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Trenton NJ, Gil Medina, Executive Vice President at CBRE, has been elected Chair of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. The election took place during the Chamber’s June 4 meeting in Florham Park, marking the beginning of a two-year term for the well-respected business and policy leader.
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Bridgeton, NJ , Forget fast cars and high-speed chases—this daring bank robber chose a different kind of getaway vehicle: a blue bicycle. Yes, you read that right.
Phishing scam uses outdated “DMV” name to trick drivers into handing over personal info
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Lodi NJ, New Jersey drivers are being targeted by a widespread phishing scam involving fraudulent text messages claiming to be from the New Jersey Department of Motor Vehicles—an agency that hasn’t existed in over 20 years.
Continue reading NJ Drivers Warned of Fake DMV Text Scam: Here’s What You Need to Know
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Trenton NJ, , Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) and Senate Republican Budget Officer Declan O’Scanlon (R-13) released the following statement regarding the ‘death spiral’ of the insolvent local public employee health benefits program being the latest symptom of one-party Democrat rule in Trenton.
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Trenton NJ, President Donald Trump officially endorsed Jack Ciattarelli for New Jersey governor on Monday, giving a major boost to the GOP candidate heading into a pivotal election year.
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Trenton NJ, in a move with major implications for immigration enforcement across the U.S., President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to compile a full list of sanctuary cities and states within the next 30 days.
Continue reading Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting Sanctuary Cities and States
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Trenton NJ, with less than two months until the June primary, the race for the Democratic nomination for New Jersey governor is intensifying, according to a new poll released Friday by Rutgers University’s Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling.
Continue reading Primary for Governor Heats Up for Democrats and Republicans
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Trenton NJ, NJBIA’s 2025 Regional Business Climate Analysis, released today, shows New Jersey ranks last in the region in cost competitiveness and business taxes for a seventh consecutive year.
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Trenton NJ, Traffic fatalities in New Jersey rose sharply in 2024, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). While the nation saw an overall decline in roadway deaths, the Garden State recorded a troubling 14.7% increase compared to the previous year.
Continue reading New Jersey Traffic Deaths Rise in 2024 Despite National Decline
by Jose Arango Chairman, Hudson County Republican Committee
Joshua Sotomayor Einstein Vice-Chairman for Communications, Hudson County Republican Committee
While the Democrat gubernatorial candidates race to placate far left extremists, the GOP primary race is qualitatively better but there remains room for improvement. Republican gubernatorial hopefuls are on the campaign trail hitting GOP events, speaking opportunities, and advertising how every other candidate is anti-Trump in some way shape or form. This must stop.
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Trenton NJ, Steve Sweeney, Democratic candidate for Governor of New Jersey, is calling out Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill for violating federal law by not revealing her stock trading activity and for enriching herself at an astronomical rate while in Congress, an increase in asset value of at least 223% and possibly as high as 560%.
Continue reading Democratic Congresswoman Sherrill Called Out by Fellow Democrat for Insider Trading
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Trenton NJ, U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba has launched a high-profile investigation into New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matt Platkin, following allegations that the state has obstructed federal immigration enforcement efforts.
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Trenton NJ, as the 2025 tax season approaches, a new national report reveals that New Jersey taxpayers are among the most heavily burdened in the United States — with high property taxes contributing significantly to their financial strain.
Continue reading New Jersey Taxpayers Face One of the Nation’s Heaviest Burdens, Study Finds
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Trenton NJ, the Murphy administration’s spending habits are coming under fire as concerns grow over potential federal Medicaid cuts. During a New Jersey Assembly Budget Committee hearing, State Treasurer Elizabeth Muoio warned that the federal government could slash Medicaid funding by $10 billion, potentially affecting 700,000 New Jersey residents.
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Trenton NJ, the race for the New Jersey Republican gubernatorial primary is heating up, with top contenders Jack Ciattarelli and Bill Spadea seemingly competing over who can secure the most loyalty from President Donald Trump. Over the weekend, their rivalry reached a new level when both candidates met with Trump—yet only one openly publicized the encounter.
