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The history of New Jersey’s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability
Attorney General

The history of New Jersey’s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability

Sep 6, 2026
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Krystal Knapp
ICE and TSA agents at Newark Liberty International Airport
Courts | Immigration

Federal judge dismisses challenge to Sherrill’s restrictions on ICE

Sep 5, 2026
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Krystal Knapp
Dale Caldwell: What we know about New Jersey’s lieutenant governor
State Government

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

A look at Caldwell’s career, public roles and the organizations he led before joining the Sherrill administration

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New Jersey petitions Supreme Court to block Kalshi from sidestepping state gambling laws
Attorney General | Courts

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

Sep 2, 2026
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Curtis Brodner
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
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Steve Janoski
Latest

Holtec’s and New Jersey’s nuclear gamble

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

New charges filed against retired Island Heights cop

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

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

Sherrill freezes 2027 health benefit contribution rates for state workers

Sherrill overhauls panel that vets New Jersey judicial nominees
Courts | State Government

Sherrill overhauls panel that vets New Jersey judicial nominees

Sep 1, 2026
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Krystal Knapp
New Jersey joins lawsuit accusing Amazon of rigging online advertising auctions
Attorney General | Business

New Jersey joins lawsuit accusing Amazon of rigging online advertising auctions

Sep 1, 2026
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Krystal Knapp
Window on NJ

Window on New Jersey: Scenes from the Garden State

Get vaccinated: NJ health official issues warning amid U.S. measles surge
Healthcare | State Government

Get vaccinated: NJ health official issues warning amid U.S. measles surge

Aug 31, 2026
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Krystal Knapp
Trenton weekend shooting: What we know so far
Trenton | Cities

Trenton weekend shooting: What we know so far

Aug 31, 2026
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Krystal Knapp

News in brief

Match Group to pay $650,000 over dating app background-check disclosures

Sep 1, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

New Jersey clears the way for plug-in balcony solar panels

Sep 1, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

Prospect Park councilman admits role in illegal gambling operation

Aug 29, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

NJ corrections officer pleads guilty in bribery case

Aug 18, 2026
By Steve Janoski

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Aug 16, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

Commentary

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

Governor Sherrill’s data center bills aren’t guardrails. They’re green lights.

Aug 30, 2026
By Jeff Tittel
Flooded New Jersey neighborhood, illustrating the impact of inadequate flood mitigation policy

Dolly Parton: ‘We’re just mistreating Mother Natureβ€”that’s like being ugly to your mama.’

Aug 28, 2026
By Jeff Tittel
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State Government

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History | State Government

Princeton Battlefield visitor center project goes unfunded

Aug 29, 2026
By Steve Janoski
Jersey City residents, officials condemn hospital closure at state hearing

Jersey City residents, officials condemn hospital closure at state hearing

Aug 29, 2026
By Curtis Brodner
Close-up of a bartender stirring cocktails in an Istanbul bar, showcasing tattoos and craftsmanship.

New Jersey makes cocktails to go permanent

Aug 29, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
Sherrill acts on data centers. Critics want more.

Sherrill acts on data centers. Critics want more.

Aug 27, 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
Picture of officer with black camera bag near Delaney Hall

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
Magnifying glass examining documents, representing public records investigation

Essex County judge to rule next month on request to dismiss Bloomfield public records case

Jul 27, 2026
By Steve Janoski

Courts & Criminal Justice

Phillipsburg’s first female officer sues, alleges sexual harassment
Courts | Criminal Justice

Phillipsburg’s first female officer sues, alleges sexual harassment

Aug 28, 2026
By Steve Janoski
Two nurses admit to assaulting elderly residents at Ocean County long-term care facilities

Two nurses admit to assaulting elderly residents at Ocean County long-term care facilities

Aug 28, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
Federal appeals court declines to dismiss criminal charges against Rep. McIver

Federal appeals court declines to dismiss criminal charges against Rep. McIver

Aug 26, 2026
By Steve Janoski
Costs of confinement: A prison system running on overtime

Costs of confinement: A prison system running on overtime

Aug 22, 2026
By Steve JanoskiΒ andΒ Krystal Knapp

Immigration

ICE detainees on hunger and labor strike at Delaney Hall detention center in Newark
Immigration | Federal Government

Members of Congress press ICE over detainee deaths, alleged neglect

Aug 25, 2026
By Steve Janoski
New Jersey Congressman Frank Pallone and 87 other Democrats sent a letter to federal officials Tuesday.
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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
ICE medical payment system breakdown threatens detainees’ access to care

ICE medical payment system breakdown threatens detainees’ access to care

Aug 10, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

Housing & Affordability

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
boy holds up rent control sign

Elizabeth voters will decide on $20 per month rent cap after judge rejects landlords’ lawsuit

Jul 29, 2026
By Curtis Brodner
New Jersey bans grocery stores from using shoppers' personal data to set prices

New Jersey bans grocery stores from using shoppers’ personal data to set prices

Jul 23, 2026
By Curtis Brodner
New Jersey bans AI-powered rent-setting software used by landlords

New Jersey bans AI-powered rent-setting software used by landlords

Jul 20, 2026
By Curtis Brodner

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