Senator Amato Calls for Doubling New Jersey’s Veterans’ Tax Relief

TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal in the New Jersey Legislature seeks to provide expanded financial relief to veterans by doubling their state income tax deduction from $6,000 to $12,000. The Democrat…

Mamdani proposes to tax New Yorkers to make up for alleged serious fiscal crisis

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Former Mayor Eric Adams took aim at his successor Zohran Mamdani on social media Wednesday, accusing him of misleading New Yorkers and pushing unsustainable spending after Mamdani announced…

Chris Christie vows to lead New Jersey GOP back on path to victory, with Jon Bramnick at his side

Christie and Bramnick try to revive New Jersey GOP but face big roadblocks TRENTON, NJ – Former Governor Chris Christie and State Senator Jon Bramnick are embarking on a statewide effort to…

New Jersey governor calls for immediate impeachment of Kristi Noem

TRENTON, NJ – Somebody needs to remind Mikie Sherrill that she is now the governor of New Jersey, and not a far-left Congresswoman anymore. The New Jersey Governor called Monday for the…

New Jersey Councilman Says It’s Time to Arrest ICE Agents operating in the Garden State

SPARTA, NJ – A township councilman and former mayor ignited controversy this week after declaring that federal immigration officers who violate the law should be arrested and sued by state authorities. His…

Bramnick skips key vote on immigrant trust act, codifying New Jersey as a sanctuary state

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Senator Jon Bramnick found himself at the center of political scrutiny after abstaining from a high-profile vote on New Jersey’s “Immigrant Trust Act,” legislation that limits cooperation…

The Hoax is Over: Toms River Mayor Rodrick Speaks Out After Political Petition to Recall Fails

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick today spoke publicly for the first time about a failed effort to recall him led by Toms River MUA Commissioner Phil Brilliant. Brilliant,…

Sen. Andy Kim says he’ll vote against funding ICE, citing ‘lawless violence’ and abuse of power

TRENTON, NJ – U.S. Senator Andy Kim said Friday he will vote to block federal funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), accusing the agency and the current administration of perpetuating “lawless…

New York lawmakers push bill to expand mental health coverage for children

Albany, NY – A new proposal before the New York State Assembly would require insurance companies to provide full coverage for children receiving mental health treatment, ensuring parity between psychiatric care and…

ICE denies using 5-year-old boy as ‘bait,’ says child was abandoned by fleeing father

Minneapolis, MN – It turns out ICE did not use a young boy as bait and his fleeing illegal alien father abandoned the young boy in a failed attempt to save himself.…

New Jersey Congresswoman Votes to Defund Ice, But the Bill Passed Anyway

Trenton, NJ – Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman said Wednesday she voted against the latest Department of Homeland Security funding bill, citing ongoing concerns about Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which she described as…

Virginia attorney general drops a hard R in pledge to fight Trump

Richmond, VA – A social media post from Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones’ official account sparked online ridicule this week after a graphic in the message spelled “Attorney” incorrectly as “Attoney.” The…

Mikie Sherrill Names Close Friend and Congressional Staffer to Head Sports and Exposition Authority

Sherrill taps close ally Jill Hirsch to lead New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority Trenton, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill’s longtime confidante and political adviser Jill Hirsch has been appointed as the…

Lost Abigail Spanberger tweet says gerrymandering is detrimental to democracy

RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia GOP is taking aim at Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger, a New Jersey native, after resurfacing a 2019 post in which she called gerrymandering “detrimental to our democracy.”…

NJ congresswoman who attacked ICE agents gets slammed by colleague at D.C. hearing

Washington, DC – During a tense House hearing in the nation’s capital, New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver was cut off by a fellow lawmaker after a heated exchange tied to allegations involving…

NJGOP blasts Sherrill’s inaugural agenda as partisan and tone-deaf amid affordability crisis

TRENTON, NJ – Hours after Governor Mikie Sherrill’s inaugural address and first-day executive actions, New Jersey Republican Party Chairwoman Christine Hanlon sharply criticized the new administration, accusing the governor of delivering a…

Virginia delegate moves to ban state’s official Confederate-themed license plates

RICHMOND, VA – A Virginia lawmaker is seeking to end the state’s issuance of special license plates honoring the Sons of Confederate Veterans and Confederate General Robert E. Lee. House Bill 1344,…

Virginia GOP blasts Governor Abigail Spanberger over first actions in office

RICHMOND, VA – The Republican Party of Virginia sharply criticized newly inaugurated Governor Abigail Spanberger, accusing her of breaking campaign promises and embracing what it called “radical” partisan policies. In a statement…

Maryland lawmakers push to ban police from wearing facemasks on duty

Annapolis, MD – A new bill introduced in the Maryland General Assembly would prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing facemasks while performing their duties, marking one of the state’s most visible police…

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Mikie Sherrill Says Trump, ICE Inciting Peaceful Protesters to Spark Violence for His “Militia”

NEWARK, N.J. – The protesters in Minnesota have been peaceful, but ICE agents haven’t been. That is the messaging coming out of New Jersey today from its future governor. Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill…

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