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MINNESOTA – June 9, 2025 — The suspect behind a deadly shooting spree that targeted Minnesota state lawmakers over the weekend has been captured after a two-day manhunt, bringing temporary closure to a politically motivated attack that shocked the nation.
Vance Boelter, 57, was arrested Sunday night in Sibley County, approximately one hour from the original crime scenes, ending a tense search involving over 20 SWAT teams and hundreds of law enforcement officers.
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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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Ridgewood NJ, ActBlue, the Democratic Party’s powerhouse online fundraising platform, is under scrutiny once again — this time facing calls for a federal investigation into potential terror-financing activities, alongside a deepening fraud probe.
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Ridgewood NJ, NJBIA is strongly opposing legislation to increase the minimum wage for tipped workers by eliminating the tip credit in New Jersey. Bill A-5433 (Reynolds-Jackson, D-15) is scheduled for a discussion in the Assembly State and Local Government Committee this morning.
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Teaneck NJ, Award-winning journalist and filmmaker Wendy Sachs was horrified as she watched the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel unfold on October 7, 2023. The brutal assault resulted in the deaths of 1,200 people and the kidnapping of 251 others, sending shockwaves across the world. But what shocked Sachs even more was the aftermath—a surge of antisemitism erupting on college campuses, social media, and protests across America.
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Trenton NJ, New Jersey residents are set to face yet another 20% increase in their electric bills this summer, adding to the financial strain that many have been grappling with since last year. A leaked memo from New Jersey Democrats attempts to shift the blame everywhere—Republicans, utility companies, grid operators, the Board of Public Utilities, even Venezuela—except where it belongs: their own failed energy policies.
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Trenton NJ, in a major legal development, a judge has dismissed racketeering indictments against New Jersey Democratic power broker George Norcross and five co-defendants, potentially bringing an end to a case that sent shockwaves through New Jersey politics and elevated Attorney General Matt Platkin’s profile.
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Ridgewood NJ, a new Quinnipiac poll reveals a troubling reality for the Democratic Party—just 31% of voters have a favorable opinion of them, compared to 43% for Republicans. This follows a New York Times poll that found voters’ top concerns are:
Continue reading Democrats Just Don’t Get It: Voter Polls Show Party Out of Touch
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Westwood NJ, as Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo expressed, a troubling trend is emerging in Trenton: the potential for state legislation to override local planning and zoning decisions. This issue has raised alarm among municipal leaders, as it threatens to replace community-based decision-making with policies dictated by developers, academics, and state-level officials who may lack local insight.
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Ridgewood NJ, new population projections from the U.S. Census Bureau suggest a challenging future for Democrats aiming to win the Electoral College and the presidency. Key Democratic strongholds like California and New York are projected to lose electoral votes due to population declines, while Republican-leaning states like Texas and Florida are likely to gain. If these trends continue, the political landscape could shift significantly by 2030.
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Paramus NJ, New Jersey residents are bracing for the possibility of congestion pricing hitting their roadways, as Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, a Democrat running for governor, pushes the controversial policy. Fulop’s plan, which includes tolling key highways like Route 17, Interstate 287, and US 9W, has ignited fierce debate about affordability, environmental benefits, and economic impact in the Garden State.
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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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Edison NJ, New Jersey Republican Party is outraged by the Edison Town Council’s appalling decision to ban the presence of the American flag, the U.S. Constitution, and other so-called “props” from their council meetings. This un-American ordinance reached a new low when police were asked to escort a resident from a meeting for holding an American flag.
Continue reading Edison Town Council Goes full Coward Bans American Flag
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Ridgewood NJ, With President-elect Donald Trump poised to take office in January, Democrats are grappling with tough questions about what went wrong and how to rebuild. Vice President Kamala Harris’s loss in the 2024 election has left the party at a crossroads, with no control over the presidency, Congress, or the Supreme Court.
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Ridgewood NJ, The 2024 election cycle brought unexpected shifts in the political landscape of New York and New Jersey, with Republicans making significant inroads in two states traditionally seen as Democratic strongholds.
Continue reading Republicans Gain Ground in New York and New Jersey, Raising Hopes for Future Races