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...

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill is taking a bold stance on government transparency, rolling out a four-part plan designed to make state operations more open and accountable to the public. On Friday morning, Sherrill visited a statue of Thomas Paine in a Trenton park—a 1950 memorial honoring Paine’s influential writings on democracy and freedom—emphasizing the connection between her transparency initiative and the principles of civic accountability. During the announcement, Sherrill called her approach “common sense” and detailed a strategy aimed at giving New Jersey residents unprecedented insight into how state resources are allocated and used. Central to her plan is the creation of a “New Jersey Report Card,” a public-facing tool that will allow citizens to...

Sherrill vs. Ciattarelli on Utility Costs and Energy Policy With utility bills soaring and families struggling to make ends meet, the cost of energy has quickly become one of the central issues in the 2025 New Jersey governor’s race. Both Democratic nominee Mikie Sherrill and Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli are offering voters very different visions for how to tackle the problem. Explore New Jersey breaks down where each candidate stands so you can make an informed decision at the ballot box. Mikie Sherrill: Declaring a State of Emergency on Utility Costs The former Navy helicopter pilot and current Democratic nominee is framing utility costs as an economic crisis demanding immediate action. Key Elements of Sherrill’s Plan: Day One State of Emergency:...