Rodrick Cuts Budget 9% – No Municipal Tax Increase
On June 30th, Mayor Rodrick and the Toms River Township Council presented a budget for 2025 that has a 9% reduction in overall spending while maintaining a zero percent tax increase. The…
Candidate for New Jersey Governor Calls for Huge Increase on Tolls and Beach Badge Fees at the Jersey Shore
TOMS RIVER, NJ – He was probably hoping this didn’t get out before election day, but one New Jersey candidate for governor has been caught on camera calling for higher tolls at…
Manchester Residents Hit With Massive 8.17% Tax Increase Under New Mayor
MANCHESTER, N.J. — If you live in Manchester Township, the new 20% electricity increase isn’t your only new expense in 2025. Manchester just passed a budget that raises taxes by an incredible…
Amish Teens at the Jersey Shore for Rumspringa Adventures Leave Locals Intrigued
The sandy beaches and bustling boardwalks of the Jersey Shore have long been a magnet for teens seeking summer thrills, but this spring, a surprising new group has joined the crowd: Amish…
Huge Cuts, No Tax Increase: Toms River Slashes $11 Million from Municipal Budget
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Mayor Dan Rodrick introduced a municipal budget on Wednesday that includes no increase in the municipal tax rate and cuts the budget from $146 million to $135 million,…
New Jersey on Notice as ICE Pomises Fast Increase in Migrant Arrests Targeting Sanctuary Cities
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — There’s bad news for criminal illegal aliens hiding in New Jersey sanctuary cities. ICE is coming for you. ICE Director Tom Homan, serving as the Trump administration’s border enforcement…
Rockville police increase patrols near places of worship following D.C. killings
ROCKVILLE, Md. — The Rockville City Police Department has heightened patrols around synagogues, houses of worship, and community centers following a series of hate-motivated killings in Washington, D.C. earlier this week. The…
New Jersey State Police increase road and water patrols for Memorial Day weekend travel
WEST TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey State Police have announced expanded traffic and marine patrols ahead of Memorial Day weekend, aiming to reduce crashes and enforce safety laws during the unofficial…
Mikie Sherill credits $10 million net worth increase since taking office as being really lucky
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Rep. Mikie Sherrill responded to questions this week regarding a reported $7 million increase in household stock assets since taking office, attributing the gain to her and her husband…
Deal Police increase security at synagogues following DC shooting
DEAL, N.J. — In response to the fatal shooting of two Israeli Embassy staff members outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., the Deal Police Department announced heightened security measures around…
Phil Murphy unveils new idea as New Jersey facing 32% annual increase in electricity rates
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey residents are not just facing a 20% electricity rate increase in June; they will have suffered a 32% annual increase between June 1, 2024, and June 1, 2025,…
An interview with Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick announced that municipal property taxes will remain flat this year, crediting deep payroll cuts and a rollback of major development plans for the…
Maryland Lawmakers Just Passed Largest Tax Increase in State History, GOP
Annapolis, MD – It’s not an April Fool’s joke. Maryland has just passed the largest tax increase in state history. In a move that has sparked fierce debate across the state, Maryland…
Governor Murphy on Middletown 10% Tax Increase and School Closures: The Math Doesn’t Lie
Middletown, NJ, March 30, 2025 – Residents of Middletown, New Jersey, are confronting a proposed 10.1% school tax increase as the Middletown Township School District grapples with a $10 million budget shortfall…
Your New Jersey Energy Bill Could Increase Far More than 20% Under New Income Based Equity Rate Plan
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey residents may soon see their energy bills calculated in a whole new way, as the state’s Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has approved a groundbreaking “equity” plan…
Phil Murphy Just Dropped a $51 Million Tax Increase on Cigarettes, Tobacco, and Vapes
TRENTON, NJ — Smokers and vapers in New Jersey would pay more under Governor Phil Murphy’s proposed budget, which includes significant increases to tobacco and vapor product taxes projected to generate $51…
New Jersey’s New 20% Energy Increase Driven by Phil Murphy’s ‘Equity’ Agenda, GOP Lawmaker Says
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) is warning residents that a proposal under consideration by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) could lead to…
Feds Put New York City, D.C. On Notice After Increase in Violent Antisemitism
NEW YORK – The Federal Task Force to Combat Antisemitism has requested meetings with local leaders in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Boston to discuss their responses to incidents of…
Governor Moore’s Education Plan Comes With Huge Tax Increase, Unsustainable GOP Says
ANNAPOLIS, MD — Maryland House Republicans raised concerns over Governor Wes Moore’s Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act, arguing that the proposed education funding plan would require significant tax increases while failing…
Fisheries commission reverses course on proposed lobster catch size increase
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) has repealed key elements of a proposed rule that would have increased the minimum allowable catch size for Gulf of Maine lobster,…
New York Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez Upset Over Possible Increase in Coffee Price, Remained Relatively Silent During Bidenflation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has voiced her frustration over former President Donald Trump’s recent proposal to impose a 50% tariff on Colombian coffee, claiming it would exacerbate inflation for…
New Jersey Drivers Facing Higher Tolls and a Gas Tax Increase in 2025
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey drivers are starting 2025 with increased costs as gas taxes and highway tolls rise, adding to the expense of daily commutes across the state. The New Jersey…
Phil Murphy Seeks Federal Assistance To Quell Online Rumors and Conspiracy as Drone Sightings Increase
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is urging the Biden administration to dedicate more federal resources to investigating a series of unexplained drone sightings in New Jersey and neighboring states,…
Monmouth County cops note increase in mysterious drone sightings
FREEHOLD, N.J. — Law enforcement officials in Monmouth County have confirmed receiving numerous reports of drone sightings in various municipalities this week, mirroring similar trends observed in other regions, Prosecutor Raymond S.…
New Jersey Gas Tax to Increase in 2025 and This Time, Shore Republicans Are on Board
TRENTON, N.J. — You can’t just blame Democrats and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy when the price of gas increases in the new year. That’s right, several New Jersey Republican lawmakers at…
Cold weather leads to increase in sea turtle strandings along New Jersey shores
BRIGANTINE, N.J. — As temperatures drop and water conditions cool, New Jersey’s Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) is warning residents about an increase in sea turtle strandings along the state’s beaches. The…
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