Gov. Sherrill Touts Lowering Electric Bills Across New Jersey, But Ratepayer Aren’t Seeing Any Relief Yet

TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Mikie Sherrill is touting what she says are more than $1 billion in savings for New Jersey utility customers during her first six months in office, pointing to…

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NJ Bill Targets Power-Hungry AI Data Centers to Prevent Grid Strain and Ratepayer Costs

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers are moving to shield residents from rising electric bills as energy-hungry AI data centers and other massive power users expand, advancing a bill that would force…

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New Ocean County Commissioner faces scrutiny over continued ratepayer-funded health benefits at Toms River MUA

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Newly elected Ocean County Commissioner Shmuel “Sam” Ellenbogen is drawing renewed criticism for continuing to receive free, high-value health benefits from the Toms River Municipal Utilities Authority, where…

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Sen. Amato backs GOP plan to cut energy taxes, urges refund of ratepayer windfall

TRENTON, N.J. – Senator Carmen Amato Jr. (R-9) is throwing his support behind a Republican proposal to suspend key state energy taxes in an effort to reduce household utility bills, calling on…

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New Jersey Senate Bill to End Offshore Wind Project Charges to Ratepayers

TRENTON, NJ — A new bill introduced on Wednesday aims to prohibit the collection of certain costs associated with offshore wind projects from New Jersey ratepayers. Senator Holly T. Schepisi of District…

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Murphy Tagged $1 Billion of Ratepayer Subsidies to Bailout Failed Foreign Wind Energy Corporation

NEW JERSEY – Senator Michael Testa recently addressed the withdrawal of Ørsted, a Danish wind energy company, from the Ocean Wind 1 & 2 offshore wind farm projects in New Jersey. Testa’s…

After Democrat’s $1 Billion Bailout of Foreign Wind Developer, Bucco Renews Call for Offshore Wind Moratorium to Assess True Impacts to Ratepayers, Environment

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco called on legislators to return to Trenton and vote on a wind moratorium.…

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Testa Responds to Murphy’s Bailout of Foreign Wind Company at Ratepayer Expense

Sen. Michael Testa responded to Gov. Murphy's signing of legislation that provides a massive bailout to a foreign wind company at the expense of New Jersey utility customers.…

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Durr Opposes Bill Redirecting $1 Billion of Ratepayer Relief to Foreign Wind Farm Developer

Sen.Ed Durr expressed his strong opposition to legislation that would redirect up to $1 billion from ratepayers to a foreign company that is building a disputed wind farm off the coast of…

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Former SCANA CEO Sentenced to Two Years for Defrauding Ratepayers in Connection with Failed Nuclear Construction Project

Columbia, South Carolina — Acting United States Attorney M. Rhett DeHart announced today that Kevin B. Marsh, 66, former SCANA Corporation (SCANA) Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors,…

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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…

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Ørsted’s Offshore Wind Project Ended, but Cape May Still Receives $500K From Developer-Funded Trust

Cape May, NJ – The Cape May City Council voted Tuesday to accept a $500,000 Coastal Resiliency Grant funded through the Ocean Wind Pro-NJ Grantor Trust, adding the money to the city’s…

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Many in NJ “Shocked” with Higher Bills After Learning Mikie Sherrill Did Not Freeze Their Electric Rates

WASHINGTON — Rep. Jefferson Van Drew is calling on Atlantic City Electric to explain why customers are receiving notices of higher electric bills after Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a State of Emergency…

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New Jersey’s American Dream Is Becoming Too Expensive for Young Families

For generations, New Jersey represented the promise of the American Dream—a good job, a starter home, quality schools, safe neighborhoods, and the opportunity to build wealth through homeownership. Today, that dream is…

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NJ Gov. Sherrill Signs Energy Bills, Cuts Universal Electric Credit to $25 as GOP Questions ‘Relief’ Plan

TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Mikie Sherrill signed three energy bills Tuesday that her administration says will lower electricity costs through increased utility oversight and new requirements for large data centers, while announcing…

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Mikie Sherrill Tackles “Junk Fees” While Ignoring the Biggest One: Your Monthly Electric Bill

Governor Mikie Sherrill says she wants to crack down on hidden fees that make life more expensive for New Jersey families. Critics say she doesn’t have to look very far to find…

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Toms River Mayor Taking Fight To Stop Illegal Cadillac Health Benefits for Part-Time MUA Political Insiders to Court

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A growing political battle inside Toms River Township government is now headed toward a possible courtroom showdown after Mayor Dan Rodrick vowed to challenge what he says are…

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Toms River MUA Commissioners to Continue Free Healthcare Plans After Council Blocks Vote to End Them

Toms River, NJ – A bitter political battle over taxpayer-funded health benefits exploded again in Toms River this week after a divided township council voted to indefinitely block an effort to strip…

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Toms River mayor vows fight to end free healthcare plans for political appointees and part time political jobs

Five-year term for bankrupted business owner Phil Brilliant deepens political divide over mayor’s plan to abolish utilities authority TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick today reaffirmed his commitment to…

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Gov. Sherrill Touts Lowering Electric Bills Across New Jersey, But Ratepayer Aren’t Seeing Any Relief Yet

NJ Bill Targets Power-Hungry AI Data Centers to Prevent Grid Strain and Ratepayer Costs

New Ocean County Commissioner faces scrutiny over continued ratepayer-funded health benefits at Toms River MUA

Sen. Amato backs GOP plan to cut energy taxes, urges refund of ratepayer windfall

New Jersey Senate Bill to End Offshore Wind Project Charges to Ratepayers

Murphy Tagged $1 Billion of Ratepayer Subsidies to Bailout Failed Foreign Wind Energy Corporation

After Democrat’s $1 Billion Bailout of Foreign Wind Developer, Bucco Renews Call for Offshore Wind Moratorium to Assess True Impacts to Ratepayers, Environment

Testa Responds to Murphy’s Bailout of Foreign Wind Company at Ratepayer Expense

Durr Opposes Bill Redirecting $1 Billion of Ratepayer Relief to Foreign Wind Farm Developer

Former SCANA CEO Sentenced to Two Years for Defrauding Ratepayers in Connection with Failed Nuclear Construction Project

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

Ørsted’s Offshore Wind Project Ended, but Cape May Still Receives $500K From Developer-Funded Trust

Many in NJ “Shocked” with Higher Bills After Learning Mikie Sherrill Did Not Freeze Their Electric Rates

Top 20 Problems Facing New Jersey in 2026: A Deep Dive into the State’s Biggest Challenges

New Jersey’s American Dream Is Becoming Too Expensive for Young Families

NJ Gov. Sherrill Signs Energy Bills, Cuts Universal Electric Credit to $25 as GOP Questions ‘Relief’ Plan

Mikie Sherrill Tackles “Junk Fees” While Ignoring the Biggest One: Your Monthly Electric Bill

Toms River Mayor Taking Fight To Stop Illegal Cadillac Health Benefits for Part-Time MUA Political Insiders to Court

Toms River MUA Commissioners to Continue Free Healthcare Plans After Council Blocks Vote to End Them

Toms River mayor vows fight to end free healthcare plans for political appointees and part time political jobs

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