Lucky NY ticket earns huge lottery payday
Amawalk man wins $1,000 a week for life on New York Lottery scratch-off Amawalk, NY – A Westchester County resident has secured a lifetime of payouts after winning a top prize in…
New York Could Soon Be Addict Free If Bill To Change Legal Wording Passes in Albany
Albany, NY – A bill introduced in the New York State Assembly would replace the terms “addict” and “narcotic addict” in state law with the modern, person-centered phrase “person with substance use…
New York to ban online pet contracts that allow repossession of dogs and cats
Albany, NY – A new measure before the New York State Assembly seeks to close a loophole that allows online pet sellers to reclaim animals from owners who fall behind on payments.…
New York bill would grant in-state tuition to Team USA Olympic athletes training in the state
Albany, NY – A bill introduced in the New York State Assembly would allow Olympic and Paralympic athletes training in New York to pay in-state tuition rates at public colleges and universities.…
New York bill would let close friends authorize organ your donations after death
Albany, NY – A proposal in the New York State Assembly would allow close friends of a deceased person to authorize organ or tissue donation when no relatives or designated agents are…
New York bill would require local governments to post meeting videos within five days
Albany, NY – A new measure introduced in the New York State Assembly would compel public bodies to post video recordings of their open meetings online within five business days. Assemblymember Amy…
Steve Lonegan launches bid to lead New Jersey Republican Party
HACKENSACK, NJ – Former Bogota mayor and longtime conservative activist Steve Lonegan announced Thursday that he is running for chairman of the New Jersey Republican Party. Lonegan said he is entering the…
Albany moves to make asthma inhalers free under new insurance bill
Albany, NY – A new proposal in the New York State Assembly would require health insurance plans to fully cover asthma inhalers with no out-of-pocket costs to patients. The bill, sponsored by…
Erin Stewart launches bid for Connecticut governor, pledges to go against “Clowns in Hartford”
New Britain, CT – Longtime New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart officially entered the race for governor, announcing her candidacy as a Republican challenger with a message centered on change, fiscal responsibility, and…
State auditor warns of rising repeat audit findings across government agencies
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Maryland’s legislative auditor is warning lawmakers about a troubling rise in repeat compliance failures among state agencies, saying too many departments are failing to correct long-standing problems flagged in…
Maryland GOP slams Governor Moore’s ‘runaway spending’ after $1.4B deficit projection
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Maryland Senate Republican leaders are warning that the state’s finances are heading toward a breaking point after budget analysts revealed a projected $1.4 billion structural deficit for the upcoming…
New Jersey Seeks Additional $125 Million to Replenish Depleted Affordable Housing Fund
TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal in the State Assembly would allocate $125 million to replenish New Jersey’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund, restoring money diverted from the fund in recent budget cycles.…
Newark Schools Flush With $1.2 Billion of Money from Other Towns Including Those Closing Schools
NEWARK, NJ – While suburban school districts slash programs, shutter schools, and explore bankruptcy, Newark Public Schools remain among the most well-funded systems in New Jersey — largely subsidized by taxpayers outside…
$1M Powerball ticket sold at Virginia 7-Eleven
Powerball ticket sold at Dublin 7-Eleven still unclaimed DUBLIN, VA — Someone who bought a Powerball ticket at a 7-Eleven in Pulaski County is now a millionaire — if they can find…
New Jersey Lawmaker Pushing to Lower State Sales Tax
TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal in the New Jersey General Assembly aims to roll back the state’s sales and use tax from 6.625 percent to 6 percent, restoring it to its…
Bill seeks to slash New Jersey sales tax on used cars by half
TRENTON, NJ – A new measure introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would cut the state sales tax on used motor vehicles by 50 percent, aiming to make car ownership more affordable…
As Housing Prices Soar, New Jersey Seeks to Double Threshold on Million Dollar Mansion Tax
TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal before the New Jersey Legislature seeks to ease the state’s so-called “mansion tax” by raising the price threshold at which it applies from $1 million to…
New Jersey lawmakers seeking new $3 per night hotel tax
NEWARK, NJ – Visitors staying at hotels in New Jersey’s largest city may soon see an extra $3 charge per night on their bill under a proposal designed to bolster local fire…
State Bill Could Help Districts Like Jackson, Toms River, and Lakewood When it Comes to Funding Private School Students
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Senate Education Committee has approved legislation that would revamp how the state allocates aid for auxiliary and remedial services to nonpublic school students, aiming to make…
GOP Lawmakers Seek to Block Mikie Sherrill, Future Governors From Giving Huge Offshore Wind Subsidies
TRENTON, NJ – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would prohibit the state’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) from granting any financial subsidies or incentives to wind energy projects, marking…