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NJ’s Missing Paper Trail: Why $600M in State Pork Spending Remains Hidden

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“Hiding Where the Money Goes”: GOP Lawmakers Slam NJ Democrats Over Missing Budget Disclosures

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Trenton NJ, Assembly Republicans are calling out legislative Democrats over a continued lack of spending transparency following the passage of New Jersey’s latest state budget. More than five weeks after Governor Mikie Sherrill signed the budget into law on June 30, critical budget resolutions detailing how hundreds of millions of tax dollars are being allocated remain unreleased to the public.

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New Jersey’s Eminent Domain Nightmare: How State Law Is Threatening Private Property Rights

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“My Property Is NOT for Sale”: The Shocking Power of Eminent Domain in New Jersey

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Trenton NJ, Nothing strikes fear into the heart of a homeowner quite like hearing the government is coming for their land. Eminent domain was originally designed as an extraordinary, rarely used legal tool reserved strictly for major, essential public benefits—think public hospitals, major highways, or critical infrastructure. But in New Jersey, eminent domain is rapidly turning into something else entirely: a government real estate tool used to strip away private property rights.

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NJ Taxpayers On the Hook for Gov. Phil Murphy’s $135K Official Portrait

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$135,000 for a Painting? Outrage Grows Over Gov. Phil Murphy’s Official Portrait Cost

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Trenton NJ, New Jersey taxpayers are footing the bill for Governor Phil Murphy’s official Statehouse portrait, and the six-figure price tag is raising eyebrows across the state.

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Voter ID Momentum Builds in NJ as Hudson County GOP Rallies Behind Bipartisan Legislation

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Hudson County GOP Backs Governor Sherrill and Senator Testa in Bipartisan Voter ID Push

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Hoboken NJ, In a rare display of political unity, the Hudson County Republican Party has officially announced its support for Democratic Governor Sherrill’s recent commitment to sign voter ID legislation into law if passed by the New Jersey State Legislature.

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Congress Begins Official Investigation New Jersey’s Motor Voter Registration Controversy

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Congress Launches Probe into New Jersey Voter Registration Scandal: August 17 Deadline Set

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Washington DC, Congress has officially stepped in to investigate New Jersey’s voter registration controversy, setting a strict deadline of August 17 for state officials to hand over key documents.

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Now Trenton Bets Big on Nuclear Power: Here Is How Much of the Electricity Shortfall It Will Actually Cover

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New Jersey’s Big Nuclear Bet: Why Even New Reactors Won’t Close the State’s Energy Gap

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TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey is making a major push toward nuclear power to address rising electricity demand and volatile energy markets. However, a recent analysis reveals that even if every reactor envisioned under the state’s newly enacted law is built, it will only cover about half of the state’s current power shortfall.

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Fixing NJ’s Voter Rolls: Assembly Republicans Unveil Two-Step Plan to End Non-Citizen Registrations

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Fixing NJ’s Voter Rolls: Assembly Republicans Unveil Two-Step Plan to End Non-Citizen Registrations

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Trenton NJ, Amid ongoing debates over New Jersey’s voter rolls, Assembly Republicans have introduced a pair of legislative solutions designed to overhaul the state’s election infrastructure and address non-citizen registration concerns.

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Voter Roll Controversy in NJ: Senator Calls for Federal Probe Over Non-Citizen Registration Claims

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Battle Over New Jersey’s Voter Rolls: Senator Calls for Full Federal Investigation

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Trenton NJ, A growing debate over election oversight in Trenton has intensified as State Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-Morris, Passaic) calls on Governor Mikie Sherrill to fully cooperate with federal authorities regarding New Jersey’s voter registration system.

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In Major Reversal, Governor Sherrill Signals Support for New Jersey Voter ID Bill Following Voter Roll Probe

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Major Victory for NJ Election Integrity: Assemblyman Robert Auth Highlights Shift Toward Voter ID Support

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TRENTON, N.J. — The ongoing movement to strengthen election integrity, transparency, and voter confidence in New Jersey has hit a major turning point.

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NJ Motor Voter Fraud: Governor Mikie Sherrill Remains in Denial

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New Jersey Voter Registration Controversy: Still Insisting its a Software Error 

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Trenton NJ, A major debate over election integrity and voter registration processing has erupted in New Jersey. Following news that roughly 6,600 individuals were improperly registered to vote through the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) between June 2023 and June 2024, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill announced aggressive measures to purge ineligible names and correct state voter rolls.

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NJ Gov. Sherrill Refuses to Turn Over Non-Citizen Voter Data to Federal Authorities, Calling Them ‘Citizens of New Jersey’

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NJ Gov. Sherrill Rejects Federal Request for Non-Citizen Voter Data, Sparks Heated Election Integrity Debate

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A major showdown over election integrity and voter roll transparency has erupted between New Jersey state leadership and federal officials.

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Sen. Pennacchio Calls Governor’s State Probe a “Whitewash,” Urges Federal Oversight of NJ Election System

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NJ Voter Registration Glitches Trigger More Calls for Federal Investigation: State Senator Demands DOJ Probe Over Non-Citizen Voter Rolls

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TRENTON, NJ — State Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-Morris, Passaic) is calling on federal authorities—specifically Assistant U.S. Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon—to expand their investigation into New Jersey’s voter registration and jury selection systems following reports that thousands of non-citizens were mistakenly registered to vote.

The demand for federal oversight comes amidst growing controversy over computer glitches, state agency oversight, and disclosures surrounding the state’s potential jury pool.

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“Invasion of Privacy” or Essential Safety? Flock License Plate Cameras Spark Massive New Jersey Debate

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License Plate Reading Cameras Spark Growing Privacy Debate Across New Jersey

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Trenton NJ, A expanding network of automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is transforming surveillance on New Jersey roadways—and triggering an intense debate over public safety versus personal privacy.

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“Tip of the Iceberg”: GOP Lawmakers Demand Answers Over 6,600 Non-Citizen Voter Registrations in NJ

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Rep. Van Drew Leads House GOP Demand for Answers Over NJ Non-Citizen Voter Registration Scandal

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02) has led 18 of his House Republican colleagues in sending a formal letter to New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, demanding full accountability after state officials admitted that approximately 6,600 non-citizens were registered to vote—and nearly 400 cast ballots—before the system failure was discovered.

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Assemblyman Calls to Halt Automatic Voter Registration Following MVC Non-Citizen Scandal

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Assemblyman McGuckin Demands Prosecution Over Alleged NJ Non-Citizen Voter Cover-Up

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TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Assemblyman Greg McGuckin (R-Ocean) is calling for criminal prosecutions and an immediate suspension of automatic voter registration at the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) following disclosures regarding non-citizen voter registrations in the state.

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