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Trenton NJ, Assemblyman Michael Torrissi Jr. called on every current state legislator and candidate for state government to denounce “Sanctuary State” policies with a New Jersey election year coming up.
Continue reading Assemblyman Says It’s Time Denounce Governor Murphy’s “Sanctuary State” Policies
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Trenton NJ, Senator Doug Steinhardt (R-23) announced his intention to introduce legislation aimed at strengthening State and Federal cooperation to help stabilize our illegal immigration crisis.
Continue reading Republicans Move to End New Jersey’s “Sanctuary State” Status
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Trenton NJ, Senator Michael Testa (R-1) said Governor Murphy’s order for departments to cut spending by 5% shouldn’t come as a surprise after Republicans have long-warned about New Jersey’s looming fiscal cliff.
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Trenton NJ, New Jersey’s gubernatorial race in 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in decades, with Republicans sensing a prime opportunity to reclaim the governor’s mansion. Fueled by an unexpectedly close result in the 2024 presidential election, where Vice President Kamala Harris carried the state by just 6 points, the GOP is gearing up for what they believe could be a historic victory.
Continue reading New Jersey’s 2025 Governor’s Race Heats Up: Is the Garden State Turning Purple?
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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy are inviting all New Jersey residents to attend The Holidays at Drumthwacket, a longstanding tradition of open house tours at the Governor’s official residence in Princeton. This year, the Drumthwacket Foundation, in partnership with seven garden clubs from across the state, has decorated each room using fresh arrangements and greenery to complement the architecture and decor of the historical property.
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Trenton NJ, the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors on Oct. 15 elected seven new board members. These accomplished leaders, from a variety of industries and regions across the state, will contribute to the Chamber’s mission of fostering a dynamic and thriving business environment in New Jersey.
Continue reading New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Elects Seven New Board Members
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Trenton NJ, The Senate Legislative Oversight Committee will hold a hearing on Monday to hear testimony from invited guests to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is defined and the AI landscape in New Jersey.
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Trenton NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced a slate of recommended reforms to be implemented by the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) following the completion of two separate investigations into the NJSP. Attorney General Platkin has directed that all of the recommendations set forth in both reports, as well as additional reforms identified by his Office, be accepted and implemented by the NJSP. Colonel Patrick Callahan, Superintendent of the NJSP, has recognized the need for reform and has agreed to accept the recommended reforms, and will be dedicating members of his command staff to oversee the implementation and provide regular updates and deliverables to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG).
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Trenton NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today that DCR has issued 25 Notices of Violation to housing providers across the state for allegedly violating New Jersey’s Fair Chance in Housing Act (FCHA).
Continue reading NJ Transit Police perform life-saving CPR to save choking child
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Trenton NJ, New Jersey’s unemployment rate has remained nearly unchanged for almost a year, now ranking as the sixth highest in the nation, according to recent data. As the national labor market shows signs of slowing down, high interest rates and corporate downsizing have left their mark on the state’s economy. The Federal Reserve is holding rates steady and may cut rates just once in 2024.
Continue reading New Jersey’s Unemployment Rate Stagnates Amid Economic Shifts
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Trenton NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs (“Division”) announced today that Verizon New Jersey, Inc. (“Verizon”) finalized a settlement agreement resolving the Division’s investigation into whether the company violated New Jersey’s consumer protection laws in connection with the marketing and sale of its Fios services.
Continue reading Hear Me Now: Verizon Settles Unlawful Business Practices Lawsuit Over Fios Services
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Trenton NJ, Assembly Republican Conference Leader Christopher DePhillips is calling on legislative leaders to take tax increases off the table as Democrats discuss hiking the sales tax to fund NJ Transit during the final weeks of state budget negotiations. Instead, DePhillips wants to do a top-to-bottom review of NJ Transit to identify waste and cost-saving measures.
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Trenton NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety (HTS) today announced the start of the annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign, which aims to raise awareness among drivers and passengers about the lifesaving importance of wearing seat belts.
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Trenton NJ, the Computer & Communications Industry Association today provided written comments to members of the New Jersey Assembly’s Science, Innovation and Technology Committee expressing the organization’s opposition to three overly broad pieces of legislation that would regulate tools in employment decisions.
