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New Jersey AG Davenport Accused of Selective Law Enforcement

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“No Queens in New Jersey”: The 48-Hour NJ Law That Threatened Businesses for 10 Days—But Was Paused in 10 Hours to Save Political Campaign Files

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Trenton NJ, New Jersey’s political landscape is facing a constitutional showdown. Just ten days after Governor Mikie Sherrill signed a sweeping, highly aggressive data broker registry bill (A-5328 / P.L. 2026, c.25) into law, her administration has quietly Hit the brakes.

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Where is Mikie : Thousands Endure Dangerous Heat Without Power While NJ Absentee Governor Faces Backlash

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Thousands in the Dark, Governor Missing? The Heated Political Battle Over NJ’s Storm Power Outages

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Trenton NJ, A devastating wave of weekend storms has left thousands of New Jersey families trapped in a dangerous crisis, enduring extreme summer heat without electricity, air conditioning, refrigeration, or even running water.

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The Legendary Bergen County Deli Serving World Cup Fans a True Taste of New Jersey

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The World Cup Final is Coming to NJ—and This Local Deli Just Got a Massive Royal Visit!

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Midland Park NJ, With the World Cup Final locked in for New Jersey, all eyes are on the Garden State. But while soccer fans from across the globe are flooding the area for world-class sports, Gov. Mikie Sherrill recently stopped by Bergen County to highlight a different kind of Jersey staple: our legendary food.

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The “World Cup Tax”: Is Your Zip Code Targeted for a 3% Sales Tax Hike?

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World Cup 2026: Will a New “Meadowlands Tax” Hit Your Neighborhood?

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NORTH JERSEY — Hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be a historic moment for the Garden State, but a new proposal to fund the festivities has ignited a firestorm in Trenton and Washington.

U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) is sounding the alarm over a controversial plan that could see sales taxes spike for families and small businesses living in the shadow of MetLife Stadium. In a pointed letter to Governor Mikie Sherrill and state legislative leaders, Gottheimer made his stance clear: the World Cup should be a win for the economy, not a burden for the taxpayer.

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NJ Ends Decades-Old Nuclear Ban: Is a New Reactor Coming to Your Town?

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Nuclear Renaissance: NJ Governor Ends 43-Year Ban to Supercharge Clean Energy

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SALEM COUNTY, NJ — In a historic move that signals a massive shift in the Garden State’s energy landscape, Governor Mikie Sherrill officially signed legislation today ending New Jersey’s 43-year moratorium on new nuclear power plants.

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Planning for the 2026 World Cup? New Jersey’s Proposed “Massive Visitor Fees” Could Cost You

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Is the 2026 World Cup Becoming a “Tax Trap”? NJ Leaders Slam Proposed “Trenton Cash Grab”

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East Rutherford NJ, The world is coming to New Jersey in 2026, but will they be met with a massive bill before they even reach their seats?

New Jersey GOP Assemblymen Christopher DePhillips and Al Barlas are sounding the alarm on a new legislative proposal that would hike taxes, surcharges, and fees specifically for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They’re calling the move a short-sighted “cash grab” that threatens to tarnish the state’s reputation on the global stage.

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Is Your Congressman a Stock Market Genius? New Study Reveals the “Captain Gains” Strategy

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“Captain Gains”: How Congressional Leaders Outperform the Market by 47%

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Wall Street NY, a bombshell new working paper titled “Captain Gains” on Capitol Hill is sending shockwaves through Washington and Wall Street alike. Authored by economists Shang-Jin Wei and Yifan Zhou, the study reveals a staggering “leadership premium” in the stock market—one that only activates once a lawmaker ascends to a position of power.

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DOJ Files Lawsuit Against New Jersey: The Fight Over Sanctuary Executive Orders

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The Feds vs. New Jersey: DOJ Sues Governor Sherrill Over Controversial ‘Sanctuary’ Order

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Trenton NJ, The battle over border security has shifted from the Rio Grande to the Garden State. In a major legal escalation, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially filed a lawsuit against the State of New Jersey and Governor Mikie Sherrill.

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“Public Safety Isn’t a Punchline”: GOP Leader DiMaio Slams Governor Sherrill’s Late-Night ICE Portal

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Governor Sherrill Used Comedy Central to Announce ICE Portal

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Trenton NJ, A heated political battle has erupted in Trenton following Governor Mikie Sherrill’s recent appearance on The Daily Show. The Governor used the comedy platform to announce a new state-run online portal that encourages New Jersey residents to upload videos and images of federal immigration agents (ICE) operating in the state , and no she wasn’t joking. .

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Governor Mikie Sherrill Issues Six Executive Orders on Day One

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Governor Mikie Sherrill hits the Ground Running

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Trenton NJ, Governor Mikie Sherrill today hit the ground running on her first day in office – taking  executive action to lower costs, protect our kids, and make Trenton more accountable and effective for the people of New Jersey. At the swearing in ceremony in Newark, she signed two executive orders following through on her promise to declare a State of Emergency on Utility Costs on Day One. At the State House in Trenton, Governor Sherrill signed additional executive orders to save New Jerseyans time and money, improve kids’ online safety and mental health, and strengthen trust in state government.

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