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Trenton NJ, A blistering federal audit has thrown New Jersey’s pandemic-era financial management into the spotlight. A desk review released by the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Inspector General (OIG) has formally questioned more than $1.1 billion of the state’s Coronavirus Relief Fund spending.
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Trenton NJ, Trenton lawmakers are staring down a period of intense economic unpredictability as they rush to finalize New Jersey’s fiscal year 2027 budget.
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Trenton NJ, A major law enforcement operation has dismantled a sophisticated criminal enterprise operating across Central and South Jersey. State officials announced the arrest of 13 New Jersey residents facing severe charges, including first-degree human trafficking, racketeering, and drug distribution.
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Trenton NJ, With gas prices hovering near $4.50 a gallon, the financial strain on American families is pushing many to the breaking point. While millions of drivers and truckers feel the squeeze, a heated debate is unfolding: Why aren’t more states suspending their gas taxes to provide immediate relief?
Continue reading Gas Prices Hit $4.50: Why New Jersey Might Be Overcharging You at the Pump
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Trenton NJ, New Jersey’s gig economy just hit a massive roadblock. In a move that has sent shockwaves through the state’s business community, the Sherrill administration has officially adopted a Murphy-era rule that drastically tightens the definition of an independent contractor.
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Trenton NJ, Is your hometown getting its fair share of state funding, or is your tax dollar going to bail out “budget messes” in New Jersey’s biggest cities?
State Senator Michael Testa (R-1) has officially thrown down the gauntlet, issuing an open letter to municipal leaders across the Garden State. His mission: stop Governor Sherrill’s plan to funnel a $94 million municipal aid increase to just a dozen select communities and, instead, distribute it equally to every taxpayer in New Jersey.
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Trenton NJ, In a case that strikes at the heart of child welfare protections, a former New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF) employee has admitted to a scheme involving fraud, deception, and the attempted sale of confidential information.
Continue reading NJ DCF Employee Pleads Guilty to Soliciting Illegal Payments
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Trenton NJ, We’ve all seen the movie before: a Republican candidate looks unstoppable heading into Election Day. The polls are solid, the messaging is sharp, and the base is energized. Then the results come in, and—somehow—they lose.
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Trenton NJ, Federal authorities in Newark have officially cracked down on a string of election-related crimes, charging four New Jersey residents for allegedly casting illegal ballots in federal elections. The charges, announced by U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer on Friday, May 1, 2026, follow a year-long investigation into noncitizen voting and naturalization fraud.
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East Rutherford NJ, As New Jersey prepares to take center stage for the FIFA World Cup 2026, a new political firestorm is brewing in Trenton. Republican members of the Senate and Assembly Budget Committees have issued an urgent call for joint hearings, demanding clear answers on exactly how much the “beautiful game” will cost Garden State taxpayers.
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Trenton NJ, Is New Jersey becoming even more unaffordable? Despite a change in leadership, Republican lawmakers say the state’s fiscal trajectory remains stuck on “autopilot”—and the destination is higher taxes.
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Perryville Station , It’s not every day that a highway patrol turns into a wildlife rescue mission, but for the New Jersey State Police, “expecting the unexpected” is just part of the job.
On the afternoon of April 1, 2026, troopers from the Troop “B” Perryville Station received a call that was certainly no April Fools’ prank. A tiny, lone bear cub had been spotted in a roadside ditch along the busy I-78 East near milepost 12.2 in Union Township.
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Trenton NJ, Is New Jersey prioritizing pro sports over its students? A growing controversy in Trenton has taxpayers and parents questioning the state’s values as a massive $300 million tax subsidy for the Newark Prudential Center (home of the NJ Devils) hits the books, while suburban school districts like Toms River and Brick face millions in funding gaps.
Continue reading Why Your NJ Property Taxes Might Spike While the NJ Devils Get a $300M Break
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Trenton NJ, As New Jersey grapples with a surging demand for electricity and a strained regional grid, state lawmakers are looking toward the atom to secure the future.
The Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee recently moved Bill A4528 forward—a pivotal piece of legislation that could pave the way for a new generation of nuclear energy in the Garden State. Sponsored by Assemblymen Cody Miller, Wayne P. DeAngelo, and Jerry Walker, the bill aims to modernize how New Jersey reviews and permits nuclear facilities to meet 21st-century needs.
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SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ — A heartbreaking case of animal abandonment that shocked Northern New Jersey has led to criminal charges against three individuals. Following an intensive investigation into dozens of dogs left in crates across several townships, the New Jersey State Police and the Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office have confirmed that three Phillipsburg residents are now in custody.
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