After Saving $6 Million on Employee Health Coverage: Next Step is Shopping the Joint Insurance Fund
By Mayor Daniel T. Rodrick As the Mayor of Toms River, I firmly believe in the importance of fiscal responsibility and transparency in governance. Today, I want to share an important step…
Biden Admin’s Latest Green Guidance Could Deter Productive Land Use In Favor Of Mental Health
Biden Admin’s Latest Green Guidance Could Deter Productive Land Use In Favor Of Mental Health Nick Pope on August 2, 2023 The White House issued new proposed guidance for federal agencies to…
Biden Admin Announces New ‘Global Health Security’ Office Without A Single Mention Of COVID Origins
Biden Admin Announces New ‘Global Health Security’ Office Without A Single Mention Of COVID Origins Jake Smith on August 1, 2023 Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the launch of a “Global…
On a Scorching Hot Day, Ocean County Libraries are Cool
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As the summer heat continues, Ocean County residents looking for relief from the scorching temperatures can find respite at one of the many branches of the Ocean County…
Brake Issue Found in Ford F-150 Pickups
TRENTON, NJ – Nearly one million Ford F-150s on the roads may have a brake failure waiting to cause a serious if not deadly incident. Many of those vehicles were sold right…
Today’s Summer Dog Day too Hot for Dogs in New Jersey
They call it the dog days of summer, but today it’s even too hot for the dogs. In New Jersey, heat indexes are expected to reach well above 100 degrees, combined with…
Lawmaker Says Murphy’s Stripping of Parental Rights Puts Children in Grave Danger
TRENTON, NJ – Senator Joe Pennacchio responded to Governor Phil Murphy’s remarks on Face the Nation, where the governor expressed support for suing school districts over parental notification policies. Senator Pennacchio challenged…
No Introduction Needed as New Jersey COVID Queen Calls it Quits
TRENTON, NJ – During the COVID-19 pandemic, Judy Persichilli, the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Health, needed no introduction to her daily appearances on the Governor’s COVID-19 briefs. Each morning,…
U.S. Cuts Funding to Wuhan Lab Despite Fauci Defense Over COVID Origin
On Tuesday night, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a memo proposing to suspend and debar the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) from participating in U.S. government programs. This…
Jersey Shore beaches get clean water bill of health from Sandy Hook to Cape May
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – In a welcome development for beachgoers and environmental enthusiasts, it has been confirmed that the water quality at all 218 Clean Coastal Waters Program (CCMP) water monitoring stations…
Firefighters Sentenced in Health Care Fraud Conspiracy
CAMDEN, N.J. – On Thursday, Atlantic County firefighter, Thomas Sher, 50, of Northfield, New Jersey, was sentenced to 96 months in prison. Sher was convicted on September 8, 2022, for conspiracy to…
Fox News Guest Says Biden’s Health Poses Risk Of ‘Real Civil War’ For Dems
Fox News Guest Says Biden’s Health Poses Risk Of ‘Real Civil War’ For Dems Harold Hutchison on July 14, 2023 A Fox News guest said Friday that an unexpected “health scare” involving…
Potomac River algae bloom poses health risk for pets, officials warn
EDWARD’S FERRY, MD – Maryland’s Departments of Agriculture, Environment, Health, and Natural Resources have issued a pet health alert regarding algae mats found in the Potomac River. The affected area spans from…
Man Arrested After Armed Standoff Amid Mental Health Crisis
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – On Wednesday, Atlantic City Police Department officers arrested a man who reportedly held a woman hostage at gunpoint during a mental health crisis. Troy Williams, 45, was arrested…
Bill to create criminal mental health Diversion program in NJ advances
TRENTON, NJ – Criminals with mental health issues could soon avoid jail time under a new law being pushed through the legislature in Trenton. The Senate Judiciary Committee has issued a favorable…
New Jersey law seeks to cap fees on insulin, asthma inhalers
TRENTON, NJ – The Assembly Budget Committee has given a favorable report with committee amendments to Senate Bill No. 1614 (1R). The bill aims to establish a flat cap on out-of-pocket contributions…
Madonna in NYC hospital with serious bacterial infection
NEW YORK CITY, NY – Renowned American singer, songwriter, and actress Madonna has been forced to postpone her highly-anticipated ‘Celebration’ tour due to a serious health scare. The 64-year-old artist recently landed…
Murphy administration sues to keep parents out of LGBTQ student choices
MARLBORO, NJ – The State of New Jersey is suing two school districts after board members enacted a policy that parents must be informed if a child wants to change their name…
New Jersey lawmakers want to ban veal
TRENTON, NJ – Coming off the heels of a ban on Menthol cigarettes on Juneteenth, New Jersey lawmakers are looking to ban something else. A bill sponsored by Senator Vin Gopal and…
End Of Trump-Era Pandemic Rule Has Booted 1.5 Million From Their Health Care — And Counting
End Of Trump-Era Pandemic Rule Has Booted 1.5 Million From Their Health Care — And Counting Will Kessler on June 19, 2023 Medicaid has so far dropped 1.5 million people from its…
New Jersey lawmakers annnounce Menthol cigarette ban on Juneteenth
TRENTON, NJ – A new law aimed at prohibiting the sale of menthol cigarettes in New Jersey has been advanced by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee. The bill,…