Murphy agrees with Bramnick to repeal law that bans cops from calling parents when their kids are busted for marijuana or alcohol

Jon bramnick TRENTON, N.J. – During a briefing on the pandemic Monday, Gov. Phil Murphy said he supports legislation to repeal the law prohibiting police from notifying parents on their child’s use…

Schepisi introduces bill requiring doctors to identify and coordinate emergency care needs during telehealth visits

Holly schepisi TRENTON, N.J. – Addressing emergency health care needs virtually during telehealth visits has become increasingly necessary during the Covid-19 pandemic, says Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi. The lawmaker introduced a bill this…

Peterson legislation protecting taxpayer funded Covid-19 health services advanced by Assembly

Erik peterson TRENTON, N.J. – Public funds dedicated to counties for Covid-19 testing, diagnosis and treatment would be preserved for those in greatest need under a bill sponsored by Assemblyman Erik Peterson…

Committee releases Dancer bill extending time to collect horse race winnings

Ron dancer TRENTON, N.J. – Acknowledging the impact of Covid-19 on horse racing tracks, the Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee today released Assemblyman Ron Dancer’s bill extending the time to…

Cleveland Police exchange firearms for gift cards, then melted them down

CLEVELAND, OH – On March 10, 2021, the City of Cleveland and Cleveland-Cliffs Cleveland Works held a gun melt to recycle approximately 400 firearms from various sources, including those surrendered at the…

NJ Governor Murphy says Jesus would want you to get vaccinated and wear face masks

PATERSON, NJ – On Tuesday, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy quoted verses from the bible to promote vaccinations for residents of New Jersey. “In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus commands us to…

Murphy administration skips important school reopening meeting in Trenton

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy talks a good talk in front of the cameras when it comes to reopening New Jersey’s schools, but behind the scenes, he’s been dodging…

As neighboring states move to reopen, Murphy continues to keep New Jersey on lockdown

TRENTON, NJ – The COVID-19 virus in New Jersey is apparently different than the COVID-19 virus in other states. It isn’t? One legislator in the New Jersey Senate wants to know why…

Ridgeway ‘Bookmobile’ Delivers Books to Students

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Ridgeway Elementary School Bookmobile is not your traditional bookmobile. Yes, it delivers books, but it only has three wheels and operates on pedal power. Teachers pedal the…

Miami Couple Pleads Guilty to $1.1 Million COVID-Relief Fraud After Falsely Claiming to Be Farmers

MIAMI, FLORIDA – A Florida couple pleaded guilty for their participation in a scheme to file four fraudulent loan applications seeking more than $1.1 million in forgivable Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and…

Murphy adds teachers to COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to get back to school

DEPTFORD, NJ — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Department of Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli have announced their plan to begin vaccinations for tens of thousands of New Jersey’s school teachers. During…

Andrew Cuomo raises indoor dining to 75%, Where ya at Phil Murphy?

ALBANY, NY – New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced he is raising the limit on indoor dining capacity outside of New York City. It could be that Cuomo has enough problems…

Mitt Romney votes against stimulus citing too much wasteful spending

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Utah Senator Mitt Romney has been voting alongside Democrats in the 2021-2022 legislative session, but today broke off with his allies on the other side of the aisle. Romney…

Nigerian National Sentenced to More Than Five Years for Defrauding Victims Using Online Scams

BOSTON, MASS – A Nigerian national was sentenced yesterday in connection with defrauding victims using various online scams during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nosayamen Iyalekhue, 33, was sentenced by U.S. Senior District Court…

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Acting U.S. Attorney Puts Focus on Scams Targeting Older Americans During National Consumer Protection Week

ALBANY, NEW YORK – Acting United States Attorney Antoinette T. Bacon hosted a virtual news conference today with Deputy Chief Robert Wemyss of the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) and Erin…

Governor Phil Murphy Reflects on COVID-19 One Year Later

It has been one year since the first positive case of COVID-19 was confirmed in New Jersey. March 4, 2021 was the day the virus officially landed in the Garden State although…

New York Legislators Agree to Bipartisan Revocation of Andrew Cuomo’s Emergency Powers

ALBANY, NY – Legislators from both sides of the political aisle on Tuesday in New York have agreed to strip Governor Andrew Cuomo of his emergency powers as a result of his…

Texas is reopened as governor halts COVID-19 business restrictions, mask mandate

AUSTIN, TX – Texas Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order (GA-34) lifting the mask mandate in Texas and increasing the capacity of all businesses and facilities in the state to 100…

Andrew Cuomo said he didn’t realize he was a sexist, male chauvinist pig, apologizes

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo this week apologized to the women he berated, belittled, and made unwanted sexual advances on, saying he didn’t realize his behavior was harmful and inappropriate. Essentially, he…

After raising $90 million Black Lives Matter being asked by local chapters, “Where’s all the money?”

The Associated Press released a report declaring the national chapter of Black Lives Matter raised $90,000,000 in 2020, leaving many local chapters on the front lines of the organization risking arrest and…

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