Columbia man wins $50K lottery prize after mom urges him to play
A Howard County man walked away with a $50,000 windfall after taking his mother’s advice to try his luck with the Maryland Lottery’s Bonus Match 5. The Columbia resident, who rarely plays,…
Pennsylvania Game Commission urges public to report wild turkey sightings through August
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Game Commission is asking residents to report any wild turkey sightings across the state through August 31 as part of its annual summer survey. The sightings help…
Governor Urges New Jersey to Set Thermostats to 78 and Close Your Blinds as Heat Wave Stresses Power Grid
TRENTON, N.J. — Amid a prolonged heat wave across New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy on Wednesday urged residents to take steps to reduce electricity usage as the state’s power grid faces increased…
Bucco urges immediate resolution to NJ Transit strike impacting commuters
TRENTON, N.J. — Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco called for urgent action Friday to resolve the ongoing NJ Transit strike, citing its impact on hundreds of thousands of commuters across New…
Kranjac urges National Right to Life to rescind Spadea endorsement over abortion bill stance
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — Englewood Cliffs Mayor Mario Kranjac, a prominent conservative figure known as the “Trumpy Mayor,” is calling on National Right to Life to rescind its endorsement of Bill Spadea,…
Bill Spadea Invokes Chris Christie, Calls for Pension Reform, Cuts for Public Unions
TRENTON, NJ – Shortly after invoking former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie as the model for public housing reform, Bill Spadea told New Jersey he would also follow in the former governor’s…
New Jersey pushes back on overdraft fee rollback, urges House to reject bank-friendly measure
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined a multistate coalition urging the U.S. House of Representatives to reject a resolution that would roll back a federal rule…
New Jersey lawmaker urges state action on vaccination rates
TRENTON, N.J. — Citing a surge in measles cases across the United States and falling childhood immunization rates, the New Jersey Senate has introduced Resolution No. 127, urging residents to stay up-to-date…
Toms River DPW urges residents to download new app for garbage and recycling schedules
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Department of Public Works is urging residents to use its new free Recycle Coach app to stay informed on garbage, recycling, and sanitation services, including…
Maryland Lottery urges players to hold April 2 tickets amid cashing issue
BALTIMORE, Md. — The Maryland Lottery is advising players to hold on to any tickets from the April 2 CASH POP drawings as officials work to resolve a ticket cashing problem. According…
Sen. Amato urges Governor Murphy to scrap 6% cap on school aid increases for 2026
TRENTON, NJ — Senator Carmen Amato (R-9) on Tuesday called on Governor Phil Murphy to eliminate the 6% cap on school aid increases in the upcoming fiscal year, arguing it prevents adequate…
Middletown mayor disagrees with school board decision to shut down schools
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — Middletown Mayor Tony Perry met with the township’s Board of Education members to discuss the district’s controversial budget proposal that could result in the closure of two elementary schools…
Lawmaker Urges Fentanyl Dangers Instruction in New Jersey Public Schools
TRENTON, N.J. – State Senator Holly Schepisi has called on Senate Education Committee Chairman Vin Gopal to bring “Max’s Law” (S-2818) to a vote, aiming to mandate school instruction on the dangers…
Lakewood DPW urges residents to clear roads ahead of snowstorm
LAKEWOOD, NJ — With a snowstorm expected to hit the area from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning, the Lakewood Township Department of Public Works (DPW) is urging residents to remove parked vehicles…
NJ Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill urges DHS to extend Illegal Migrant Protection in New Jersey Ahead of Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. — New Jersey Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill has issued an urgent appeal to outgoing Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, requesting an extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Hondurans living in…
Muslim Rights Group Urges Gov. Murphy to Pass Immigrant Trust Act to Counter Trump Deportations
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) is calling on Governor Phil Murphy to urgently pass the Immigrant Trust Act to protect the state’s immigrant…
Holiday season brings rise in scams, Ohio Lottery urges caution and awareness
CLEVELAND, OH – The Ohio Lottery is urging players to remain vigilant against scams this holiday season, as fraudsters often use the busy time of year to target unsuspecting individuals. Scams can…
Worcester DA urges residents to turn in unwanted firearms at annual buyback program
WORCESTER, MA — Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. is encouraging residents to participate in the 23rd annual “Guns to Gardens” gun buyback program on Saturday, December 14, to safely…
Democratic Strategist Urges Kamala Harris to Abandon Future Presidential Bids
Democratic strategist Theryn Bond publicly called on Vice President Kamala Harris to forgo any future presidential ambitions after her loss to President-elect Donald Trump. Harris has reportedly expressed interest in staying politically…
‘Who Are We Fooling?’: Charlamagne Urges New York To Throw Trump’s ‘Whole Case Away’
Radio host Charlamagne Tha God on Wednesday urged Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and Judge Juan Merchan to dismiss President-elect Donald Trump’s case following his election win. Bragg suggested Tuesday that Merchan…
EXCLUSIVE: Healthshare Org Urges Incoming Trump Admin To Make ‘Radical’ Change To FDA, Healthcare System
Solidarity HealthShare is calling on the incoming Trump Administration to fix the “nation’s broken healthcare system” with widespread changes to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The current healthcare system is in…
