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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
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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.
