A sweeping new report examining recent federal health policy changes is sparking urgent conversation across New Jersey, where health advocates, medical providers, and residents...

New Jersey’s political scene in 2025 is marked by the Democratic Party’s solid control over state government, holding a trifecta with the governorship and majorities in both legislative chambers. The recent November elections brought a historic shift as Mikie Sherrill was elected Governor, set to succeed Phil Murphy, who was term-limited. Sherrill will make history as the first female Democratic governor of New Jersey when she is sworn in on January 20, 2026, signaling both continuity and a new chapter in Garden State politics. The Democratic Party’s dominance extends across all major statewide offices, including the Secretary of State, Attorney General, and State Treasurer, while maintaining robust control of the State Senate and General Assembly. The...

ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP – Nominating petitions seem cut and dry. You get enough names, you get on the ballot. But there are always technicalities. Tucker Kelley knows that. Kelley, to put it mildly, has been a political presence in this Morris County town for years. Kelley has his critics, but he also served a 4-year term on the council. And this year, he’s running again in the June Republican primary for council from Ward 6. To that end, he is challenging the nominating petitions of his opponent – Rachael Brookes – and three other GOP council hopefuls. He also is challenging some of the petitions of those running for the county committee, but at this point, let’s concentrate on the council, which is more meaningful...