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New Jersey families face another expensive back-to-school season without the state's former sales tax holiday, which saved shoppers 6.625% on qualifying purchases before it was repealed in 2024. Back to school shopping - Photo by Mike Fouque

New Jersey Democrat Lawmakers Cut Back to School Tax Holiday, Blame Trump for High Costs

New Jersey families face another expensive back-to-school season without the state's former sales tax holiday, which saved shoppers 6.625% on qualifying purchases before it was repealed in 2024.…
September 1, 2026
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Photo caption: Assemblyman Paul Kanitra's report estimates 1,158 undocumented immigrants hold driver's licenses listing Lakewood addresses, making the township one of the highest concentrations identified in Ocean County.

More Than 1,100 Undocumented Immigrants Hold Driver’s Licenses in Lakewood

A new report by Assemblyman Paul Kanitra estimates that more than 1,100 undocumented immigrants hold driver's licenses in Lakewood, renewing debate over immigration policy as Ocean County continues to grapple with the…
August 19, 2026
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Kanitra's report is expected to intensify New Jersey's ongoing debate over immigration policy, government spending and the state's cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

NJ Lawmaker: Send Every Invader Home; Cites $8.2B in Annual Migrant Spending

Assemblyman Paul Kanitra has released a report claiming illegal immigration costs New Jersey taxpayers $8.2 billion annually while calling for federal intervention and the deportation of every person living in the state…
August 18, 2026
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Donald Trump looks over a windfarm-free beach in Wildwood as NJ Governor Phil Murphy pouts. Political Satire/Artistic Rendering

Trump Delivers on Promise to Save Jersey Shore from Offshore Wind Farms with Lease Buybacks

TRENTON, N.J. – The Trump administration has effectively cleared much of the offshore wind development pipeline off the New Jersey coast after negotiating a series of voluntary buyback agreements that compensate developers…
August 8, 2026
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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…
July 31, 2026
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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…
July 30, 2026
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Top 20 Problems Facing New Jersey in 2026: A Deep Dive into the State’s Biggest Challenges

New Jersey ranks among the wealthiest states in America by median household income, but it also consistently ranks among the most expensive places to live. High taxes, soaring housing costs, aging infrastructure,…
July 26, 2026
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