Phil Murphy signs law to find out why energy prices are skyrocketing under his leadership
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has signed into law two bills directing state regulators to investigate New Jersey’s skyrocketing electricity costs, a crisis that has deepened under his administration as the…
Hudson County launches Blue Envelope program to aid law enforcement interactions with individuals with autism
JERSEY CITY — The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has rolled out a countywide Blue Envelope program aimed at improving communication between law enforcement and individuals with autism or other communication disorders during…
Sen. Kim to host Westfield town hall Saturday, invites Rep. Kean Jr. to discuss new federal law
WESTFIELD, N.J. — U.S. Senator Andy Kim will host a town hall meeting in Westfield on Saturday at Edison Intermediate School, where he is inviting Rep. Tom Kean Jr. to join him…
New law allows historic sites in New Jersey to distill and sell alcohol
TRENTON, N.J. — A bill establishing a new Historic Distillery License for sites listed on the New Jersey Register of Historic Places was signed into law, state officials announced. Sponsored by Senator…
As NJ schools face cuts and closures, Murphy signs $3 billion universal pre-k, kindergarten law
TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy has signed a sweeping $3 billion early childhood education bill into law, mandating universal access to state-funded preschool and full-day kindergarten across New Jersey by the…
Toms River Law Opens New Door for Military Veterans to Become Cops
TOMS RIVER — Military veterans will now have expanded access to law enforcement careers in Toms River after the township council approved a new ordinance removing education barriers for those with qualified…
New Toms River Law Helps U.S. Military Veterans Become Police Officers in State’s 8th Largest Town
Toms River has approved a new ordinance spearheaded by Mayor Rodrick that removes the college degree requirement for military veterans seeking a career in law enforcement. Previously, the township mandated a bachelor’s…
New Toms River Law Helps Military Veterans Become Cops
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A new ordinance introduced by Mayor Rodrick and approved by the Toms River Township Council has made it easier for America’s military veterans to pursue a career in…
New Virginia law born from tragedy aims to prevent future unlicensed driving deaths.
YORKTOWN, Va. — A new Virginia law set to take effect Monday will make it a Class 1 misdemeanor to knowingly permit an unlicensed individual—or a minor operating outside the limits of…
Jackson’s municipal election to require just 100 signatures under new law
JACKSON, NJ – A new law signed by Governor Phil Murphy will make it easier for candidates to run in municipal elections, including Jackson’s upcoming council seat election in November. Under the…
Schenectady officers and city officials join 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — Members of the Schenectady Police Department and the City of Schenectady Mayor’s Office participated in the 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run this week in support of Special Olympics New…
New Jersey bill clarifies theft law on aggregating stolen property values
TRENTON, N.J. — New legislation seeks to amend New Jersey’s theft statutes by clarifying how the value of stolen property can be aggregated to determine the severity of charges. Under current law,…
No More Jury Duty for Some Senior Citizens if New Law Passes in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would exempt residents aged 70 and older from jury duty, offering automatic relief from the civic obligation for senior citizens.…
New Jersey pushes law to allow human composting facilities
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Senate Commerce Committee has advanced Senate Bill No. 3007, which would legalize natural organic reduction — also known as human composting — as an alternative method…
Only in New Jersey: New Law Seeks to Stop Radical Politicians from Naming Public Property After Terrorists
TRENTON, N.J. — New legislation advanced in New Jersey would prohibit local governments from naming public property after groups or lands associated with federally designated foreign terrorist organizations. Under the bill, municipalities,…
Ciattarelli calls for Gov. Murphy to Uncuff Law Enforcement Ahead of Potentially Violent Statewide Protest
TRENTON, NJ — Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli issued a public appeal Friday urging Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matt Platkin to fully empower law enforcement ahead of a weekend of anti-law…
New Jersey Dems advance bill to make vaccine registry permanent law
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee on Monday approved legislation that would make enrollment in the state’s immunization registry automatic for anyone receiving a…
Lifetime Megan’s Law offender arrested in Bensalem after arranging meeting with fake teen
BENSALEM, Pa. — A 49-year-old man from Westchester, Pennsylvania, was taken into custody Tuesday in Bensalem Township following an undercover investigation involving online communication that led to an in-person meeting. Anthony Dillard,…
Governor Murphy vetoed public brawl law days before mahyem hit the Jersey Shore and local malls
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Following a surge in juvenile arrests over Memorial Day weekend in Seaside Heights, an Ocean County assemblyman is publicly blaming New Jersey’s top Democratic leaders, pointing to recent…
Illegal Alien Convicted of Heinous Assault of New Jersey Child Arrested in Newark on Megan’s Law Violation
NEWARK, N.J. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Jorge Luis Sanchez-Luna, a 45-year-old Mexican national and registered sex offender, in Newark on Feb. 4, officials announced. “Sanchez-Luna is a deviant…
Jacksonville restaurant owner pleads guilty to immigration law violation
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Jacksonville restaurant owner has pleaded guilty to operating a business designed to evade U.S. immigration laws, federal prosecutors announced. Hua Yao Ke, 38, admitted to employing undocumented workers…