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New Jersey Establishes Cabinet-Level Department to Strengthen Veterans Services

In a major restructuring of state government, New Jersey officially launched a standalone Department of Veterans Affairs on January 9, 2026, separating veterans’ services...
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New Jersey Senate Panel Moves Forward with Landmark Climate Accountability Legislation

The New Jersey State Senate is taking a significant step toward climate accountability as a key committee advanced the “Climate Superfund Act,” legislation designed...
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New Jersey Locks in Its Digital Future with Creation of Permanent State Innovation Authority

New Jersey has taken a landmark step in modernizing how residents and businesses interact with government by establishing a permanent statewide innovation authority, becoming...
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New Jersey Moves to Limit Classroom Screen Use as Governor Prepares to Approve Statewide Phone Restrictions

New Jersey is poised to enter a new era of classroom management as Governor Phil Murphy prepares to approve legislation that will restrict student...
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New Jersey Weighs Creation of a New Oversight Authority to Strengthen Government Accountability

New Jersey lawmakers are reviewing a proposal that could significantly reshape the way ethical violations and non-criminal misconduct are monitored across state government. A...
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Murphy Prepares for Final State of the State Address as New Jersey Enters a Defining Year as Trenton Sets the Stage for a Busy...

Trenton Sets the Stage for a Busy Legislative Winter as Dozens of Measures Move Forward. Governor Phil Murphy is set to step onto the...
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New Jersey Enters 2026 Facing Job Market Headwinds and a Sweeping Set of New Laws

New Jersey opened the new year confronting a more uncertain economic landscape as employment numbers softened and a series of wide-ranging laws reshaped daily...
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Roxbury Pushes Back as Federal Detention Expansion Eyes Morris County Warehouse

Residents of Roxbury Township are mobilizing in growing numbers after learning their community has been identified as a potential site for a new federal...
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Trenton Rally Highlights Transgender Health Protections as Platkin Defends Police Reform Record

TRENTON — Advocates for the transgender community gathered at the Statehouse on January 5 to call for stronger legal protections for healthcare access, shining...
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New Jersey Forgives $86 Million in Medical Debt for Over 53,000 Residents, Approaching $1.4 Billion Total Relief

New Jersey residents are receiving a major reprieve from the crushing burden of medical debt as the state announces the sixth round of its...
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New Jersey Opens Primaries to Soon-to-Be Adults, Reshaping Voter Participation

In a significant shift in the state’s election laws, New Jersey has expanded voting eligibility to include 17-year-olds who will be 18 by the...
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New Year Brings Cost Increases and Regulatory Shifts for New Jersey Residents

As 2026 begins, New Jersey residents are waking up to a series of changes impacting wages, transportation, and daily expenses. Effective January 1, these...
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Sherrill Signals Continuity and Reform by Retaining Suárez as Community Affairs Commissioner

Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill has made her first major cabinet decision by confirming that Jacquelyn A. Suárez will continue to serve as Commissioner of the...
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McIver Takes ICE Oversight Case to Federal Appeals Court, Signals She Will Continue Detention Center Scrutiny

U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver has formally escalated her legal fight with the federal government, filing a notice of appeal in a closely watched case...
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New Jersey Gas Tax Set to Rise in 2026, Drivers Face Higher Pump Prices

New Jersey drivers will see an increase at the pump as the state prepares to raise its gasoline tax by 4.2 cents per gallon...
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State Supreme Court Redefines How Personal Guarantees Must Be Executed in New Jersey

A recent ruling from the New Jersey Supreme Court is reshaping how lenders, suppliers, and business owners structure personal guarantees, delivering clear guidance that...
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Federal Immigration Crackdown Intensifies Across New Jersey Amid Legal and Community Pushback

New Jersey has become a focal point of the Trump administration’s renewed immigration enforcement strategy in 2025, as federal authorities ramp up deportation efforts...
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New Jersey Nears Statewide School Cellphone Ban Aimed at Boosting Academic Focus

Trenton lawmakers have advanced a bill that would prohibit cellphone use during instructional hours in public schools across New Jersey, sending the measure to...
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Trenton Advances Public Safety and Workers’ Rights with New School Security and Family Leave Laws

In a decisive session this week, the New Jersey Legislature approved two significant pieces of legislation that expand safety measures in schools and broaden...
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New Leadership, New Laws, and Major Policy Shifts Shape New Jersey’s Political Landscape

New Jersey is entering a pivotal period of political change as newly elected leaders prepare to take office and lawmakers advance legislation aimed at...

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New Jersey State Botanical Garden at Skylands Elevates Art, Landscape, and History into One of the State’s Most Immersive Cultural Destinations

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Collingswood Teen to Stand Trial as Adult in Mount Ephraim Homicide Case

A South Jersey tragedy is moving forward in the courts with serious legal weight. A Collingswood teenager, 17-year-old Luke...
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New Jersey Tourism Research and Insights - Discover the Pulse of Tourism in the Garden State The New Jersey Division...
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Discover New Jersey Through Its Welcome & Visitor Information Centers Traveling to a new destination often comes with questions, decisions,...
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Delsea Drive-In Theatre Reopens for 2026 Season, Preserving New Jersey’s Cinematic Legacy Under the Stars

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Thomas Edison’s Film Legacy in New Jersey

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Garden State Film Festival Presents An Evening of the World’s Best Short Films

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Paranormal Cirque III

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