NJ Senate Republicans Urge Governor Sherrill to Make Budget Cuts Amid $4 Billion Deficit

Republican budget leaders say long-ignored reforms could reduce a projected multi-billion-dollar deficit without raising taxes. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Senate Republicans are urging Governor Mikie Sherrill to adopt a series of…

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New Jersey Republicans Want to Make Bleachers Safe Again

Proposed “New Jersey Bleacher Safety Act” would mandate safety standards and inspections for existing bleachers statewide. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require existing bleachers at sports…

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Police Warn Public to Stay Out of Vacant Jackson School Recently Sold to Major Lakewood Yeshiva

Authorities say several arrests have already been made at the former Christa McAuliffe Middle School following trespassing incidents tied to a social media trend. Jackson, NJ – Police in Jackson Township are…

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New law seeks to remove ethics guardrails for spouses of New Jersey’s most powerful public officials

Bill A5214 would ease ethics restrictions on spouses of New Jersey state employees. Measure allows spouses of certain state officials to invest in or hold interests in cannabis or casino industries under…

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Buffalo police seek public’s help locating missing 79-year-old man

Authorities are asking residents to be on the lookout for Robert Rodriguez, who was last believed to be in the South Park area and may be suffering from dementia. Buffalo, NY –…

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Jackson police increase patrols and ask public to report suspicious activity in wake of U.S. attacks on Iran

Township officials ask residents to report suspicious activity amid heightened security concerns. JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township Police Department has announced it will conduct additional patrols and is urging residents to…

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Newark Police ask for public’s help identifying suspect in Wendy’s burglary

Newark, N.J. – Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. is asking for the public’s assistance identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a business burglary that occurred early Monday morning, February…

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ICE says Maryland’s new law banning local partnerships endangers public safety after deportation of convicted rapist

Federal immigration officials and the Frederick County sheriff warn that ending 287(g) agreements will limit the state’s ability to remove violent offenders. Frederick, Md. – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials…

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Former Director of Public Safety, Police Lt. Files Whistleblower Lawsuit Against Jackson Township

Joseph Candido claims former Chief Matthew Kunz ignored safety laws, mismanaged department operations, and retaliated after he reported violations. JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A longtime Jackson Township police officer has filed a…

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Jackson Township to appoint former South Toms River Mayor Joseph Champagne as public defender

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township Council is set to consider a resolution appointing Joseph Makhandal Champagne, Esq., a former South Toms River mayor and noted attorney, as the township’s next municipal…

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Out-of-state public contractor database bill introduced in New Jersey

The proposal aims to boost transparency and accountability in public works contracting. TRENTON, NJ – A new bill pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 legislative session would require the New Jersey State…

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New Jersey Senator Kim blames President Trump for high food prices, but he’s lying to the public, here’s why

Fact check: Andy Kim falsely links Trump to grocery price surge that began years before 2025 Commodity market data and federal inflation reports show food prices spiked in 2022 due to global…

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New Jersey bill would shield handwritten signatures from public record exposure

TRENTON, NJ – Handwritten signatures could soon be off-limits for public posting under a new measure introduced in the New Jersey General Assembly, aiming to close a growing privacy loophole in the…

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Newark police ask for public’s help identifying suspects in Grafton Avenue shooting

NEWARK, NJ – Newark police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying several individuals connected to a late-morning shooting on Grafton Avenue near Broadway last month, authorities announced Thursday. Public Safety Director…

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East Newark man jailed after investigation at public library

Library shock as 59 year old man jailed on child endangerment and sex offense charges KEARNY, NJ — A 59-year-old East Newark man was arrested Saturday on child endangerment and sex offense…

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Bill would require free menstrual products in state-owned public buildings across New York

ALBANY, NY – A proposal introduced by Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal would require all public buildings owned or leased by the State of New York and open to the public to provide…

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Bexar County man indicted for hacking and tampering with public water system

SAN ANTONIO, TX – A federal grand jury in San Antonio has indicted a Bexar County man accused of hacking into and tampering with a local public water system, allegedly threatening public…

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New Jersey GOP leader backs bill banning police, ICE agents from wearing masks in public

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey Senate Republican and former assembly leader from 2012-2021, Jon Bramnick announced Tuesday that he will join legislation prohibiting law enforcement and immigration officers from wearing masks or…

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New Jersey Republicans make symbolic move to repeal Phil Murphy’s plastic bag ban

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers have introduced new legislation to repeal the state’s sweeping plastic and paper bag ban, arguing the policy has backfired and led to more waste rather than…

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New Dog Walking Tax Has Virginia Pet Owners and Republicans Barking

RICHMOND, VA – Virginia lawmakers have ignited controversy with a newly introduced bill that would apply the state sales and use tax to a range of pet-related services — including dog walking,…

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