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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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New Jersey’s Small Business Owners Back Jack Ciattarelli for Governor, and Pro-Small-Business Candidates for Assembly

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TRENTON, N.J.- NFIB New Jersey PAC, the state’s most influential and effective small business political action committee, has announced its endorsement of businessman and former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli for governor. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) New Jersey PAC, whose members are New Jersey small business owners, overwhelmingly supported backing Ciattarelli based on his record and platform and will work hard to make the Voice of Small Business heard in this election.

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Drought Watch Issued! Murphy Administration Urges NJ Residents to Conserve Water Now

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WATER STRESS: NJ Declares Statewide Drought Watch After Extreme Dry Spell—Find Out Which Conservation Steps You Need to Take Immediately

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TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey is once again grappling with water supply concerns. The Murphy Administration today issued a statewide Drought Watch, strongly urging residents and businesses across the state to immediately practice voluntary water conservation measures.

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Campaign Finance Firestorm: NJ Gov Candidate Mikie Sherrill Faces Scrutiny Over Donations from CCP-Linked Chinese Executive

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Gubernatorial Donor Scandal: NJ Candidate Sherrill Under Fire for $45K in Donations from Chinese Executive with Alleged Communist Party Ties.

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TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey’s gubernatorial race has been thrust into a campaign finance controversy after a report by the Washington Examiner highlighted significant contributions to Democratic candidate Rep. Mikie Sherrill from a Chinese business leader with alleged ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

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Political Firestorm: Mikie Sherrill Barred from Naval Academy Graduation Over Cheating Scandal

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Gubernatorial Race Shock: Mikie Sherrill’s Naval Academy Scandal Surfaces—Did Cheating Controversy Sink Her Graduation Walk?

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Trenton NJ, the New Jersey gubernatorial race just took a dramatic turn after a bombshell report revealed that Democratic hopeful Rep. Mikie Sherrill was barred from walking with her graduating class at the U.S. Naval Academy in 1994, a disciplinary action connected to a massive cheating scandal.

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DEAD HEAT: New Poll Shows Sherrill and Ciattarelli Tied in Explosive NJ Governor’s Race

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NJ Governor Upset? New Poll Shows Sherrill-Ciattarelli DEAD HEAT: Who’s Winning the Key Voter Groups?

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Trenton NJ, a new poll released Thursday reveals a stunning development in the New Jersey gubernatorial race: Democrat Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli are locked in a statistical tie just weeks before the November election.

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Political Showdown Over Tylenol: Why is the White House Warning Pregnant Women About Autism Risk?

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Trenton NJ, the debate over the safety of acetaminophen (commonly known as Tylenol) during pregnancy has exploded into a national political controversy. Following a push from the Trump administration, the FDA has initiated a process to change the labeling on Tylenol to suggest a possible link to autism and ADHD—a move that has drawn fierce backlash from leading medical groups and even led to a public break with federal guidance by the New Jersey Health Department.

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New Jersey State Fraternal Order of Police (NJ FOP) Endorses Gubernatorial Candidate Jack Ciattarelli

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Trenton NJ, the New Jersey State Fraternal Order of Police (NJ FOP) endorsed gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli on Tuesday, marking a red shift on law enforcement issues in the Garden State.

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NJ Democrat Gubnatorial Hopeful Mikie Sherrill’s Calls Christian views “vile dissenting views”

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Washington DC, Rep. Sherrill Statement on House Passage of Charlie Kirk Resolution call Christian views “vile dissenting views”, likens Christians to Fascists  and claims without any evidence Kirk was advocating for a “Christian nationalist government” and to “roll back the rights of women and Black people”. All from a party that owned slaves and thinks African Americans are too stupid to get driver licenses and curtailed, censored  and de-platformed dissenting opinions during the “COVID pandemic”

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