Springsteen Strikes a Nerve Again: New Protest Song Echoes From Minneapolis to the Jersey Shore When Bruce Springsteen releases new music, the world listens. When...

New Jersey’s political sphere is undergoing a period of rapid movement and heightened tension as 2025 draws to a close. From a hard-fought mayoral showdown in Jersey City to escalating debates in Trenton over the future of government oversight, the state’s leaders are navigating a week marked by significant change and growing scrutiny. Explore New Jersey continues to follow these developments closely through our dedicated Politics coverage. One of the most closely watched contests this week ended with a decisive upset: Jersey City Councilman James Solomon defeated former Governor Jim McGreevey in the city’s mayoral runoff election, ending McGreevey’s attempt at a full political comeback. Solomon’s campaign centered on strengthening affordability, housing access, and transparency in...

NJ Court Rules Trade Associations Cannot Sue Automakers Under Franchise Practices Act In a landmark decision affecting the state’s business and automotive sectors, the New Jersey Supreme Court has clarified that only franchisees possess the legal standing to bring lawsuits under the Franchise Practices Act (FPA). The unanimous ruling in New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers, Inc. v. Ford Motor Company (Decided July 29, 2025) underscores the importance of statutory language in determining who may pursue claims under New Jersey law. Justice Fabiana Louis-Perre, writing for the Court, emphasized that trade associations and other non-franchisee entities cannot independently file suit under the FPA. The case arose when the New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers (NJCAR), a trade...