Update: Toms River MUA Battle Heading to Court Over $250K in Healthcare Benefits for Part-Time Commissioners, Mayor Says

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A long-running common sense battle over taxpayer-funded benefits for politically appointed, less-than-part-time members of the Toms River Municipal Utilities Authority now appears to be headed to court, where…

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DOJ’s Voter Roll Case Against New Jersey Ends in Defeat; Here’s What Happens Next

TRENTON, N.J. — The U.S. Department of Justice’s effort to force New Jersey to turn over its statewide voter registration database has come to an abrupt end for now after a federal…

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Federal Judge Dismisses New Jersey Man’s $2.3 Billion IRS Refund Lawsuit

TRENTON, N.J. — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by New Jersey resident Joshua Allen Ranta seeking a $2.3 billion tax refund from the Internal Revenue Service, finding that he…

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Gov. Sherrill’s Fight With the Trump Administration Escalates Over New Jersey’s Noncitizen Voter-Registration Failure

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s increasingly confrontational relationship with the Trump administration has moved from political rhetoric and policy resistance into a direct legal fight over New Jersey’s voter rolls. The dispute…

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New Jersey’s Ten Most Ridiculous COVID-19 Lockdown Rules: A Look Back

Trenton, NJ – Six years after New Jersey’s COVID-19 emergency orders transformed daily life, many residents still point to some of Gov. Phil Murphy’s pandemic restrictions as examples of government overreach, inconsistent…

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Biden-Appointed Federal Judge Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Seeking New Jersey Voter Records

Newark, NJ – A federal judge appointed by former U.S. President Joe Biden has dismissed a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit that sought access to New Jersey voter registration records, marking a…

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Challenge Accepted: Justice Dept. Says After Gov. Mikie Sherrill Refuses Federal Request for New Jersey Voter Data

Trenton, NJ – A dispute between New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and the U.S. Department of Justice escalated Tuesday after a top federal official responded “Challenge accepted” to the governor’s refusal to…

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Breaking Dancing Thilly Business Hits Jackson Town Hall After Indian Chant

Jackson Township, NJ – A celebrity showed up at Jackson Township town hall for Tuesday night’s council meeting. Will Thilly, the New Jersey resident whose unconventional appearances at municipal meetings have gone…

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Gov. Sherrill Says State Has Begun Removing Thousands of Illegal Voters in New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. – Gov. Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday provided an update on New Jersey’s response to an alleged software error at the Motor Vehicle Commission that improperly registered approximately 6,600 individuals to…

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Berkeley Township Officials Join State Lawmakers for Legislative Meeting at Holiday City Berkeley

Berkeley Township, NJ – Berkeley Township Mayor John Bacchione joined state legislators and residents at Holiday City Berkeley last week for a legislative committee meeting aimed at discussing issues impacting the community.…

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New York Sees Fresh Wave of Job Losses as Major Companies Expand Outside State

New York, NY — New York’s economy continues to show signs of resilience in sectors such as finance, technology and artificial intelligence, but a review of the state’s Worker Adjustment and Retraining…

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Mikie Sherrill Promised New Jersey Housing Czar and Affordability

TRENTON, N.J. – The Sherrill-Caldwell Administration released a comprehensive housing strategy aimed at lowering costs, expanding homeownership, and addressing New Jersey’s shortage of more than 200,000 homes early on in the transition…

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Jackson Council Candidates Oppose Flock Cameras as Police Confirm Royal Grove System Is Privately Owned

Jackson, NJ – When it comes to privately owned Flock security cameras capturing data from drivers on public roads in Jackson, one slate is saying, “No Flocking Way!” A debate over automated…

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Ocean County Woman Jailed on Financial Crime Charges; Computer Theft, Misapplication of Funds

Toms River, NJ – An Ocean County woman is being held without bail after being charged with multiple financial offenses, according to records from the Ocean County Jail. Tiffany Wallis Prutzman, 54,…

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New York Governor, AG Order Nassau County Police to End ICE Partnership Under New State Law

MINEOLA, N.Y. — The New York Attorney General’s Office has formally instructed the Nassau County Police Department to terminate its agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), warning that the county’s…

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Cory Booker Blames Trump for Lettuce Parasites But Top Fact Checker Says “Not True”

Newark, NJ – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker is facing criticism after blaming President Donald Trump’s public health policies for the nation’s ongoing Cyclospora outbreak, a claim that public health experts and fact-checkers…

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New Jersey Jury Summonses Sent to 75,000 Noncitizens Annually, Sparking Questions Over State Databases

TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Judiciary disclosure that approximately 75,000 non-U.S. citizens receive jury summonses each year has ignited fresh debate over the state’s recordkeeping systems, with Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia arguing…

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