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Trenton NJ, a new bill introduced in New Jersey aims to criminalize the act of doxxing—intentionally publishing someone’s private information online without their consent and with malicious intent. The legislation, championed by Assemblyman Robert Auth, seeks to protect individuals from the growing threat of cyber harassment and intimidation.
Continue reading Doxxing Could Soon Become a Crime in New Jersey Under Proposed Legislation
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Trenton NJ, in response to rising concerns over unexplained drone activity across New Jersey, the General Assembly has adopted AR173, a resolution urging the federal government to conduct a thorough investigation into the increasing number of unidentified drones reported in the state’s airspace.
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Trenton NJ, NJ Attorney General Platkin comments on the current investigation of the NJ State Police on the the alleged slowdown in NJ State Police traffic enforcement .Platkin said, “The New Jersey State Police is tasked with the difficult, dangerous, and often thankless job of keeping the public safe. Troopers routinely rise to the occasion by tackling some of the most pressing public safety challenges we face — whether that be narcotics trafficking, gun violence, or responding to natural disasters. In my years of State government service, I have seen their work firsthand and know the deep commitment that so many Troopers have to serving the public. I am proud to have supported them in those efforts.
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Trenton NJ, with unexplained drone sightings escalating across New Jersey and dominating national headlines, Assembly Republican Leader John DiMaio and Assembly Republican Conference Leader Christopher DePhillips are demanding an emergency conference with legislative leadership, Gov. Phil Murphy, and top state security officials.
Continue reading Local Assemblymen Say its Time To Act on Unexplained Drone Sightings
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ CAR President Laura Perrotta issued the following statement in response to Governor Murphy’s press release announcing New Jersey hitting the 200,000 total electric vehicle (EV) registration milestone.
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Trenton NJ, Assemblyman Michael Torrissi Jr. called on every current state legislator and candidate for state government to denounce “Sanctuary State” policies with a New Jersey election year coming up.
Continue reading Assemblyman Says It’s Time Denounce Governor Murphy’s “Sanctuary State” Policies
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Trenton NJ, Senator Doug Steinhardt (R-23) announced his intention to introduce legislation aimed at strengthening State and Federal cooperation to help stabilize our illegal immigration crisis.
Continue reading Republicans Move to End New Jersey’s “Sanctuary State” Status
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Trenton NJ, While the state is less than a year away from electing a new governor, New Jersey businesses already know what they’d like to see from him or her after Gov. Phil Murphy completes his second term in office.
Continue reading NJBIA’s 66th Annual Business Outlook Survey: New Jersey’s Lack of Affordability
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Ridgewood NJ, as the debate over immigration enforcement heats up, the tension between federal and state governments is nearing a boiling point. President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming border czar, Tom Homan, has issued a pointed warning to sanctuary city leaders, including New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, regarding their efforts to block federal deportation operations.
Continue reading Border Chief Warns Governor Murphy: “Don’t Test Us” on Deportation Resistance
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Trenton NJ, Senator Michael Testa (R-1) said Governor Murphy’s order for departments to cut spending by 5% shouldn’t come as a surprise after Republicans have long-warned about New Jersey’s looming fiscal cliff.
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Trenton NJ, New Jersey’s gubernatorial race in 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in decades, with Republicans sensing a prime opportunity to reclaim the governor’s mansion. Fueled by an unexpectedly close result in the 2024 presidential election, where Vice President Kamala Harris carried the state by just 6 points, the GOP is gearing up for what they believe could be a historic victory.
Continue reading New Jersey’s 2025 Governor’s Race Heats Up: Is the Garden State Turning Purple?
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Trenton NJ, the party might be over for New Jersey’s budget irresponsible spending . In the latest sign of mounting fiscal pressure, the Murphy administration has issued directives to curb spending across state departments.
Continue reading New Jersey’s Budget Crunch: State Pauses Pay Hikes and Tightens Spending
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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy are inviting all New Jersey residents to attend The Holidays at Drumthwacket, a longstanding tradition of open house tours at the Governor’s official residence in Princeton. This year, the Drumthwacket Foundation, in partnership with seven garden clubs from across the state, has decorated each room using fresh arrangements and greenery to complement the architecture and decor of the historical property.
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Trenton NJ, a coalition of 33 business organizations is calling on New Jersey lawmakers to delay the state’s adoption of California’s Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) regulation, set to take effect on January 1, 2025. The coalition argues that the regulation could severely impact commerce in the state unless implementation is postponed to July 1, 2027.
In a letter addressed to Senate President Nick Scutari (D-Clark) and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin (D-Woodbridge), the coalition urged the passage of Senate Bill 3817, sponsored by Senator Patrick Diegnan, and Assembly Bill 4967, sponsored by Assemblyman Chris Calabrese. These bills propose a delay in the regulation’s enforcement.
Continue reading Business Groups Push for Delay on New Jersey’s Electric Truck Regulations
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Trenton NJ, NJBIA is recommending to an Assembly committee today that the state explore existing childcare investments to determine their effectiveness for an industry that continues to struggle in New Jersey.
