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NJ advocacy group takes stand against Trump birthright citizenship ban
1+ day, 25+ min ago (524+ words) The Supreme Court is hearing a case on April 1 that is no joke for thousands of immigrant families in New Jersey. The outcome could impact their children's futures. The court will hear oral arguments in Trump v. Barbara. This case challenges…...
Why another $20 million in NJ state funding is headed to the World Cup
2+ week, 1+ day ago (320+ words) The regional host committee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will receive another $20 million in taxpayer dollars from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority. The money was earmarked for the agency by former Gov. Phil Murphy as one of his last…...
In courtroom drama, NJ judge throws prosecutor out during hearing
2+ week, 1+ day ago (482+ words) A New Jersey federal judge's frustration with the operation of the New Jersey U.S. Attorney's Office boiled over during a sentencing hearing, where he threw out a federal prosecutor who was not supposed to be in the courtroom. U.S District Judge…...
Sherrill pitches $60.7B budget — NJ's largest. How will it help you?
3+ week, 2+ day ago (1039+ words) In her first budget address, Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced a $60.7 billion fiscal plan, the highest in state history. Sherrill campaigned on affordability and lowering costs for residents. Her budget for fiscal year 2027 " which will run from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027 " would…...
NJ's new budget is coming. How will state finances affect your taxes?
3+ week, 3+ day ago (581+ words) Gov. Mikie Sherrill is set to present her first state budget proposal in a Tuesday, March 10, address to the New Jersey Legislature. It's clear the proposal will make some hard choices as state finances face major headwinds. Late last month,…...
NJ sues RFK Jr. over children's vaccines. Here's what's at stake
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (392+ words) New Jersey and 14 other states sued U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Feb. 24 in an attempt to restore the number of recommended childhood vaccines that were cut by seven last month. The lawsuit is the latest move…...
Federal DOJ sues NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill over ICE executive order
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (374+ words) Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order earlier this month banning ICE from staging raids on New Jersey state property. "Federal agents are risking their lives to keep New Jersey citizens safe, and yet New Jersey's leaders are enacting policies…...
New Jersey man killed in crash on I-380 in Monroe County
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (164+ words) A man has died after being ejected in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 380 in Monroe County. On the morning of Feb. 20, a work van was traveling north on I-380 "too fast to safely negotiate" the road in slushy conditions, according to…...
Don't miss these President's Day deals in New Jersey stores and online
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (600+ words) President's Day falls on Monday, Feb. 16 this year. The annual holiday and the days leading up to it trigger deep discounts in New Jersey from mattresses to cars, furniture and appliances." Nearly 80% of consumers surveyed are expected to spend at…...
Francesca's fashion chain latest bankruptcy. Where are NJ stores?
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (507+ words) Francesca's " a women's boutique mall retailer with 17 locations in New Jersey " filed for bankruptcy on Monday, Feb. 9 with plans to close all of its stores after 25 years in operation." As part of the bankruptcy, Francesca's will offer steep discounts of…...