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NJ State Police Increase Patrols for Labor Day Weekend Safety

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New Jersey State Police Step Up Enforcement on Roads and Waterways This Labor Day Weekend

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Ridgewood NJ, Labor Day weekend traditionally marks the unofficial end of summer, bringing heavy traffic as thousands of New Jersey residents and visitors head to local beaches, state parks, and lakes. With sunny, dry weather forecasted, the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) are urging motorists and boaters to prioritize safety during the holiday travel surge.

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Subpoenas Possible: House Republicans Escalating Probe into NJ Noncitizen Voter Scandal

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House Republicans Escalate Probe Into New Jersey Noncitizen Voter Registration Failures

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Washington DC, A coalition of House Republicans is stepping up its investigation into New Jersey’s noncitizen voter registration scandal. The probe entered a new phase after lawmakers claimed New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill failed to answer key questions regarding state registration breakdowns and instead redirected criticisms toward federal leadership.

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Rising Gas Prices & Job Losses? NJ Business & Labor Warn Against Pending Climate Legislation

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NJ Business and Labor Groups Unify in Strong Opposition to Proposed Climate Superfund Act

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Trenton NJ, In a strong show of unity, New Jersey business leaders and labor representatives are continuing their fierce pushback against the proposed Climate Superfund Act (Bill A-3735), also known as the “Polluters Pay Act.” In recently published op-eds, both sectors issued stern warnings regarding the bill’s potential impact on consumer affordability, local job growth, and New Jersey’s broader business climate.

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Cocktails-To-Go Are Here to Stay: Gov. Sherrill Makes “Booze-to-Go” Permanent in New Jersey

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Cocktails-To-Go Are Here to Stay: New Jersey Makes “Booze-To-Go” Law Permanent

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Ridgewood NJ, In a major economic win for local hospitality businesses, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed bipartisan legislation permanently authorizing cocktails-to-go and alcohol delivery across the Garden State.

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‘Driving Business Away’: Corporate Exodus Sparks Urgency Over New Jersey Tax Policies

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Corporate Exodus: New Jersey Loses 26,000 Jobs as Fortune 500 Giants Are Fleeing New Jersey

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TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey’s business climate is facing intense scrutiny following newly released state and federal economic data showing the Garden State lost nearly 26,000 jobs between June and July alone. The sharp decline comes alongside news that major corporate headquarters are trimming operations or leaving the state altogether.

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‘A Blank Check for the Abortion Industry’: NJ Pro-Life Group Slams New Immunity Law

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New Jersey Right to Life Condemns Gov. Sherrill for Signing Controversial Abortion Immunity Bill S2260

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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey Right to Life (NJRTL) has issued a sharp condemnation following Governor Mikie Sherrill’s signing of Senate Bill S2260 into law.

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New Jersey to Hand Over Files on MVC Voter Registration Error to Congressional Investigators

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NJ Motor Voter Scam: State to Release Records to U.S. House as Midterm Ballots Approach

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Trenton NJ, New Jersey state officials are preparing to share documents with U.S. House members examining a major voter registration issue stemming from the state’s Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC).

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NJ Voter Roll Overhaul: State Removes 5,100 Registrations Following Motor Voter Fraud Inquiry

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New Jersey Voter Roll Review: State and Federal Officials Examine Motor Vehicle Commission Registration Process

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Trenton NJ, State election administrators in New Jersey are taking action to update voter records following an investigation into automatic registration processing errors linked to Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) software systems. State officials announced the removal of approximately 5,100 registrations and outlined ongoing secondary reviews for additional records.

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NJ Budget Resolutions Released: Inside the $500 Million Pork Spending Controversy

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Newly Released Budget Resolutions Reveal Nearly $500 Million in NJ ‘Pork’ Spending

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Trenton NJ, Newly published budget resolutions reveal that despite pledges to end discretionary “Christmas tree” spending, New Jersey’s latest state budget includes nearly $500 million in pork projects and pet allocations.

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Fixing NJ’s Energy Crisis: State Report Demands PJM Reforms and Tech Center Accountability

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NJ Utility Bills Soar 20%: Board of Public Utilities Outlines Plan to Fix the Regional Power Grid

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TRENTON, NJ — Following a steep 20% jump in electricity bills across the state last year, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) has released a comprehensive report demanding fundamental reforms to PJM Interconnection, the regional grid operator managing electricity across 13 states and Washington, D.C.

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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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