America First Republicans in Brick Challenge Ocean County GOP “Good Old Boy Network” Establishment

Local candidates push back against party insiders as county committee races draw new attention A growing faction of self-described “America First” Republicans in Brick Township is publicly challenging the Ocean County Republican…

Mikie Sherrill Leads Santuary Politicians in Anti-ICE Protest That Ended with Tear Gas on Memorial Day

Sherrill, Kim and other New Jersey sandtuary politicians draw criticism after chaotic scenes erupt outside Delaney Hall While most New Jersey families spent Memorial Day honoring fallen service members or heading to…

NJ FamilyCare Members Receive Warning Letters as New Federal Medicaid Work Rules Near

Trenton, NJ — Thousands of New Jersey residents enrolled in NJ FamilyCare are beginning to receive letters warning about upcoming federal Medicaid eligibility changes tied to a new law backed by President…

Vin Gopal Wants to Turn New Jersey Movie Theaters Into Bars to Survive Industry Demise

New Jersey lawmakers want to give movie theaters a new way to survive as streaming services continue to cut into ticket sales: turning cinemas into places where customers can drink beer, wine,…

Kathy Hochul Calls GOP Rival Bruce Blakeman a ‘Spineless MAGA Coward’ After Trump Warning

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul escalated her attacks on Republican rival Bruce Blakeman after former President Donald Trump warned the Democratic governor, “You better watch yourself, Kathy,” during a…

New Jersey Senate Panel Advances Bill to Ban Voter Identification Requirements

TRENTON, N.J. — A sweeping New Jersey voting rights bill moved closer to becoming law Tuesday after the Senate Judiciary Committee approved the “John Lewis Voter Empowerment Act” in a 7-2 vote,…

NJ Senate Committee Advances Vin Gopal Bill Making June Officially ‘LGBTQIA+ Pride Month’

Trenton, NJ — A New Jersey Senate committee has advanced legislation sponsored by Sen. Vin Gopal that would formally designate June as “LGBTQIA+ Pride Month” in New Jersey, framing the move as…

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NJ Attorney General Launches Voter Protection Effort Ahead of 2026 Primary Election

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey officials are expanding election protection efforts ahead of the state’s 2026 primary election, with Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announcing a statewide initiative aimed at protecting voters from…

NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill Retreats From World Cup Tax Hikes After Backlash Across State

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and top Democratic lawmakers are backing away from a controversial plan to raise taxes and impose temporary surcharges during the 2026 FIFA World Cup…

New Jersey Congressman Continues to Miss Votes as Top Secret Illness Sidelines Tom Kean, Jr., Is it Time to Resign?

Washington, D.C. – New Jersey Congressman Tom Kean Jr. has missed more than 88 consecutive House votes and remained absent from Capitol Hill for nearly three months, fueling growing questions about the…

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NJ Republican Renews School Funding Fight, Questions Why Camden Gets $55K Per Student While Toms River Gets $2K

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey’s long-running battle over school funding formulas reignited this week after Assemblyman Alex Sauickie posted a graphic comparing state aid between some of the state’s highest-funded and lowest-funded…

Criminal Public Corruption Complaint Lodged Against Four Toms River Council Members

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A criminal complaint has been filed with the Office of the Attorney General for the State of New Jersey regarding criminal actions performed by Toms River Councilmembers David…

Missing New Jersey Congressman Expected to Recover From Serious but Temporary Illness, Ex-Gov Dad Says

Washington, DC — After weeks of mounting speculation over the unexplained absence of New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr., the congressman’s father says doctors expect the Republican lawmaker to make a full…

Congresswoman Facing Criminal Trial for Attacking Federal Agents Reveals She’s Pregnant

Newark, NJ — U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver revealed Friday that she is pregnant with her first child while simultaneously fighting federal charges that could send the New Jersey Democrat to prison for…

South Jersey Transportation Officials Indicted Over Not Paying Bills, Toms River Could Be Next

Toms River, NJ — Two current and former South Jersey Transportation Authority officials face criminal charges after prosecutors accused them of using public power to punish a political opponent during a bitter…

New Jersey Dems’ Voting Reform Bill Clears Key Hurdle After Heated Split Votes in Legislature

Trenton, NJ – A sweeping New Jersey voting rights and election reform bill moved forward in the Legislature after sharp partisan divisions emerged over a proposal supporters call a major expansion of…

NJ Republicans Push Return of Pledge of Allegiance at Public Meetings, Patriotic Readings in Schools

Trenton, NJ – Republican lawmakers in New Jersey are pushing a pair of new bills designed to bring patriotic traditions back into government meetings and public school classrooms, reigniting debate over nationalism,…

New Jersey Teacher Sues Student, Family Over Social Media Allegations That Cost Him Coaching Jobs

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A New Jersey teacher and volleyball coach filed a civil lawsuit accusing a student and the student’s family of spreading false allegations online that he says destroyed his…

Some Children Left Behind: New Jersey Lawmakers Intentionally Shortchanging School Districts Because of Political Affiliation

For years, parents and teachers in Republican leaning school districts across New Jersey have claimed that state Democrats and Governor Mikie Sherrill and her predecessor Phil Murphy have targeted those districts and…

Not a False Alarm: Jamaal Bowman and Linda Sarsour to Campaign in New Jersey Congressional Race

NEWARK, N.J. — Former U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman and left-wing activist Linda Sarsour are scheduled to appear in New Jersey this week for a “Rally and Canvass Launch” supporting a Democratic congressional…

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