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TRENTON, N.J. — State Sen. John McKeon is applauding Gov. Phil Murphy’s proposal to increase taxes on internet gaming and sports wagering, calling it a necessary step to boost state …

WASHINGTON — Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is calling for a congressional investigation into Attorney General Pam Bondi following the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) decision to dismiss corruption charges …

HACKENSACK, N.J. — A Newark man has been arrested in connection with a series of commercial burglaries targeting Dunkin’ Donuts locations across northern and central New Jersey, as well as …

TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature aims to phase out gas-powered lawn equipment statewide, prohibiting its sale within three years and its use within …

TRENTON, N.J. — Democratic lawmakers are pushing back against Gov. Phil Murphy’s proposed cuts to school aid, with State Sen. Angela V. McKnight voicing strong opposition to reductions affecting Jersey …

EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A 60-year-old man walked into a police station Friday and admitted to killing his wife, authorities said. At 12:14 p.m. on February 28, Ashraf Tawfik of …

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is playing a reckless game of political brinkmanship, one that threatens the safety, stability, and solvency of the Garden State. His defiance of Immigration and …

JACKSON, N.J. — Shane Werosta, a Life Scout from Troop 204, is leading an Eagle Scout project to provide comfort to patients at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) who …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy gave a glowing review to PaciDough’s Pizza Joint in South Toms River, awarding it an impressive 8.2 score during his latest …

JACKSON, NJ – Former Jackson Memorial High School standout Anthony Stolarz delivered a stellar performance at Madison Square Garden on Friday night, leading the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 3-2 …

Newark, NJ – A FedEx cargo plane was forced to make a dramatic emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport early Saturday morning after its right engine erupted in flames …

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, alongside a coalition of Democratic governors, issued a scathing joint statement on Friday condemning President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance for their recent …

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Monmouth County man has been sentenced to 45 years in state prison for sexually and physically abusing his daughter over more than six years, prosecutors announced …

TRENTON, N.J. — The former chief financial officer and comptroller of a Burlington County nonprofit has been charged with allegedly stealing more than $2.5 million from the organization, money laundering, …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Two Ocean County men have been charged with three counts of attempted murder in connection with a January 13 shooting that targeted a residence occupied by …

TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way announced the release of the Wealth Disparity Task Force’s report Friday, outlining the root causes of economic disparities affecting …

HACKENSACK, N.J. — Three Paterson residents have been arrested in connection with an organized theft scheme that defrauded victims of approximately $190,000, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced Friday. Yasen …

NEWARK, N.J. — A 28-year-old citizen of El Salvador previously convicted of double homicide and sentenced to 50 years in prison in his home country has been charged with illegally …

WASHINGTON — Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) will hold a press conference on Tuesday, March 4, to introduce legislation aimed at reinstating federal workers who were previously fired. The event, scheduled …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing a second motion to enforce a court order against the …

Pennsylvania Woman Arraigned on Multiple Charges Including Arson **Surf City, NJ -** Juliette Tournier, 29, from Montgomery, Pennsylvania, has been charged with Aggravated Arson in relation to a February 19 …

TRENTON, N.J. — Assemblyman Greg McGuckin is criticizing the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) for refusing to change its transgender athlete policy, despite a federal directive from former …

TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy’s proposed budget would raise taxes by more than $1 billion, according to calculations by Assembly Budget Committee member Brian Rumpf, who criticized the plan …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin is facing impeachment after Assembly Republican leaders introduced a resolution Thursday, accusing him of failing to perform his duties and overstepping …

TRENTON, N.J. — Assemblyman Alex Sauickie urged the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday to reject Kevin Dehmer’s confirmation as Commissioner of the Department of Education, citing failures in managing financial …