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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Virginia’s Biggest Stories This Weekend: Sea Turtle Milestone, Data Center Fights, Campus Safety Reforms

Richmond, VA – As Virginians head into the first weekend of August, a mix of environmental milestones, public policy changes, infrastructure developments, and community events are drawing attention across the Commonwealth. Here…

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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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Mayor Rodrick Pledges to Continue Fight Against Affordable Housing Towers Being Pushed by Council Opponents

Toms River, NJ – A contentious special meeting of the Toms River Township Council ended with the rejection of key zoning ordinances tied to the township’s court-approved affordable housing settlement, prompting Mayor…

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Ocean County Republicans Tout Mikie Sherrill AG’s Latest Achievements at Annual Gala

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Several prominent Ocean County Republican elected officials joined New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport in Toms River this weekend for a statewide consumer protection meeting, despite ongoing criticism…

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Paramount and Warner Bros. halt merger after multistate legal challenge gains traction

TRENTON, NJ – A high-stakes merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. has been put on hold following a legal challenge led in part by New Jersey, marking a significant pause in what…

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Up in Smoke: Phil Murphy’s Vision of New Jersey’s Weed Economy Suffers Another Major Blow

The Cannabist Company plans to lay off 86 workers at its Vineland facility as it restructures through bankruptcy, marking another setback for New Jersey’s once-booming legal cannabis industry. Vineland, NJ – Just…

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Gov. Sherrill, AG Celebrate Legal Victory Over Paramount After Company Made Billion-Dollar New Jersey Investment

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced Friday that a coalition of states has secured a temporary pause in the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros., marking an…

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Los Angeles Faces First Amendment Challenge Over Ban on N-Word, C-Word

Los Angeles, CA – The Los Angeles City Council is facing a constitutional challenge after adopting a policy that prohibits members of the public from using the racial slur commonly known as…

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Minority Owned Business Among Those Seeking Millions in Unpaid Services at Obama Library

CHICAGO, Ill. – Payment disputes involving subcontractors that worked on the Obama Presidential Center have drawn renewed attention following the opening of the landmark campus, with several firms claiming they are still…

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Rodrick Slams Phil Murphy-Appointed Democrat Prosecutor For Political Meddling

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – When Toms River Police Chief Guy Maire went on a medical leave of absence earlier this year, somebody went inside his office, removed his name tag and shared…

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Phil Murphy Brought Hollywood to New Jersey, Now Mikie Sherrill is Suing Movie Companies

Trenton, NJ – For nearly eight years, New Jersey has aggressively marketed itself as Hollywood East. Under Gov. Phil Murphy, the state revived its film tax credit program, recruited some of the…

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Jackson Township Sues Former Police Dispatcher Over Payroll Mistake

Jackson Township, NJ — Jackson Township has filed a civil lawsuit against a former police telecommunications officer, alleging she improperly retained more than $7,200 in payroll payments that continued after her resignation…

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New Jersey sues Pennsylvania gun show owner over alleged ghost gun sales

State officials allege a Pennsylvania businessman continued selling ghost gun products to New Jersey residents after an earlier lawsuit shut down two of his companies. TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Attorney General…

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San Francisco landlord accused of killing tenant in ambush tied to eviction dispute

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A landlord accused of trying to remove a tenant from his property is now facing homicide charges after prosecutors say he ambushed and killed the man with a…

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Berkeley Township Denies Moshe Shohat Application on Township-Sold Land

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. –New development could be coming to Berkeley Township after a 2025 land sale by the council is coming back to haunt residents in the form a new application to…

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Jackson Resident Who Criticized Government Spending Visited by Code Enforcement Officer Days Later

Jackson Township, NJ – A dispute over public comment at a Jackson Township Council meeting has escalated into allegations of government retaliation after resident Adam Haidi said a township code enforcement officer…

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