Neptune’s record tax hike another example of Phil Murphy’s school funding failure

NEPTUNE, NJ — Senate Republican Budget Officer Declan O’Scanlon is calling Neptune’s largest-ever property tax increase the direct result of Democratic leadership in Trenton slashing school aid and imposing funding caps. O’Scanlon…

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Democrats in New Jersey continue to push failed policies that led to current energy bill crisis

TRENTON, NJ — Republican lawmakers from New Jersey’s 24th Legislative District are criticizing Democratic leaders for moving to codify what they call failed energy policies as utility costs surge statewide. Senator Parker…

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Dems Slip $500 Million in Undisclosed Spending in Murphy Budget, New Jersey Lawmaker Alleges

TRENTON, NJ – Senator Declan O’Scanlon, the Senate Republican Budget Officer, accused Democratic lawmakers of pushing through $500 million in budget line items without proper disclosure or explanation. He said the spending,…

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240-unit apartment complex coming to Route 37 and Colonial Drive in Manchester

Manchester, NJ – A major residential development is moving forward in Manchester Township after the planning board granted preliminary and final major site plan approval for a large-scale apartment complex at the…

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Extortionist Chuck: Trump Says Schumer, Democrats Resorting to Extortion to Approve Appointments

Washington, D.C. – President Donald Trump lashed out Wednesday morning at Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, accusing him of demanding $2 billion in what he called “extortion” to approve hundreds of long-delayed…

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Bridges renamed to honor two fallen New York State Troopers in Suffolk County

Islip, NY – Two memorial bridges along the Sagtikos State Parkway now bear the names of fallen New York State Troopers as part of a tribute unveiled Monday by Troop L, the…

New York News

Blumenthal slams Jeanine Pirro as ‘unfit’ for DC US Attorney post as Senate confirms former Fox News host

Senator Richard Blumenthal publicly criticized former judge and Fox News personality Jeanine Pirro on Saturday, calling her “unqualified and unfit” to serve as the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia.…

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NJ lawmakers push bills to protect military bases and expand veteran care access

Two Republican lawmakers from New Jersey’s 8th Legislative District are calling for swift passage of proposed legislation aimed at safeguarding military bases and improving services for veterans and personnel stationed there. Senator…

Lawmakers blast Murphy admin over proposed gig worker reclassification rule

Three Republican lawmakers are voicing sharp opposition to a proposed rule change by the Murphy administration that could reclassify thousands of independent contractors as employees in New Jersey, a move critics warn…

New Jersey News

NJ bill seeks to block state funding for legal aid to immigrants facing deportation

TRENTON, N.J. — A bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would prohibit the use of state funds to provide legal assistance to individuals facing detention or deportation due to their immigration…

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Upper Darby man pleads guilty to $143K fraud targeting church and political group

PHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania man who held leadership roles in both a religious organization and a political ward pleaded guilty Thursday to wire fraud in a pair of schemes that siphoned more…

Pennsylvania News

NJ bill would expand full health coverage to undocumented pregnant women and infants

TRENTON, N.J. — Legislation introduced in the New Jersey Senate would authorize full NJ FamilyCare health coverage for undocumented pregnant women and their infants up to one year of age, expanding access…

Health and Wellness·New Jersey News

Andy Kim votes to block arms deal for Israel, Booker votes no

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey’s two U.S. senators broke ranks this week over a proposed arms sale to Israel, with Sen. Cory Booker voting against a resolution that would have blocked the…

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Legislators call proposed freelancer law a threat to livelihoods for tens of thousands New Jersey independent contractors

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers are once again California dreaming as they propose a new law to mimick one in Califnornia. Three Republican lawmakers representing New Jersey’s 9th Legislative District have…

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New Jersey Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Remove State Police From Control of Political Influence of Attorney General’s Office

TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would remove the Division of State Police from the Department of Law and Public Safety and establish a separate Department…

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