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Trenton NJ, Assemblyman Christopher P. DePhillips (40-R) is close to successfully increasing the angel investor tax credit once again after doubling it in 2019. His bill incentivizing financial support for technology startups passed both the full Assembly and Senate on Monday, sending it to the governor’s desk for a signature.
photo Anthony M. Bucco (R-25)
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TRENTON, NJ — Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) has publicly supported former BPU Commissioner Mary-Anna Holden, echoing her concerns about New Jersey’s faltering energy policy under Democratic leadership in Trenton. The sharp critique highlights rising energy costs, grid instability, and the financial burden on hardworking families due to an overreliance on renewable energy mandates.
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Trenton NJ, NJBIA President and CEO Michele Siekerka issued the following statement regarding the $58.78 billion budget for FY 2026 approved by the Senate this afternoon and presumed to be advanced by the Assembly later today.
N.J. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tom Bracken statement on the Fiscal Year 2026 State Budget
Trenton NJ, we are deeply disappointed in this year’s budget. It marks the eighth consecutive year of overspending and continues to show a troubling lack of focus on growing New Jersey’s current and future economies. This budget makes the state less affordable, less competitive, and less business friendly. Rather than driving progress, it maintains a status quo that has failed to deliver real economic success – and it’s not what New Jerseyans want, as reflected in a recent Rutgers-Eagleton poll showing widespread dissatisfaction with the state’s economic direction.
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Washington DC, in a compelling new opinion piece published today, former National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster argues that President Trump’s recent military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities mark a pivotal break from decades of failed U.S. foreign policy toward Iran.
Junior Police Academy in Action!
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Ridgewood NJ, this summer, the Ridgewood Police Department proudly hosted the 12th annual Chief Michael Feeney Junior Police Academy, offering local students a one-of-a-kind, hands-on experience into the world of law enforcement and public safety.
photos courtesy of Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali
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Montvale NJ, Montvale’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) proudly participated today in the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Field Day Event, the largest single emergency preparedness exercise in the United States.
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Seoul South Korea, South Korea is making a bold move into digital finance. Under the leadership of newly elected President Lee Jae-myung, the Korean government has announced plans to legalize and promote stablecoin backed by the Korean won (KRW), signaling a major shift in the nation’s monetary and blockchain strategy.
You’ve probably been there – sitting in your car after touring a memory care facility, staring at the pricing sheet with tears in your eyes. Maybe you’re there right now. The reality of memory care costs hits hard when you’re already watching someone you love slip away bit by bit.
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Window replacement can feel like a big task, especially if you live in an older home. These houses often come with quirks that can turn a seemingly simple job into a bit of a puzzle. In cities like Atlanta, where many homes have rich architectural character, choosing new windows means balancing practical upgrades with preserving that charm.
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Fair Lawn NJ, the Fair Lawn Police Department has proudly announced the promotion of Joseph J. Dawicki as the ninth Police Chief in the department’s distinguished history dating back to 1930.
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Newark NJ, A detective in the New Jersey Transit Police Department has filed a lawsuit alleging racial harassment, workplace retaliation, and obstruction of justice by his supervisor — the latest in a troubling pattern of discrimination and misconduct accusations facing NJ Transit in recent years.
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Wayne NJ, Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, NJ, experienced an unexpected temporary closure on Sunday, June 29, due to “Fire Department activity,” according to local authorities. The Wayne Police Department announced the closure around 2:00 p.m. via Facebook, prompting temporary traffic disruptions and restricted mall access.
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Ridgewood NJ, as graduation season arrives across New Jersey, recent ceremonies are drawing criticism—not for speeches or schedules, but for putting students’ health at risk under dangerous heat conditions, while municipal officials remain safely shaded under tents equipped with fans.
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
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Elmwood Park NJ, a serious multi-vehicle collision on westbound Broadway in Elmwood Park late Sunday afternoon, June 29, temporarily shut down a portion of the roadway and required emergency crews to use the Jaws of Life to extricate a trapped occupant.
