New Jersey Democrats Advance Ban on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Clothing and Diapers

A bill advancing in Trenton would prohibit the sale of apparel and diaper products containing intentionally added PFAS, chemicals linked to environmental contamination and potential health risks. TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey…

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New Jersey Democrats Are Literally Going Nuts as Budget Deadline Looms

Republicans blasted the proposal as a trivial distraction from property taxes, utility costs, and looming budget negotiations. TRENTON, N.J. — With New Jersey facing a budget deadline later this month and residents…

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New Jersey Governor Shifts $15 Million from Domestic Violence Victims to Migrant Legal Services

Assemblywoman Victoria Flynn is criticizing Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s proposed budget after funding reductions for women’s services coincided with a major increase in immigration legal defense spending. Trenton, N.J. – A growing political…

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New York Moves to Replace ‘Mother’ and ‘Father’ With Gender-Neutral Terms in Family Court Law

Albany, NY — New York lawmakers have approved legislation that would replace terms such as “mother,” “father,” and “paternity” throughout portions of state family law with gender-neutral language, sending the measure to…

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Why Did Sherrill and Kim Pick Memorial Day to Launch their D-Day Assault on Delaney Hall?

If you’ve been around politics long enough, you learn one thing quickly: timing is never accidental. That’s why New Jersey Democrats Mikie Sherrill and Andy Kim’s decision to turn Memorial Day weekend…

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Undercover Protester: NJ Assemblyman Captures Racist Attack Against Asian Chaplain at Delaney Hall

Undercover NJ Lawmaker Releases Video of Anti-ICE Protester Targeting Asian Chaplain With Racial Slurs Newark, NJ – New Jersey Assemblyman Paul Kanitra says he went undercover outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention…

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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,…

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Lakewood Leaders Want to Just Keep the Money Instead of Returning Balance in Overfunded Projects

Lakewood’s state delegation is backing new legislation that could allow New Jersey school districts to keep and redirect unused state aid for nonpublic schools instead of sending the money back to the…

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New Jersey Lawmakers Demand Answers After Tammy Murphy’s FIFA Host Committee Sent 1,000 World Cup Tickets to NYC

TRENTON, N.J. — A group of New Jersey Republican lawmakers accused the NYNJ FIFA 2026 Host Committee of shortchanging New Jersey taxpayers after revelations that 1,000 FIFA World Cup tickets purchased with…

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NJ Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia Demands Answers to Democrats’ World Cup Financial Debacle

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia sharply criticized state leaders and World Cup organizers Thursday, accusing officials of saddling New Jersey taxpayers with traffic, security, and infrastructure burdens tied to…

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NJ Democrats Advance Bill Allowing Campaign Funds for Family, Staff Security Costs

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers are advancing legislation that would allow elected officials and political candidates to use campaign funds to pay for security measures protecting themselves, family members living in…

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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 Bill Would Let Retired Troopers Serve as State Police Superintendent Without Losing Pension

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers have introduced legislation that would formally give the State Police superintendent the rank of colonel while allowing retired troopers to return as superintendent without reenrolling in…

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NJ Lawmakers Advance Bill Delaying THC Limits on Hemp Drinks, Expanding Sales Rules

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers are moving forward with legislation that would delay new THC restrictions on intoxicating hemp beverages while loosening some retail display rules and expanding where certain hemp-derived…

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New Jersey’s Electric Bill ‘Societal Benefits’ Charges Under Fire from GOP Lawmakers

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers introduced legislation that would require the Governor’s annual budget message to publicly detail how billions collected through utility “societal benefits charges” are spent, including funding tied…

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New Jersey Bill Would Force Restaurants to Clearly Disclose Mandatory Gratuity Fees

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers moved forward Thursday with legislation that would require restaurants to prominently disclose mandatory gratuity charges before diners receive their bill, responding to growing consumer frustration over…

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New Jersey Democrats Yank It: Pull F.U.C.K. ICE Bill Amid Backlash and Controversy

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey Democratic lawmakers have pulled a controversial immigration enforcement bill from the legislative docket after the proposal sparked political backlash over its provocative acronym and sweeping legal implications.…

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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…

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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…

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New Jersey Could Require Businesses to Warn Customers About Facial Recognition Scanning Tech

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers are advancing legislation that would require businesses to notify customers when facial recognition or other biometric surveillance technology is being used inside stores, entertainment venues, and…

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