New Jersey Dems Want to Strengthen Sanctuary State Status and Protections for Illegal Migrants with Codified Immigrant Trust Act
NJ lawmakers advance sweeping ‘Immigrant Trust Act’ to block local aid to federal immigration enforcement Trenton, NJ – A new legislative proposal in New Jersey seeks to create a comprehensive firewall between…
State Line Market sells big-ticket winner in Maryland
SILVER SPRING, Md. — A lucky Maryland Lottery player has won $50,000 after matching all five numbers in Monday night’s Bonus Match 5 drawing, marking the game’s 10th top-prize win of the…
New Jersey launches new library system for state prisons
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Corrections has partnered with national non-profit Freedom Reads to install 37 Freedom Libraries in two state correctional facilities, part of a broader initiative to…
New York City cop heading to prison for drunken car crash on Meadowbrook State Parkway
MINEOLA, N.Y. — A former New York City Police Department detective was sentenced to three to six years in prison for driving drunk and causing a fiery crash on the Meadowbrook State…
Ocean State Job Lot opens new Barnegat store with community-focused celebration
BARNEGAT, N.J. — Ocean State Job Lot marked the opening of its newest New Jersey store on Saturday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and family-friendly celebration at 580 North Main Street, the former…
Mandatory tax break for New Jersey’s disabled veterans not being reimbursed by state
TRENTON, N.J. — Senator Carmen Amato, Jr., Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, and Assemblyman Gregory Myhre of New Jersey’s 9th Legislative District are urging the state to reimburse municipalities for the cost of state-mandated…
Tiver pushes independent NJ Transit audit as strike continues across state rail system
TRENTON, N.J. — As a statewide NJ Transit rail strike enters its third day, State Senator Latham Tiver (R-08) is urging immediate passage of his proposed New Jersey Transit Accountability Act, legislation…
Bill seeks to block state from selling lottery tickets online
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Assembly State and Local Government Committee has approved a bill that would prohibit the State Lottery Commission from directly selling lottery tickets online, effectively halting plans…
Maryland state trooper and K-9s injured in Havre de Grace crash
HAVRE DE GRACE, Md. — A Maryland state trooper and his two K-9 partners were injured Thursday afternoon following a collision in Harford County, according to Maryland State Police. The crash occurred…
Murphy touts success of state rail network as NJ Transit strike hits
ABERDEEN, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy and NJ Transit President and CEO Kris Kolluri addressed the public Friday morning at the Aberdeen-Matawan train station, calling on striking locomotive engineers to immediately return…
State police remind boaters to register all power vessels in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey State Police issued a public reminder that all power vessels operating in New Jersey waters must be registered with the state, regardless of size. The advisory…
Lawmakers call on Murphy to suspend state tax, equity tax on rising utility bills
TRENTON, NJ — Republican State Senators Joe Pennacchio (R-26) and Latham Tiver (R-8) are calling on Governor Phil Murphy to suspend state taxes on electricity bills, citing increased pressure on households and…
Maryland governor blames Trump after state bond rating declines
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Moody’s Ratings downgraded Maryland’s bond rating from AAA to Aa1 on Tuesday, ending a more than three-decade streak of top-tier credit status for the state, prompting sharp criticism from…
Grocery grab turns golden with $25,000 lottery win in West Haven
WEST HAVEN, Conn. — A West Haven resident claimed a $25,000 prize after purchasing a winning 100X scratch-off ticket at Grillo’s Market on Monday, according to the Connecticut Lottery. Francesca N. scored…
Garden State gambler grabs $249K in weekend draw
TRENTON, NJ — A Middlesex County lottery player closed out a remarkable week for Jersey Cash 5 by claiming a $249,390 jackpot in Saturday’s drawing, marking the game’s 23rd jackpot of the…
Wake Up New Jersey: State is Taking $1.4 Billion in 9-1-1 Fees Leaving Local Police to Foot the Bill
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey collects over $125 million a year through a monthly $0.90 charge on every phone line to fund its 9-1-1 emergency system — but most of that money…
Murphy backs nuclear energy as state pivots from failed wind projects
Governor. Phil Murphy formally endorsed expanding New Jersey’s nuclear power capacity this week, marking a public pivot toward atomic energy after setbacks in offshore wind development and growing regional energy demands. The…
Storms to soak Garden State with downpours through Friday before sunny weekend break
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is bracing for heavy rain and scattered thunderstorms beginning Thursday afternoon, with wet weather expected to linger through Friday night before clearer skies arrive for the weekend.…
Murphy cuts cancer screening program from state budget
New Jersey Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco criticized Governor Phil Murphy’s proposed budget cuts to ScreenNJ on Wednesday, calling the reductions “deeply troubling and frankly, irresponsible.” The program has provided free…
New York State Troopers welcome veterans home from Honor Flight at Syracuse airport
Members of the New York State Police Troop D joined in honoring veterans returning from Honor Flight Syracuse – Mission 22 at Syracuse Hancock International Airport on Saturday. The Honor Flight program…
New Jersey isn’t the state for you: Phil Murphy’s new fun tax is just another reason why
In a candid moment, Governor Phil Murphy once remarked, “If taxes are your main concern, maybe New Jersey isn’t the state for you.” For many residents, this statement rings truer than ever…