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

Phillipsburg’s first female officer sues, alleges sexual harassment

Aug 28, 2026
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Steve Janoski
Nurse pleads guilty to pepper-spraying elderly resident at Ocean County long-term care facility
Nursing Homes | Attorney General

Nurse pleads guilty to pepper-spraying elderly resident at Ocean County long-term care facility

Aug 28, 2026
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Krystal Knapp
New Jersey's largest data center accused of β€˜violating federal law’
Environment | Energy

New Jersey’s largest data center accused of β€˜violating federal law’

Thermal drone footage shows DataOne β€” the Microsoft-backed AI data center in Vineland β€” is powering its operations with dozens of unpermitted generators

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NJ joins fight over federal family-planning funds
Attorney General | Federal Government

NJ joins fight over federal family-planning funds

Aug 28, 2026
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Steve Janoski
Federal appeals court declines to dismiss criminal charges against Rep. McIver
Courts | Federal Government

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

Aug 26, 2026
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Steve Janoski
Latest

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

NJ, other states seek emergency halt to USPS vote-by-mail rule

Members of Congress press ICE over detainee deaths, alleged neglect

Keyport’s toxic disaster is a crisis Trenton makes β€” worse

Costs of confinement: A prison system running on overtime

NJ joins lawsuit against Trump over federal grant rules

NJMVC voter registration error: Sherrill rejects Republican criticism, defends state response
Elections | State Government

NJMVC voter registration error: Sherrill rejects Republican criticism, defends state response

Aug 21, 2026
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Krystal Knapp
Andy kim motions to building
Immigration | Federal Government

Sen. Andy Kim visits Delaney Hall, questions medical staff about detainee deaths

Aug 20, 2026
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Steve Janoski
Window on NJ

Window on New Jersey: Scenes from the Garden State

Sherrill signs bill expanding NJ protections for reproductive, gender-affirming care
State Government

Sherrill signs bill expanding NJ protections for reproductive, gender-affirming care

Aug 20, 2026
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Krystal Knapp
New Jersey Attorney General's Office building
Courts

NJ Supreme Court bars sexual abuse claims against National Boys & Girls Club

Aug 20, 2026
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Krystal Knapp

News in brief

NJ corrections officer pleads guilty in bribery case

Aug 18, 2026
By Steve Janoski

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Aug 16, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

ICE medical payment system breakdown threatens detainees’ access to care

Aug 10, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

Pallone calls for EPA testing near Keyport landfill

Aug 7, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

Sherrill signs law expanding transit options for seniors, disabled

Aug 6, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

Commentary

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

New Jersey keeps paving the way for worse flooding

Aug 16, 2026
By Jeff Tittel
Flooded New Jersey neighborhood, illustrating the impact of inadequate flood mitigation policy

The Delaware & Raritan Canal: New Jersey’s forgotten environmental treasure

Aug 9, 2026
By Jeff Tittel
Flooded New Jersey neighborhood, illustrating the impact of inadequate flood mitigation policy

Trump’s environmental rollbacks have come to New Jersey

Aug 2, 2026
By Jeff Tittel
Flooded New Jersey neighborhood, illustrating the impact of inadequate flood mitigation policy

Governor Sherrill’s energy agenda is taking New Jersey off course

Jul 26, 2026
By Jeff Tittel
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State Government

Pay to play: NJ public contractors poured record $18 million into politics in 2025
Elections | State Government

Pay to play: NJ public contractors poured record $18 million into politics in 2025

Aug 19, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
Press conference at State House on data centers.

Sherrill: NJ removes 5,100 voter registrations tied to MVC debacle, blocks 1,450 pending review

Aug 19, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
Following the money: Nursing home PAC continued giving to key NJ lawmakers in second quarter

Following the money: Nursing home PAC continued giving to key NJ lawmakers in second quarter

Aug 18, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
A doctor writing a prescription on paper with a ballpoint pen in a clinic setting.

NJ officials warn new Medicaid rules could cause some eligible residents to lose coverage

Aug 18, 2026
By Curtis Brodner

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

State watchdog flags issues at Bayside State Prison clinics
Criminal Justice

State watchdog flags issues at Bayside State Prison clinics

Aug 19, 2026
By Steve Janoski
A detailed close-up of social media app icons on a smartphone screen.

Meta child safety trial starts Tuesday. NJ among states taking company to court

Aug 17, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
High angle of shiny wooden ceremonial mallet with golden detail placed on judge tale near documents folders

Clearing an arrest or conviction from your record in New Jersey can be complicated. Free help is available

Aug 12, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
New Jersey Attorney General's Office building

Clergy sexual abuse lawsuit can proceed against Russian Orthodox church, appeals court rules

Aug 10, 2026
By Krystal Knapp

Immigration

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

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

Aug 19, 2026
By Steve Janoski
Group wants county officials to address concerns about local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration agents and the sharing of license plate reader data
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
Delaney hall

Another Delaney Hall detainee hospitalized after medical emergency, DHS confirms

Aug 8, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
Delaney Hall immigration detention facility in Newark, New Jersey

NJ Democrats demand Delaney Hall closure after deaths

Aug 6, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
Delaney hall

Delaney Hall officials cancel visits, blame protesters

Aug 6, 2026
By Steve Janoski

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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