Lucy the Elephant Awarded $350,000 Federal Grant for Interior Restoration

Officials say the funding will help restore the interior of the historic 143-year-old Lucy the Elephant landmark in Margate. Margate City, NJ – Lucy the Elephant, one of New Jersey’s most recognizable…

Good News·Government News·Investigative Report·Jersey Shore News

Sen. Carmen Amato Reappointed to Budget Panel, Focuses on Cost Relief for Families

The Ocean County lawmaker says rising utility bills, property taxes, and living costs must be addressed through bipartisan action. Trenton, NJ – Former Berkeley Township Mayor and State Sen. Carmen F. Amato…

Ocean County News

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…

Investigative Report·Local Politics·Ocean County News·Political Crime and Corruption

New Jersey wants students who engage in bias conduct to undergo mandatory psychiatric evaluation and counseling

A new Senate proposal seeks to address rising school bias incidents through mandatory counseling and intervention plans. Trenton, NJ – Senator Britnee Timberlake has introduced legislation that would require New Jersey students…

Government News·Investigative Report·Jackson Township News·Local Politics

NJ Bill Would Classify Display of Confederate Flag, Nazi Symbol, or Noose as Hate Crime

Trenton, NJ – A new proposal in the New Jersey Legislature would make it a hate crime to display certain symbols historically associated with racism and violence, including the Confederate flag, Nazi…

Police Blotter

Three children injured after ICE vehicle pursuit ends in Newark crash, Mayor condemns chase

Mayor Ras J. Baraka criticizes federal agents for “reckless” pursuit that violated city law and endangered residents. NEWARK, NJ – A vehicle pursuit led by federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents…

Local Politics·North Jersey News·Police Blotter·Political Crime and Corruption

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…

Government News·Jackson Township News

O’Scanlon bill boosting police mental health support clears key hurdle

TRENTON, NJ – A bipartisan effort to strengthen mental health crisis intervention resources for New Jersey’s law enforcement community took a major step forward this week as the Senate Law and Public…

Mercer County News·New Jersey News

New Jersey bill to allow cops to carry EpiPens advances in senate

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey cops can carry life saving Narcan for drug overdose victims, but they are not legally authorized to carry life saving allergy medication known as EpiPens. That could…

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New Jersey seeks to expand law that protects cops, judges, and elected officials to include court workers

Trenton, NJ – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would expand the state’s Daniel’s Law to shield municipal court administrators and their deputies from having their home addresses and…

Ex-Governor Murphy vetoed Lakewood’s special needs school expansion bill on final day in office

LAKEWOOD, NJ – In a move that stunned local advocates and education leaders, Governor Phil Murphy allowed a bill to die by pocket veto on his last day in office—legislation that would…

Community News·Five Towns NJ News·Government News·Local Politics

Jackson school board approved Lakewood vendor deals for private school students

JACKSON, N.J. – The Jackson Township Board of Education has signed agreements with Lakewood-based contractors to deliver state- and federally funded services to nonpublic school students living in Jackson and attending private…

Community News·Jackson Township News·School and Education News

Maryland Bill Would Make Threats of Mass Violence a Felony

ANNAPOLIS, MD — February 6, 2026 — Senator A. Washington has introduced Senate Bill 676, a measure that would strengthen Maryland’s criminal penalties for making threats of mass violence by elevating the…

Maryland News

Sen. Serrano introduces “Dignity for Immigrants in New York State Act” to limit local cooperation in federal immigration detentions

ALBANY, NY – State Senator José M. Serrano has introduced legislation (S01359) aimed at prohibiting New York State and local law enforcement agencies from detaining individuals solely for violations of federal immigration…

New York News

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Lucy the Elephant Awarded $350,000 Federal Grant for Interior Restoration

Sen. Carmen Amato Reappointed to Budget Panel, Focuses on Cost Relief for Families

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

New Jersey wants students who engage in bias conduct to undergo mandatory psychiatric evaluation and counseling

NJ Bill Would Classify Display of Confederate Flag, Nazi Symbol, or Noose as Hate Crime

Three children injured after ICE vehicle pursuit ends in Newark crash, Mayor condemns chase

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

O’Scanlon bill boosting police mental health support clears key hurdle

New Jersey bill to allow cops to carry EpiPens advances in senate

New Jersey seeks to expand law that protects cops, judges, and elected officials to include court workers

Ex-Governor Murphy vetoed Lakewood’s special needs school expansion bill on final day in office

Jackson school board approved Lakewood vendor deals for private school students

Maryland Bill Would Make Threats of Mass Violence a Felony

Sen. Serrano introduces “Dignity for Immigrants in New York State Act” to limit local cooperation in federal immigration detentions

New Jersey lawmakers push bipartisan bill limiting governor’s emergency powers

Sen. Carmen Amato bill would roll back NJ’s new ‘mansion tax’ tiers, restore flat 1% rate on $1M-plus property deals

Harrisburg scratch off turns clubhouse manager into millionaire

Virginia Muslim Legislator Moves to Make Islamaphobia a Crime, Even if Victim is Not Islamic

Downtown Harrisburg shop sells million dollar jackpot

NJ bill would require drug evaluations after all fatal crashes

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