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NJ Essex County Democrat Proposes Free State Healthcare for Illegal Aliens

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NJ Bill 1701 Bombshell: New Jersey Could Be First State to Offer Full, State-Funded Healthcare Coverage to Undocumented Immigrants!

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Trenton NJ, New Jersey is poised to ignite a national debate over immigrant healthcare access with the introduction of landmark legislation. In a crushing toalready over burdened New Jersey taxpayers , Assemblywoman Garnet R. Hall (D–Essex, Union) has sponsored Assembly Bill 1701 (A1701), a measure that would authorize the state to offer full, state-funded healthcare coverage to undocumented immigrants residing and working in New Jersey.

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NJ Targets ‘Forever Chemicals’: Senate Advances Major Ban on PFAS in Cosmetics, Food Packaging, and More!

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Protecting NJ Residents: Lawmakers Move to BAN Toxic PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Your Makeup and Takeout Containers!

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Trenton NJ, New Jersey Declares War on PFAS: Protecting Daily Life from “Forever Chemicals”. New Jersey, a state often described by environmental advocates as “ground zero” for environmental issues, is moving decisively to protect its residents from the harmful health impacts of PFAS—or Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances. These chemicals, dubbed “forever chemicals” because they do not naturally break down and accumulate in the human body and environment, are commonly found in thousands of consumer goods.

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BUREAUCRACY BATTLE! NJ Bill S-4373 Aims to Fix State Regulations That “Don’t Work in the Real World”

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Less Red Tape, More Common Sense? NJBIA Backs Bill to Revolutionize State Rulemaking Transparency

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Trenton NJ, New Jersey’s system for creating state rules, governed by the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), has long been criticized for its lack of transparency. Now, the state’s largest business advocacy group, the NJ Business & Industry Association (NJBIA), is championing a landmark bill aimed at fundamentally reforming the process.

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NJ Sales Tax SHOCKER? Sherrill SILENCE Fuels Rumors of Tax Hike Before She Takes Office

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Assemblyman DePhillips Demands Governor-elect Sherrill Rejects 7% Sales Tax Increase Rumors

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Trenton NJ, New Jersey affordability is back in the spotlight, this time with explosive rumors suggesting that Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill and her team are considering a rapid sales tax hike. Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips (R-40) is not waiting for confirmation, issuing a forceful public demand for Sherrill to address and publicly reject the reports of a proposed sales tax increase to 7%.

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BOMBSHELL Claim: Is Mikie Sherrill Secretly Plotting a 7% NJ Sales Tax Hike?

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Trenton Showdown: Republicans Propose a Tax Cut While Democrats Face Scrutiny Over Rumored Increase

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Trenton NJ, in a stunning move that has ignited a major political battle in Trenton, Republican Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia has publicly accused Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill and Democratic leaders of quietly preparing to raise the New Jersey sales tax back to 7%.

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Fueling the Future: NJ Gas Tax Jumps 4.2 Cents on Jan. 1, 2026

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New Year, Higher Price: The Mandated Gas Tax Increase

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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey motorists should brace for a price hike at the pump starting January 1, 2026. The State Department of the Treasury, following a mandatory annual review, announced that the total state tax rate on gasoline will increase by 4.2 cents per gallon. This increase is necessary to fund the state’s critical Transportation Trust Fund (TTF), which finances roads, bridges, and mass transit projects across New Jersey.

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$690 Billion Disaster: Why High-Earner Exodus is Gutting Blue State Economies (NY, NJ, CA, IL)

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The $690 Billion Exodus: How High-Tax Blue States Are Hemorrhaging Wealth to Florida and Texas

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Ridgewood NJ, a seismic economic shift is underway, fundamentally reshaping America’s prosperity map. According to a stark new Census Bureau analysis, high-tax states—often dubbed “Blue States”—are experiencing a mass exodus of their most affluent residents, leading to a stunning financial hemorrhage.

The Historic Wealth Transfer Rocking America

The data reveals that New York and New Jersey alone hemorrhaged nearly $690 billion in resident income over the past decade. A staggering 2.1 million high-earners have fled soaring taxes and concerns over urban decay, relocating to sun-soaked, low-tax havens like Florida and Texas. This is not just migration; it’s a “regional bloodletting,” as economist Steve Moore describes it, fueling a historic wealth transfer from the Northeast to the Sun Belt.

