone: 6000th bullet successfully matched to gun

NEWARK, N.J. — Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda Sr., Chief of Police Sharonda Morris, and Captain John Patela of the Ballistics Lab and Crime Scene Division were honored Tuesday for the…

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Another New Jersey county under fire over transparency and trust as election looms

Trenton, NJ – The New Jersey Republican Party filed a lawsuit in Superior Court demanding that the Burlington County Board of Elections release ballot drop box footage and voting machine audit logs…

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Judge tosses inmate’s retaliation suit over confiscated floppy disks

NEWARK, N.J. – A federal judge has dismissed a civil rights lawsuit filed by an East Jersey State Prison inmate who claimed corrections officials retaliated against him by seizing a package of…

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DOJ to Deploy Election Monitors in Politically Bankrupt North Jersey County for 2025 Election

Justice Department to monitor New Jersey polls amid deepening scrutiny over Paterson and Passaic County election integrity PATERSON, NJ – The U.S. Department of Justice announced it will deploy federal monitors to…

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Mikie Sherrill Continues to Stumble on $7 Million Stock Trades While Serving in Congress

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – Gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill is facing growing scrutiny after struggling to answer questions about a reported $7 million profit in stock trades made while serving in Congress. The…

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Maryland Cops Not Happy With AG’s Directive to Cease Cooperation with ICE Criminal Immigration Sweeps

BEL AIR, MD – A new directive from Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown is stirring debate among law enforcement leaders who say the state’s guidance on working with federal agencies could…

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New Jersey Lawmakers Unanimously Pass Nuclear Reactor Bill as Prices Soar Under Murphy, Dems

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey lawmakers are moving forward with legislation that would lay the groundwork for developing small modular nuclear reactors, a next-generation energy technology intended to replace aging fossil fuel…

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Drivers ignoring school bus laws put children at risk across New York

CLARKSTOWN, NY – As National School Bus Safety Week gets underway, police across New York are warning drivers that too many motorists are ignoring one of the most basic traffic laws —…

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‘Bitcoin Jesus’ Roger Ver pays $50M to settle federal tax charges

LOS ANGELES, CA – Roger Ver, an early cryptocurrency investor once hailed as “Bitcoin Jesus,” has reached a deal with federal prosecutors to resolve criminal tax charges, agreeing to pay nearly $50…

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Hegseth cracks down on ‘fat generals’ and lazy troops in sweeping War Department reforms

Quantico, VA – In a fiery address to the nation’s top military leaders, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced a hardline overhaul of physical and grooming standards, declaring that unfit and undertrained…

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New Jersey School District Fails State Review Because They Refused to Teach Genitalia to 8-Year-Olds

Marlboro fails state review after rejecting curriculum on teaching genitalia to third graders Marlboro, NJ – A New Jersey school district received a failing mark on a key portion of a state…

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Spanberger accused of hiding million dollar trust fund from voters ahead of 2025 election

Abigail Spanberger Faces Scrutiny Over Ethics Disclosures in Virginia Governor’s Race Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate and former congresswoman Abigail Spanberger is facing renewed questions over her financial disclosure practices, following accusations that…

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No Shame: Mikie Sherrill took $65,800 from a Chinese Communist Party-linked foreign business owner

Newark, NJ – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rep. Mikie Sherrill is facing mounting criticism after campaign finance reports revealed she accepted tens of thousands of dollars in contributions linked to a Chinese businessman…

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Writer Calls for New Debate After Last Ciattarelli and Sherrill Debate Did Not Meet State Requirements for Matching Funds

Debate clock controversy erupts over Ciattarelli-Sherrill faceoff Trenton, NJ – A formal complaint filed by political writer David Wildstein has thrown the recent gubernatorial debate between Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill into…

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