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Elections

ACLU-NJ threatens lawsuit over Ocean County voter challenges

Sep 30, 2026
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Steve Janoski
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Elections

GOP lawmaker proposes five NJ election security bills

Sep 24, 2026
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Steve Janoski
Sherrill unveils plan to build more homes, lower costs in NJ
Housing

Sherrill unveils plan to build more homes, lower costs in NJ

The strategy calls for 40,000 homes on state land, a common affordable housing application, expanded homebuyer assistance, and new funding for affordable housing.

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Healthcare

Workfare could offer path to meeting Medicaid work rules

Sep 20, 2026
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Curtis Brodner
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Attorney General

N.J. borrowers to get $28.5M in auto loan settlement

Sep 18, 2026
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Curtis Brodner
Latest

The Passaic River’s toxic nightmare

Injured K-9 handler wins disability benefits appeal

NJ lawmakers steered $1 million to for-profit nursing home in state budget

Guard charged in Fort Dix contraband smuggling scheme

NJ faith leaders call for man’s release from ICE custody

NJ may seek court action over Roxbury ICE activity

NJ joins lawsuit challenging new Trump public benefits charge rule
Attorney General

NJ joins lawsuit challenging new Trump public benefits charge rule

Sep 15, 2026
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Steve Janoski
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Healthcare

New Jersey caregivers share long-term care struggles with Sen. Andy Kim

Sep 15, 2026
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Krystal Knapp
Window on NJ

Window on New Jersey: Scenes from the Garden State

Proposed site for ICE detention facility in Roxbury, New Jersey
Immigration

Activists allege that ICE is holding detainees at Roxbury site (updated 2:30 p.m. Tues.)

Sep 15, 2026
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Steve Janoski
Lindenwold rescinds meeting recording policy after resident sues
Government Transparency

Lindenwold rescinds meeting recording policy after resident sues

Sep 14, 2026
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Krystal Knapp

News in brief

Former NJ corrections officer sentenced for killing pedestrian

Sep 10, 2026
By Steve Janoski

New law aims to help NJ workers buy the businesses that employ them

Sep 5, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

New charges filed against retired Island Heights cop

Sep 4, 2026
By Steve Janoski

Trump administration rejects New Jersey’s appeal for $84 million in blizzard aid

Sep 3, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

Agency raises New Jersey bond rating, citing pension payments and budget management

Sep 3, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

Commentary

Flooded New Jersey neighborhood, illustrating the impact of inadequate flood mitigation policy

Passaic Valley Water Commission lawsuit exposes years of mismanagement and regulatory failure

Sep 14, 2026
By Jeff Tittel
Flooded New Jersey neighborhood, illustrating the impact of inadequate flood mitigation policy

Holtec’s and New Jersey’s nuclear gamble

Sep 6, 2026
By Jeff Tittel
Flooded New Jersey neighborhood, illustrating the impact of inadequate flood mitigation policy

New Jersey’s history of moratoriums

Sep 2, 2026
By Jeff Tittel
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Why the Pinelands aquifer ruling matters

Sep 1, 2026
By Heidi Yeh
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State Government

NJ lawmakers advance bill to protect renters who are victims of domestic violence
State Government

NJ lawmakers advance bill to protect renters who are victims of domestic violence

Sep 10, 2026
By Curtis Brodner
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New NJ law will make fulfilling Medicaid, SNAP work requirements easier

Sep 10, 2026
By Curtis Brodner
Sherrill: Misconduct allegations must be investigated

Sherrill: Misconduct allegations must be investigated

Sep 8, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
Dale Caldwell: What we know about New Jersey’s lieutenant governor

Dale Caldwell: What we know about New Jersey’s lieutenant governor

Sep 6, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

Public Records & Transparency

Judge rejects Cherry Hill school board’s attempt to block public records requests

Judge rejects Cherry Hill school board’s attempt to block public records requests

Aug 4, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
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NJ attorney general releases footage from alleged camera theft at Delaney Hall protest

Jul 31, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
Lindenwold resident sues borough over right to record public meetings

Lindenwold resident sues borough over right to record public meetings

Jul 28, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
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Essex County judge to rule next month on request to dismiss Bloomfield public records case

Jul 27, 2026
By Steve Janoski

Courts & Criminal Justice

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Courts

Appeals court revives suit over NJ firearms law

Sep 10, 2026
By Steve Janoski
ICE and TSA agents at Newark Liberty International Airport

Federal judge dismisses challenge to Sherrill’s restrictions on ICE

Sep 5, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
New Jersey petitions Supreme Court to block Kalshi from sidestepping state gambling laws

New Jersey petitions Supreme Court to block Kalshi from sidestepping state gambling laws

Sep 2, 2026
By Curtis Brodner
Sherrill overhauls panel that vets New Jersey judicial nominees

Sherrill overhauls panel that vets New Jersey judicial nominees

Sep 1, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

Immigration

Protester hurt during confrontation with ICE agents outside Delaney Hall
Immigration | Federal Government

Protester hurt during confrontation with ICE agents outside Delaney Hall

Sep 1, 2026
By Steve Janoski
Woman hospitalized with a fractured foot after a prayer vigil
ICE detainees on hunger and labor strike at Delaney Hall detention center in Newark

Members of Congress press ICE over detainee deaths, alleged neglect

Aug 25, 2026
By Steve Janoski
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Sen. Andy Kim visits Delaney Hall, questions medical staff about detainee deaths

Aug 20, 2026
By Steve Janoski
Immigration activists call for more scrutiny of ICE activity in Bergen County

Immigration activists call for more scrutiny of ICE activity in Bergen County

Aug 19, 2026
By Steve Janoski
ICE and TSA agents at Newark Liberty International Airport

Hackettstown arrests prompt questions about whether ICE is using private contractors

Aug 13, 2026
By Steve Janoski
ICE releases name of third detainee who died after being held at Delaney Hall

ICE releases name of third detainee who died after being held at Delaney Hall

Aug 12, 2026
By Steve Janoski
ICE plans to spend up to $20 million on electric-shock gloves

ICE plans to spend up to $20 million on electric-shock gloves

Aug 12, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

Housing & Affordability

New Jersey rental housing and city skyline

NJ rents continue to rise. Mercer County saw the biggest jump over the past year.

Sep 13, 2026
By Curtis Brodner
Houses

New Jersey deed fraud is rising. Watchdog urges state action.

Sep 11, 2026
By Steve Janoski
New Jersey’s food insecurity rate jumped 75% in four years

New Jersey’s food insecurity rate jumped 75% in four years

Aug 13, 2026
By Curtis Brodner
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Elizabeth voters will decide on $20 per month rent cap after judge rejects landlords’ lawsuit

Jul 29, 2026
By Curtis Brodner

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