Back to School Blues: Governor Murphy’s Funding Formula Devastates New Jersey Students Causing Anger, Fear and Anxiety in Many Underfunded Districts
Governor Phil Murphy’s S-2 Funding Formula Leaves Schools Closed, Unexpected Mergers, Teachers Without Jobs, Overcrowded Classrooms and No Money in its Wake As the school bells ring across New Jersey this fall…
Governor Phil Murphy Slashes Millions in Funding for State Sponsored Media Outlets
Trenton, NJ – In a move that has sparked debate across the Garden State, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has proposed a budget for the 2026 fiscal year that eliminates funding for…
The New Murphy-Gopal School Funding Formula is The Same as the Murphy Funding Formula for Most Districts
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – New Jersey State Senator Vin Gopal, the state’s highest elected member of the legislature overseeing education is touting the state’s latest funding formula. That funding formula will see school…
Jackson Township Council Supports School Board Fight Against Cuts in State Funding, Delivers Supplies to Elementary School
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Board of Education recently announced it would sue the state, alleging that the funding formula has been applied unfairly to the district. The council expressed its full…
Governor Murphy Requests Federal Funding to Address I-80 Sinkholes, Declares State of Emergency
Wharton, NJ – March 9, 2025 – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has formally requested emergency federal funding to repair a series of disruptive sinkholes along Interstate 80 in Morris County, spotlighting…
New Jersey AG Sues to Restore Funding to NIH Research After Trump Cut
TRENTON, N.J. — A federal judge has issued a nationwide preliminary injunction preventing the Trump administration from cutting billions in medical and public health research funding, following a lawsuit led by New…
It’s Time for a School Funding Hearing Says New Jersey Lawmaker
TRENTON, N.J. — Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) is calling for an immediate legislative hearing on New Jersey’s school funding formula, criticizing its lack of transparency and the volatility surrounding…
New York seeks to refine fossil fuel company shakedowns for climate change funding
ALBANY, N.Y. — A bill introduced in the New York State Senate seeks to refine and expand the state’s Climate Change Superfund Act, strengthening cost recovery measures against fossil fuel companies and…
Feds Warn Phil Murphy to End Illegal School DEI Programs or Lose Federal Funding in 10 Days
TRENTON, NJ – President Donald J. Trump has sent a warning letter to New Jersey and other states that have implemented Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs within their public school systems.…
Federal judge’s wife allegedly linked to USAID funding amid Trump-era ruling controversy
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. District Judge John Bates, who previously ruled against the Trump administration on issues related to gender identity policies, is facing scrutiny over his wife’s nonprofit ties. Carol Rhees,…
Rhode Island Judge Who Gave Trump Order to Restore Funding Has Daughter in Dept. of Education, Loomer
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell Jr., who ruled against the Trump administration’s effort to freeze billions in federal grants, has a daughter currently employed as a senior policy…
Rutgers University Sees NIH Grants Slashed to Exclude Non-Research Related Funding
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a sudden policy change capping the indirect cost recovery rate on new and existing grants at 15%, a significant reduction…
New Jersey church with ties to Phil Murphy received $18 million in federal funding to shelter migrants
HIGHLAND PARK, N.J. — A New Jersey church that received $18 million in federal aid to resettle migrants is now struggling after its funding was cut off, leaving its programs in crisis.…
Fight to the Death: New Jersey attorney general seeks court order to stop Trump wasteful funding freezes
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, along with 22 other state attorneys general, has filed a motion for a preliminary injunction to prevent the Trump administration from withholding…
British News Group Upset After Elon Musk Cut $3.2 Million Annual U.S. Funding
LONDON — The BBC has expressed concern over the Trump administration’s decision to cut U.S. government funding in which it received $3.2 million from American taxpayers in 2024. The funding, provided through…
New Jersey, Sanctuary Cities at Risk to Lose Federal Funding Under A.G. Bondi Freeze
NEWARK, NJ — Newly sworn-in Attorney General Pam Bondi has ordered the Justice Department to suspend federal funding for sanctuary cities, according to a report. Bondi’s directive, issued Wednesday, calls for a…
Politico Faces Payroll Issues Amid Revelations of U.S. Government Funding
Washington D.C. – Politico, a leading left-leaning political journalism outlet, has encountered a significant financial hiccup as it failed to pay its employees for the most recent pay period, leading to widespread…
Dem Candidate Asks DNC for $10 Million in Campaign Funding for New Jersey’s 2025 Governor Race
TRENTON, N.J. — Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a candidate for New Jersey governor, is calling on the Democratic National Committee (DNC) to commit at least $10 million to the state’s 2025 gubernatorial race,…
Sen. Testa demands answers on $193M Middlesex County pet project funding
TRENTON, N.J. — State Senator Michael Testa (R-01) is demanding an explanation from the Murphy administration over 18 budget line items totaling $193 million that were allocated to a single Middlesex County…
New Jersey Joins Blue State Fight Against Trump to Save DEI Programs, Funding, Jobs
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, along with 12 other state attorneys general, issued a joint statement Friday condemning former President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders aimed at…
Notice of Public Hearing – NJDEP Green Acres Program – Jake’s Law Playground Funding Application
PURPOSE: Jackson Township is seeking funding through the State of NJ Green Acres Program for improvements at Jackson Justice Complex Playground located at 1 Jackson Dr, Jackson, NJ 08527, part of Block 16701,…