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NJ Sticker Shock: Obamacare Health Insurance Costs to Skyrocket 175% for ACA Plans in 2026 Open Enrollment

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Brace for Impact: NJ Health Insurance Premiums Set for a Record-Breaking Spike

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Trenton NJ, the long-feared warnings about a sharp rise in healthcare costs have materialized as the 2026 Open Enrollment period begins. New Jersey residents relying on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace, employer-based coverage, and Medicare are all facing significant premium hikes, leading public officials to fear a massive surge in the number of uninsured residents next year.

The most dramatic increases will hit the nearly half-million New Jerseyans who purchase insurance through the state’s marketplace, Get Covered NJ.

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Group Home Operator and Employees Indicted for Alleged Neglect and Abuse of Disabled Resident

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South Jersey Group Home Under Scrutiny After Resident Allegedly Left on Floor for Hours

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TRENTON, NJ – The sanctity of care facilities is under intense focus as New Jersey authorities announce serious charges against a Pennsylvania-based group home operator and several employees. Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) have confirmed that Elwyn Pennsylvania Delaware Inc. (Elwyn), which operates the Strathmore Group Home in Vineland, NJ for intellectually disabled adults, and multiple staff members have been indicted for the alleged neglect and abuse of an elderly resident.

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New Jersey Ranks Top in Nation for Lung Cancer Survival, Screening & Treatment

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New American Lung Association Report Highlights Garden State’s Significant Progress Against Cancer

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TRENTON, NJ – Great news for public health in the Garden State! The American Lung Association in New Jersey has released its annual 2025 “State of Lung Cancer” report, revealing that New Jersey is positioning itself as one of the national leaders in the fight against lung cancer, the deadliest form of cancer in the U.S.

The report highlights major progress across several key metrics, showcasing improved outcomes for patients and proactive efforts to catch the disease early.

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NJ Status Quo: Mikie Sherrill Clinches NJ Governor’s Race

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NJ STAYS BLUE! Mikie Sherrill’s Anti-Trump Playbook Crushes Ciattarelli and Delivers Historic Democratic Three-Pea

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Trenton NJ, Democrat Mikie Sherrill is the Governor-elect of New Jersey, securing a decisive victory over Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli in a highly anticipated contest. The race was called swiftly after polls closed on Election Day, November 4, 2025, with major outlets like NBC News and Decision Desk confirming her win.

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Election-Season Mailer Fury: Critics Slam Murphy Administration’s Tax Relief Reminder as ‘Political Opportunism’

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TAX RELIEF REMINDER or ELECTION PLOY? NJ Republicans Blast Murphy Administration for ‘Last-Minute’ Mailers

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Trenton NJ, A decision by the New Jersey state government to mail out thousands of letters reminding residents about property-tax relief programs has ignited a political firestorm, with Senate Republicans accusing the administration of using taxpayer dollars for a last-minute election boost.

The controversy centers on the timing of the outreach, which comes less than two weeks before Election Day on November 4th.

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Felt That? Another Earthquake Rattles Central NJ! Califon Shakes with 1.6 Magnitude Tremor

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Did You Feel It? Small Earthquake Shakes Hunterdon County, Adding to NJ’s Recent Tremor Surge!

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California NJ, a small but noticeable earthquake rattled the quiet town of Califon, New Jersey, on Monday afternoon, adding to a recent, surprising surge of seismic activity across Central and North Jersey.

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Secure the Vote: New Jersey GOP Leaders Introduce Bill to Mandate Statewide Vote-by-Mail Security Standards

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New NJ Election Law Push! GOP Senators Demand Cameras & Dual-Keys to Secure Every Vote-by-Mail Ballot

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TRENTON, NJ – As New Jersey prepares for the upcoming General Election, State Senate Republican leaders Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) and Kristin M. Corrado (R-40) have introduced powerful new legislation (S-4795) aimed at drastically increasing transparency and security for vote-by-mail (VBM) ballots across all 21 counties.

The bill directly responds to recent reports of inconsistent handling and storage procedures by some county election boards. The goal is to establish uniform, enforceable security protocols that will strengthen bipartisan oversight and restore public confidence in the integrity of the state’s elections.

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Governor Murphy Puts Taxes & Bureaucracy Ahead of Affordability

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On News12 New Jersey, the governor made clear where his priorities lie

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Trenton NJ, on a recent episode of Ask Governor Murphy on News12 New Jersey, the governor made clear where his priorities lie when pressed about Republican legislation that would have delivered real relief from soaring energy costs.

The legislation, S-4398, introduced by Senators Latham Tiver (R-8) and Joe Pennacchio (R-26), would have suspended the sales and use tax, as well as the Societal Benefits Charge (SBC) on electric bills during peak summer months when energy costs were at their highest.

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