Pennsylvania ends 130-year ban on Sunday hunting
HARRISBURG, PA — For the first time in more than a century, hunters in Pennsylvania will be able to head into the field on Sundays …
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New Jersey’s Plastic Bag Ban Could Be Facing Final Days if This Happens
TRENTON, NJ – When Governor Phil Murphy signed New Jersey’s plastic bag ban into law in 2020, the measure became one of the strictest in …
New Jersey wants to ban the term “Illegal Alien” from state documents and replace it with this
TRENTON, NJ – Lawmakers advanced a measure that would strip the terms “alien” and “illegal alien” from New Jersey statutes, replacing them with “foreign national” …
New Jersey bill would ban sports betting deals at public colleges
TRENTON, N.J. — Public colleges and universities in New Jersey would be barred from entering into sports wagering partnerships under a bill advanced by the …
New Jersey bird feeder ban remains stalled but it’s not dead yet
TRENTON, NJ — A proposed bill to restrict bird feeders during black bear season remains in limbo as lawmakers in Trenton work to reconcile language …
Lawmaker Who Voted to Ban Plastic Bags Arrested for Shoplifting, Because They Had No Bags
BETHEL, CT — A Democratic state representative who voted in favor of banning single-use plastic bags in 2019 was arrested Monday evening for allegedly failing …
New Jersey committee advances bill to ban college sports prop bets
TRENTON, N.J. — Legislation that would ban player-specific proposition bets on college sports in New Jersey cleared a key committee Wednesday, advancing Senator Kristin Corrado’s …
New Jersey continues on 2035 gas car ban, but relaxes manufacturer restrictions slightly
TRENTON, N.J. — New legislation introduced in New Jersey would give vehicle manufacturers an alternative pathway to meet the state’s strict zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales …
New Jersey sues federal government to preserve Phil Murphy’s 2035 gas car ban
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that the state has joined a coalition of 11 attorneys general in suing the …
Pennsylvania considers statewide ban on single-use plastic bags as lawmakers push new bill
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania lawmakers are weighing legislation that would ban single-use plastic bags statewide, following similar measures already enacted in cities like Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, …
Seaside Heights considers earlier boardwalk closures, backpack ban after Memorial Day weekend violence
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — In response to a violent and chaotic Memorial Day weekend that left three people stabbed and more than 70 arrested, Seaside …
New Jersey’s Plastic Ban: A Confusing and Overreaching Policy Leaves Residents and Businesses Scratching Their Heads
TRENTON, NJ – Since its implementation on May 4, 2022, New Jersey’s “Get Past Plastic” law has been hailed by some as a bold step …
Bird Feeders Banned in New Jersey Town As Legislators Push for State Ban
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — The village of Ridgewood has enacted new restrictions on wildlife feeding on private property, becoming the first municipality in New Jersey to …
New Jersey seeks to ban sweepstakes promotions, casino-style token games
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee has advanced a bill to ban unlawful gambling operations and …
New Jersey’s Gas Car Ban Halted by U.S. Senate
Trenton, NJ – Like his failed offshore wind programs, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s 2035 gas car sales ban appears to be dead in the …
It’s Almost Over: Senate votes to end Phil Murphy’s New Jersey gas car ban
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers (NJ CAR) on Thursday praised the U.S. Senate’s approval of three Congressional Review Act (CRA) …
New Jersey Town Bans Bird Feeders Ahead of Looming Statewide Ban
The war against feeding birds in New Jersey just heated up as one town decided it’s not waiting for an official statewide ban to take …
NJ lawmaker pushes to repeal state’s plastic bag, straw ban after study claims Murphy agenda backfired
TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Republican lawmaker has introduced legislation to repeal the state’s ban on single-use plastic bags, straws, and Styrofoam containers, arguing …
New Jersey joins blue state lawsuit opposing Trump’s transgender military ban
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey is suing President Trump again. This time, over an executive order to prevent mentally ill individuals from serving in the …
Trump Vows To Overturn Plastic Straw Ban, How New Jersey Could be Impacted
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump announced plans to sign an executive order next week reversing federal support for paper straws, calling the policy “ridiculous” …
New Jersey lawmaker challenges Phil Murphy’s 2035 Gas Car Ban
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers are challenging the state Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) implementation of the “Advanced Clean Trucks” program, arguing that the …
Biden Calls for Nationwide Semi-Automatic ‘Assault Rifle’ Ban
President Joe Biden is not holding back on his call for stricter gun control, and he’s hitting some serious notes on what he believes the …
New Jersey joins fight against Illinois County gun ban
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell led a coalition of 19 states in filing …
Biden-Harris Call for National Red Flag Law, Gun Ban In Light of Georgia Shooting
It looks like the Biden-Harris White House is stepping up its push for gun reform in a big way. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre …
New Jersey’s Gas Car Ban Hit By Bad News After Harris Waffles on EV Mandate
TRENTON, NJ – It looks like New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s ambitious plan to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered cars by 2035 just hit …
