Murphy touts New Jersey’s quality of life citing report that ranks state’s air quality among worst in U.S.
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy praised New Jersey’s strong showing in CNBC’s annual quality of life rankings Wednesday, even as data shows the state continues to struggle with some of the…
‘Not The Way The Constitution Works’: Medical, Science Advocacy Groups Want SCOTUS To Protect Regulatory State’s Power
‘Not The Way The Constitution Works’: Medical, Science Advocacy Groups Want SCOTUS To Protect Regulatory State’s Power Katelynn Richardson on October 29, 2023 Medical, environmental and scientific advocacy groups are urging the…
When it Comes to Murder New Jersey is Not One of America’s Safest States
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy recently claimed that the state is one of the safest in the nation, a statement that contradicts national surveys and studies. Data shows that…
Bronx Man Pleads Guilty in “Grandparents” Fraud Scheme Targeting Elderly Across States
SCRANTON, PA – Josiah DeJesus, 22, from Bronx, New York, entered a guilty plea before United States District Court Judge Robert D. Mariani for his role in a Dominican Republic-based scam that…
Multiple States Argue Tax Company Violated Law with No-Poach Employee Contracts
TRENTON, NJ – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin led a coalition of 18 states and the District of Columbia in filing an amicus brief against tax preparation company Jackson Hewitt. The brief…
New York Ranks Fifth in Longest ER Wait Times Across U.S. States
ALBANY, NY – New York State has been ranked fifth in a list detailing the longest average emergency room wait times in the nation. Patients in New York wait an average of…
Maryland Leads U.S. States in Longest Emergency Room Wait Times
BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland tops the national list for states with the longest average emergency room wait times, according to recent data. Patients in the state spend an average of 4 hours…
School District Upholds State’s Hidden Policy on Parental Notifications in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A motion to review a controversial policy related to parental notification of gender issues in public schools was blocked by Toms River School Board, including Michelle Williams, a…
Okeechobee man sentenced to 20 months in prison for being found in the United States after prior removal
MIAMI – On Oct. 17, a federal district judge sentenced an Okeechobee man to 20 months in prison, followed by one year of supervised release, for being found in the United States…
New Jersey Highlights the Garden State’s Agritourism Industry
Agritourism. Haven’t heard of it? Well, it’s something that not only exists in New Jersey, but it’s thriving and fall is a great time to explore the many opportunities. The weather is…
A Religious Breakdown Of New Jersey, One of America’s Most Culturally Diverse States
New Jersey, often referred to as the “Garden State,” is a tapestry of cultural and religious diversity that adds depth and richness to its community fabric. From the busy streets of Newark…
United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Alabama’s Offers Stand Against Firearm Endangerment (SAFE) Student Pledge to Schools
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA — Acting United States Attorney Jonathan S. Ross announced that this week the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Alabama is working…
Oklahoma City Man Pleads Guilty to Armed Robbery of a United States Mail Carrier
OKLAHOMA CITY – Today, TARYAN NABOND PRINCE-SADLER, 19, of Oklahoma City, pleaded guilty to robbing a U. S. mail carrier using a firearm, announced U. S. Attorney Robert J. Troester. On May…
Truck Driver Charged in Attempt to Smuggle Half-a-Ton of Cocaine Into the United States
TUCSON, Ariz. – Oswaldo Lopez-Escobar, of Mexico, was charged by complaint on October 5, 2023, for Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine. The complaint alleges that, on October 4, 2023, Lopez-Escobar, driving…
United States seeks to forfeit more than $72 million involved in bribery and money scheme
MIAMI – On Sept. 29, the United States filed a civil forfeiture complaint seeking to forfeit more than $72 million involved in a bribery and money laundering scheme centered around Ecuador’s public…
Mexican National Sentenced for Entering the United States After Prior Removal
BANGOR, Maine: A Mexican national was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Bangor for entering the United States after a prior removal. U.S. District Judge Lance E. Walker sentenced Eduardo Ruiz Rojas,…
United States Attorney’s Office hosts second anti-hate crime forum
WINSTON-SALEM – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of North Carolina (USAO-MDNC) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) hosted their second anti-hate crime forum today in Winston Salem,…
United States Attorney’s Office Hosts United Against Hate Event in Des Moines
DES MOINES, IA – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa will host a public outreach event focused on identifying and reporting hate crimes on Thursday, October 19,…
Two Nigerian Nationals Based in Maryland Sentenced for Schemes to Steal California and Other States’ Unemployment Insurance Benefits
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Nigerian nationals Quazeem Owolabi Adeyinka, 22, and Ayodeji Jonathan Sangode, 25, currently both residing in Maryland, were sentenced today to 26 months and 14 months in prison respectively for…
Houlton Border Patrol Sector Hosts Maine’s United States Attorney & Staff for Visit
HODGDON, MAINE – Chief Patrol Agent (A) of Houlton Sector Dennis Harmon welcomed Maine’s U.S. Attorney Darcie McElwee and her staff from the Bangor office for a two-day tour of Houlton Sector’s northernmost…
DON HUFFINES: Why Should Border States Foot The Bill For Illegal Immigration?
DON HUFFINES: Why Should Border States Foot The Bill For Illegal Immigration? Don Huffines on September 29, 2023 In July of this past summer, U.S. border arrests of illegal aliens along the…