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Ridgewood NJ, for decades, New Jersey has been a Democratic stronghold, but the results of the 2024 presidential election and recent gubernatorial races suggest that the Garden State might be shifting toward swing state status.
Continue reading Is New Jersey the Next Swing State? GOP Gains Signal a Political Shift
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Trenton NJ, the New Jersey Senate Republican Caucus sent a letter to NJ Board of Public Utilities (BPU) President Christine Guhl-Sadovy, demanding the BPU to prioritize reliability and affordability amid the recent electric rate hike on New Jersey residents.
New Jersey Updates Ballot Petition Signature Requirements
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Tr5enton NJ, a significant change in New Jersey election law has increased the number of petition signatures required for candidates to qualify for the ballot. Governor Phil Murphy recently signed A-5117/S-3994 into law, modifying the signature requirements for candidates seeking placement on primary, general, nonpartisan municipal, and school election ballots.
Continue reading Changes in Signature Requirements for New Jersey Election Petitions in 2025
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Trenton NJ, land use rules proposed by the state Department of Environmental Protection will stand firmly in the way of Gov. Phil Murphy’s mission to expand “affordable housing” in New Jersey, according to a new op-ed by NJBIA.
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Trenton NJ, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is under fire for recent comments suggesting that he would house a non-citizen in his home, defying federal immigration enforcement.
The remarks, made during an interview with Blue Wave New Jersey and posted on his office’s YouTube channel on Feb. 1, have drawn sharp criticism from Republican lawmakers and immigration policy advocates.
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Mercer County NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) announced today that a husband and wife – both law enforcement officers working in different departments within Mercer County – have been charged in connection with their respective roles in creating, producing, and distributing images of child sexual abuse.
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Westwood NJ, as Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo expressed, a troubling trend is emerging in Trenton: the potential for state legislation to override local planning and zoning decisions. This issue has raised alarm among municipal leaders, as it threatens to replace community-based decision-making with policies dictated by developers, academics, and state-level officials who may lack local insight.
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Ridgewood NJ, As concerns about animal welfare and environmental impact grow, New Jersey lawmakers are taking a proactive approach to ban octopus farming before it begins in the Garden State. While no octopus farms currently exist in New Jersey, a proposed bill introduced in Trenton last month aims to prohibit the operation, sale, possession, transportation, or distribution of farm-raised octopus for human consumption.
Continue reading New Jersey Lawmakers Consider Preemptive Ban on Octopus Farming
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Trenton NJ, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has announced commercial vehicle travel restrictions on multiple interstate highways starting at 9 a.m. on Sunday, January 19, in anticipation of a significant winter storm. Accumulations are expected to range between six to ten inches across the state, creating potentially hazardous driving conditions.
Continue reading NJDOT Issues Commercial Vehicle Travel Restrictions Ahead of Winter Storm
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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today declared that New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency effective at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 19 in anticipation of significant winter weather, causing hazardous weather conditions including heavy snow and dangerously low temperatures. Snow accumulations are expected to be as high as 8 to 12 inches in parts of the state, followed by extreme cold, with high temperatures in the teens and single digits and wind chills below zero. Executive Order No. 378 declares a State of Emergency across all 21 counties in New Jersey.
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Trenton NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) today announced charges against 25 people and four companies for their alleged roles in a multimillion-dollar scheme that used stolen credit card information to fraudulently purchase tens of thousands of gallons of diesel fuel and then resell it to trucking companies and other fuel providers.
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Ridgewood NJ, the migration trend in the United States continues to highlight a significant shift as more Americans pack their belongings and move from blue states to red states. The latest annual one-way rental report from U-Haul reveals that people are leaving high-tax, high-regulation states in favor of low-tax, business-friendly ones.
Continue reading Moving Van Economics: Migration from Blue to Red States Accelerates
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Wantage NJ, State Senator Parker Space (R-24) was hospitalized earlier this week after being bitten by a rattlesnake while feeding the reptiles at his family’s long-standing zoo, Space Farms Zoo and Museum.
Continue reading New Jersey State Senator Hospitalized After Rattlesnake Bite
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Continue reading NJ State Police : Two Receive Super Trooper of the Year Awards
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Ridgewood NJ, Homelessness in the United States has reached its highest level since the federal government began tracking the issue nearly 20 years ago. According to new data, almost 772,000 people experienced homelessness on a single night in January 2024, marking an 18% increase from 2023. This alarming statistic sheds light on a deepening crisis fueled by soaring rents, limited affordable housing, and an influx of migrants seeking asylum.
Continue reading Homelessness in the U.S. Hits Record High: A 2024 Snapshot