Ford Scales Back EV Production, Dealing A Blow to New Jersey’s Gas Car Ban Dreams
TRENTON, NJ – Ford just threw a wrench in New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s ambitious plan to ban gas-powered cars by 2035, and it looks …
Electric Vehicles for Thee, Gas Guzzlers for Me, New Jersey Governor’s Hypocrisy on Gas Car Ban
Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey is pursuing an ambitious plan to phase out the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles in the state, starting with …
New Jersey’s 2035 Gas Car Ban Actually Starts in Less Than Three Years
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey will prohibit the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035, with restrictions starting as early as 2027, state officials announced …
New Jersey’s Gas Leaf Blower Ban Doesn’t Work for Anyone Outside of the Cities
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey’s proposed ban on gas-powered leaf blowers is causing quite a stir, especially among those who manage large properties and commercial …
New Jersey Bill Seeks to Regulate THC-Infused Drinks That Are ‘Legal’ Today
TRENTON, NJ – Heads up, New Jersey! A new bill is making waves in the Garden State, and it could soon change the game for …
As Gas Car Ban Looms, New Jersey Ranked Worst State for Electric Vehicle Chargers
New Jersey, despite its aggressive electric vehicle (EV) adoption policies, ranks last in the nation in terms of the availability of EV charging stations per …
Fourth Circuit Upholds Maryland’s Assault Weapons Ban
BALTIMORE, MD—The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of maintaining Maryland’s ban on assault weapons. The decision in Bianchi v. Brown affirmed …
New Jersey Moves Closer to Gas Leaf Blower Ban
Trenton, NJ – The New Jersey Senate Environment and Energy Committee has approved Senate Bill No. 217 with amendments, aiming to phase out gas-powered leaf …
Plastic Straws and Bags: Now New Jersey Dem Wants to Ban Plastic Bottles
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey leads the country in a lot of bad things, but soon it can lead the country in most things banned. …
New Jersey Dem Criticizes Court’s Decision to Lift Ban on Colt AR-15 Rifles
TRENTON, NJ — Senator John McKeon has expressed strong disapproval following the New Jersey District Court’s decision to overturn the state’s ban on Colt AR-15 …
Federal Judge Strikes Down New Jersey’s AR-15 Ban as Unconstitutional
TRENTON, NJ – A federal judge has ruled that New Jersey’s ban on AR-15 rifles is unconstitutional, applying the decision specifically to the Colt AR-15 …
Governors Tout Federal Funding to Meet 2035 Gas Powered Car Ban Deadline
TRENTON, NJ — On Monday, July 22, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the allocation of over $4.3 billion in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants to support community-driven …
New Jersey’s Gas-Powered Car Ban Facing Stiff Criticism and Industry Problems
TRENTON, NJ— Governor Phil Murphy’s recent announcement to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered cars by 2035 has ignited a firestorm of criticism from various …
Criticism Mounts Over New Jersey’s Proposed Leaf Blower Ban
TRENTON, NJ— New Jersey’s proposed ban on gas-powered leaf blowers has sparked significant controversy, drawing criticism from residents, landscapers, and local businesses alike. The state …
The Impracticality of New Jersey’s Gas Leaf Blower Ban Proposed by Assembly Dems
Trenton, NJ — New Jersey Democrats and Governor Phil Murphy have proposed a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers, aimed at reducing noise and pollution. That …
New Jersey Leaf Blower Ban Advances in State Senate
TRENTON, NJ – Legislation aiming to ban the sale and use of gas-powered leaf blowers in New Jersey has successfully passed through the Senate Environment …
New Jersey Proposes Ban on Gas Leaf Blowers
New Jersey Senate Moves Forward with Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Restrictions TRENTON, NJ—First, it was your gas car. Then it was your gas stove and gas …
Amato Seeks to Overturn State Ban on ICE Detainers for Immigration Crimes
TRENTON, NJ – A new bill, unlikely to be moved by Senate Democrats in New Jersey would allow police to work with ICE and the …
New Jersey Shore Town Implements Backpack Ban on Boardwalks and Beaches
WILDWOOD, NJ — In response to chaotic scenes over Memorial Day weekend, the City of Wildwood has enacted an immediate ban on backpacks and other …
New Jersey Seeks to Ban Online Foreclosure Sales
TRENTON, NJ – The Assembly Housing Committee has favorably reported with amendments Assembly Bill No. 3791, termed the “New Jersey Online Foreclosure Sale Act.” Dated …
Phil Murphy’s New Jersey Gas Car Ban Hits Road Block as Sales Down Significantly in 2024
TRENTON, NJ—By the end of the year, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy expects 330,000 electric vehicles to be on the Garden State’s roads. Things were …
New Bill Challenges Phil Murphy’s Single-Use Bag Ban in New Jersey
New Jersey Senate Proposes Amendments to Allow Certain Single-Use Paper Bags in Grocery Stores TRENTON, NJ—Senator Joseph P. Cryan has introduced a bill that could …
As Gas Car Ban Looms, Poll Shows Most in New Jersey Don’t Want to Buy an EV
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—A significant number of New Jersey residents are expressing concerns over the economic implications of the state’s plan to phase out new gas-powered …
New Jersey Seeks to Ban the Word Inmate for Incarcerated Criminals, Here’s What It Will Be
In a move toward reforming the language used within the legal system, New Jersey lawmakers introduced Bill A4507, aimed at changing the term “inmate” to …
New Jersey Seeks to Make it Harder for Schools to Ban Obscene Books from Libraries
TRENTON, NJ — It could soon be illegal for school districts and librarians to remove inappropriate books from school libraries under a new law introduced …