Jack Ciattarelli’s Opposition to Mikie Sherrill’s Forced LGBTQ School Curriculum Plan Sparks Outrage Among New Jersey Gay Rights Activists
Trenton, NJ – The battle for New Jersey’s governor’s office erupted this week after Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill declared she would push LGBTQ curriculum in state schools without allowing parents to opt…
Ridgewood clamps down on bird feeders as legislators push for statewide ban
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — A new amendment to Ridgewood’s wildlife ordinance is cracking down on the feeding of unconfined animals as state lawmakers move forward with a broader bill that could prohibit most…
Newark’s cherry blossoms are in their prime, but the countdown is on before the petals vanish
NEWARK, NJ — More than 5,300 cherry blossom trees are in full bloom at Branch Brook Park, drawing thousands of visitors as the Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival enters its final days.…
New Jersey wants tip workers to get standard minimup wage pay
TRENTON, NJ — A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Assembly would phase out the tip credit for restaurant and other tipped workers by 2030, requiring employers to pay the full…
New Jersey Dems pushing DEI mandate to all state agencies despite White House threat for funding cuts
TRENTON, NJ — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would require every state department and agency to create an Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion aimed at improving workplace…
NJ lawmakers introduce sweeping protections for crypto kiosk users under new bill
TRENTON, NJ — New legislation introduced in the New Jersey Senate would require virtual currency kiosk operators to follow strict disclosure, safety, and fraud prevention rules in a sweeping effort to regulate…
NJ panel advances bill to overhaul funding process for nonpublic school services
TRENTON, NJ — A New Jersey Assembly committee has approved a bill that would restructure how the state reimburses school districts for providing auxiliary and remedial services to nonpublic school students. Key…
Spadea aligned PAC confirms, but defends $225,000 in payments made to former radio host
TRENTON, N.J. — The Common Sense Club pushed back Thursday against what it called a politically motivated “smear campaign,” issuing a public response after a recent report questioned its operations, finances and…
New Jersey announces new prescription ‘equity’ pricing bill
TRENTON, NJ — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate aims to set minimum reimbursement rates for pharmacies serving Medicaid patients and ensure patients can access prescription drugs from any…
Showdown looms between U.S. Attorney and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy over immigration
NEWARK, NJ – A political storm is brewing in New Jersey as Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba, appointed by President Donald Trump, has launched a high-profile investigation into Democratic Governor Phil Murphy…
NJ lawmakers push $500K media blitz to warn parents about social media’s dangers to kids
TRENTON, NJ — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would launch a $500,000 statewide public awareness campaign to educate parents and guardians on the dangers social media use poses…
These New Jersey towns are the most biased in the state
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey recorded 644 bias incidents in the first quarter of 2025, according to the latest report from the state’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, with the highest numbers…
Five years later: COVID enforcement in New Jersey raises lasting concerns about government overreach
TRENTON, NJ — In May 2020, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, New Jersey officials launched a sweeping campaign to enforce Governor Phil Murphy’s executive orders under a declared public health…
Spadea slammed for ‘retreat’ on abortion stance as Kranjac calls out GOP rival
BERNARDS TOWNSHIP, NJ — Tensions are escalating in New Jersey’s Republican gubernatorial primary as candidate Mario Kranjac accused GOP frontrunner Bill Spadea of abandoning the pro-life cause, saying Spadea should “run in…
California’s Hydrogen Highway a Cautionary Tale for New Jersey’s EV Mandate
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s plan to ban the sale of gasoline-powered cars by 2035 appears to be plagued by the same problems that killed California’s dream of a…
Plumsted official sues township, former mayor over alleged gender bias and political retaliation
PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP, NJ — A longtime municipal employee has filed a lawsuit against the Township of Plumsted and Mayor Dominick Cuozzo, alleging years of gender-based discrimination, political retaliation, and whistleblower harassment, according…
Rubio explains why deporting Mahmoud Khalil and others is America’s right
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil, who served as a spokesperson for anti-Israel protesters on campus, now faces deportation following a judge’s ruling that he violated U.S. visa terms…
Widespread unemployment abuse centered around New York and other blue states
NEW YORK, NY — An initial federal review has revealed widespread abuse of Unemployment Insurance programs across multiple states, with fraudulent claims totaling hundreds of millions of dollars, including payments to claimants…
Judge Rules New Jersey’s illegal citizens must register and have identifcation
TRENTON, NJ — A federal judge on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to proceed with a sweeping new requirement for undocumented immigrants to register with the federal government, setting up a major…
Governor Murphy wants COVID-19 relief funds four years after pandemic’s end
Trenton, NJ – Four years after the COVID-19 curve was flattened and lockdowns lifted, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is locked in a heated dispute with the Trump administration over federal funds…
ICE arrives in Ocean County to arrest convicted migrant sex offender
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A man convicted of criminal sexual contact was arrested by federal authorities outside the Ocean County Justice Complex in Toms River as part of an ongoing immigration enforcement…