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Judge temporarily blocks $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger
Attorney General | Courts

Judge temporarily blocks $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger

July 20, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
The Vindicator explains: Data centers added billions to the cost of keeping New Jersey's electric grid reliable
Energy

The Vindicator explains: Data centers added billions to the cost of keeping New Jersey’s electric grid reliable

July 20, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
New Jersey bans AI-powered rent-setting software used by landlords
Housing

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

By Curtis Brodner
The FAIR Act prohibits software that recommends rents using competing landlords’ private data, a practice state officials say inflated housing costs.

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NJ Supreme Court clarifies attorney general's role in New Jersey whistleblower lawsuits
Courts | Attorney General

NJ Supreme Court clarifies attorney general’s role in New Jersey whistleblower lawsuits

July 19, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
NJ Public Defender's holistic defense pilot shows promising first-year results
Criminal Justice

NJ Public Defender’s holistic defense pilot shows promising first-year results

July 19, 2026
By Livia Shneider
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Pinelands Matters | Commentary

The pause that saved the Pines

July 19, 2026
By Heidi Yeh
Flooded New Jersey neighborhood, illustrating the impact of inadequate flood mitigation policy
What's Left | Commentary

NJDEP budget cuts are part of the war on the environment

July 19, 2026
By Jeff Tittel

After deadly July heat wave, advocates warn homeless New Jerseyans remain at risk
Housing

After deadly July heat wave, advocates warn homeless New Jerseyans remain at risk

July 17, 2026
By Curtis Brodner

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Window on New Jersey: Scenes from the Garden State

Federal appeals court strikes down New Jersey assault weapons, magazine restrictions
Courts | Federal Government

Federal appeals court strikes down New Jersey assault weapons, magazine restrictions

July 17, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
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Portraits of New Jersey: Faces and voices of the Garden State

July 22, 2025
By Andres Kudacki


News in brief

Sherrill administration advances transit-oriented housing plans

July 17, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

Federal judge sides with states in grant funding dispute

July 17, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

Neptune Township bans data centers and ICE detention facilities

July 13, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

New Jersey launches online Child Tax Credit application portal

July 11, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

Commentary

When local journalism, advocacy, and politics collide

July 11, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

Governor Sherrill’s permitting dashboard: A dash for development and a roadmap to environmental disaster

July 10, 2026
By Jeff Tittel

The builders’ playbook: Oppose, delay, weaken

July 2, 2026
By Jeff Tittel

The nuclear energy gamble: Higher electric bills for dirty energy

June 25, 2026
By Jeff Tittel
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New Jersey joins lawsuit to block $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger
Courts | Attorney General

New Jersey joins lawsuit to block $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger

July 13, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
NJ Transit faces rising costs as board weighs $3.5 billion budget

NJ Transit faces rising costs as board weighs $3.5 billion budget

July 12, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
Caregivers assisting elderly individuals

New federal policies could worsen shortage of workers who care for older adults in New Jersey

July 12, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
New Jersey economy expected to trail U.S. growth for next 2 years, Rutgers report says

New Jersey economy expected to trail U.S. growth for next 2 years, Rutgers report says

July 11, 2026
By Steve Janoski

ICE delaney hall

DHS confirms nearly 120 detainees moved from Delaney Hall, 3 hospitalized

July 11, 2026
By Steve Janoski
Proposed site for ICE detention facility in Roxbury, New Jersey

Trump administration reverses course again on Roxbury ICE detention center

July 11, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
GOP senators seek to repeal New Jersey law banning police face coverings

GOP senators seek to repeal New Jersey law banning police face coverings

July 10, 2026
By Steve Janoski
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Judge expands prior restraint to all news media in New Brunswick Today case

July 10, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

New Jersey sues Trump administration over HUD funding changes, saying more than 1,300 residents could lose housing
Housing | Courts

New Jersey sues Trump administration over HUD funding changes, saying more than 1,300 residents could lose housing

July 7, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
Press conference at State House on data centers.

Sherrill signs energy package targeting utilities and data centers, announces electric bill credits

July 7, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
Study says more than 3 million New Jersey residents struggle to afford basic needs

Study says more than 3 million New Jersey residents struggle to afford basic needs

July 7, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
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Meet Curtis Brodner, The Jersey Vindicator’s new housing reporter

July 3, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

Air conditioning fails at Delaney Hall as heat wave leaves detainees struggling to breathe

Air conditioning fails at Delaney Hall as heat wave leaves detainees struggling to breathe

July 2, 2026
By Steve Janoski
Trains, snow, njtransit hoboken

Judge permanently restores Gateway tunnel funding after Trump freeze

July 1, 2026
By Steve Janoski
SCI β€” Scutari proposes expanding State Commission of Investigation's role as New Jersey's lead government watchdog

Scutari proposes expanding State Commission of Investigation’s role as New Jersey’s lead government watchdog

July 1, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
New Jersey rental housing and city skyline

Legislature sends FAIR Act to Gov. Sherrill, advancing ban on algorithmic rent-setting software

July 1, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

Immigration

Investigating immigration enforcement, detention, and deportation in the Garden State

Protest outside Delaney Hall immigration detention facility in Newark
Immigration | Photos

The Delaney Hall immigration detention center uprising in photos

July 2, 2025
By Andres Kudacki
Proposed site for ICE detention facility in Roxbury, New Jersey

Governor confirms DHS has abandoned plans for Roxbury ICE detention center

June 29, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
Supreme court

NJ immigrant advocacy group condemns Supreme Court rulings on TPS and asylum

June 25, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
Ravi Bhalla

Federal judge dismisses sanctuary city lawsuit; Bhalla urges local action

June 25, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
New Jersey health inspectors denied full access to Delaney Hall again, Sherrill says

New Jersey health inspectors denied full access to Delaney Hall again, Sherrill says

June 25, 2026
By Steve Janoski
GEO Group employee charged in Father's Day vigil incident where protester was struck outside Delaney Hall

GEO Group employee charged in Father’s Day vigil incident where protester was struck outside Delaney Hall

June 25, 2026
By Steve Janoski
ICE detainees on hunger and labor strike at Delaney Hall detention center in Newark

Delaney Hall hunger and labor strike ended after weeks of protests and alleged retaliation

June 25, 2026
By Steve Janoski

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