Murphy touts New Jersey’s quality of life citing report that ranks state’s air quality among worst in U.S.
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy praised New Jersey’s strong showing in CNBC’s annual quality of life rankings Wednesday, even as data shows the state continues to struggle with some of the…
Murphy Rejects Unanimous Bi-Partisan Deepfake Bill, Citing First Amendment Concerns
TRENTON, N.J. — They say a blind squirrel can eventually find a nut. Today seems to be that day. Gov. Phil Murphy has conditionally vetoed a bipartisan bill aimed at criminalizing the…
Congressman Calls for Resignation of New Jersey Energy Board, Citing $320 Million in DEI and Equity Spending as Consumer Rates Spike
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jeff Van Drew is demanding the resignation of New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) board members following their approval of a 17% increase in electric rates, calling…
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy ends identity-based observances, citing safety focus
NEWARK, NJ — U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy announced Friday that the Department of Transportation (DOT) will immediately cease participation in identity-based observances, stating that such events are “distractions” from the…
New Jersey Governor Announces Ban on Cell Phones in Public Schools, Citing Teen Mental Health Decline
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey school testing grades are down. Mental health issues among teens and students across the state are at an all-time high. Now, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is…
Progressive N.J. attorney general Matt Platkin denounces Hunter Biden pardon, citing harm to public trust
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin criticized the idea of a presidential pardon for Hunter Biden, stating on Saturday that such an action could undermine confidence in the nation’s…
New Jersey’s Convicted Senator Menendez Asks For New Court Hearing Citing Prosecution Errors in Gold Bar Trial
Former Democratic Senator Bob Menendez has filed a motion in Manhattan federal court requesting a new trial after his bribery conviction. His defense argues that improper evidence was accessed by jurors during…
Paterson police crack down, tow vehicles blocking crosswalks, citing safety concerns
PATERSON, N.J. — The Paterson Police Department issued a warning to drivers this week about the dangers of blocking crosswalks, highlighting both the legal and safety risks involved. In a recent social…
Famous New Jersey Bakery Pulls Plug on Scheduled Republican Meet and Greet, Citing Trump
Anthony Calandra, the owner of Calandra’s Bakery and Italian Market in Essex County, recently made headlines after canceling a GOP get-out-the-vote event at his venue. Calandra had initially agreed to host the…
Judge Throws Out Elon Musk’s X’s Lawsuit Against Pro-Censorship Org, Citing Free Speech Grounds
A federal judge in California on Monday tossed billionaire Elon Musk’s X’s lawsuit against pro-censorship organization Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH). CCDH, a British nonprofit, has pushed tech giants to cease…
Jackson School District Says No Early Dismissal Citing Safety
Jackson, NJ – Jackson School District officials have decided to keep schools open for the remainder of the normal school day despite an unexpected shift in the weather that brought heavier snowfall…
Major Foreign Insurer Cuts Coverage For ‘Gender-Affirming’ Doctors, Citing Lawsuits Over Transition Regret
Major Foreign Insurer Cuts Coverage For ‘Gender-Affirming’ Doctors, Citing Lawsuits Over Transition Regret Laurel Duggan on June 1, 2023 MDA National, a major medical indemnity insurance provider in Australia, will no longer…
Citing Phil Murphy energy extremism, Republicans boycott BPU hearing
TRENTON, NJ – Republicans in Trenton blocked a pair of Phil Murphy nominees to the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) in response to what is being described as the governor’s ‘energy extremism”…
Citing ‘Outrageous’ Big Oil Profits, Biden Calls For Quadrupling Tax On ‘Corporate Stock Buybacks’
Citing ‘Outrageous’ Big Oil Profits, Biden Calls For Quadrupling Tax On ‘Corporate Stock Buybacks’ John Hugh DeMastri on February 7, 2023 President Joe Biden criticized Big Oil companies for using record profits…
EU Approves Use Of ‘Cricket Powder’ In Food, Citing ‘Environmental Pressures’
EU Approves Use Of ‘Cricket Powder’ In Food, Citing ‘Environmental Pressures’ Laurel Duggan on January 27, 2023 The European Union approved cricket powder as a novel food to be added to bread,…
Flemming shuts down open space committee proposal citing political power play
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Council President Martin Flemming announced his refusal of the creation of a citizen advisory board in Jackson to assist the township in finding and preserving open space…
Twitter Suspended A Medical Doctor For Citing COVID Data. He Says There’s More To The Story
Twitter Suspended A Medical Doctor For Citing COVID Data. He Says There’s More To The Story John Hugh DeMastri on December 28, 2022 Internal documents show that Twitter’s Site Integrity team had…
Town Cancels Drag Show For Kids, Citing Safety Concerns
Town Cancels Drag Show For Kids, Citing Safety Concerns Laurel Duggan on June 2, 2022 The City of Jasper, Indiana, along with the Dubois County Pride committee, canceled its “Family Friendly Drag…
Homeland Security Issues Domestic Terrorist Warning, Citing Those Who Seek to Sow Public Distrust in Government Institutions
Free speech is on notice in America. On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a terrorism threat bulletin through the National Terrorism Advisory System. That threat is freedom of speech…
Two black men have NJ robbery convictions overturned citing racial bias
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Two Black men who went to prison for the armed robbery of a convenience store had their convictions reversed Tuesday by the New Jersey Supreme Court, which ruled…
New Jersey District Will Rename Woodrow Wilson High School, Citing The Former President’s ‘Racist Values’
A New Jersey school district has started the renaming process of Woodrow Wilson High School, NJ.com reported. The change was first announced in June 2020 by the Camden City School District (CCSD),…