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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
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Nursing Homes

NJ bill would leave nursing home residents’ monthly personal allowance at $50

Sep 14, 2026
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Krystal Knapp
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Housing

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

Hudson County remains New Jersey’s most expensive county for renters.

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Houses
Housing

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

Sep 11, 2026
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Steve Janoski
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
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Curtis Brodner
Latest

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

Former NJ corrections officer sentenced for killing pedestrian

New NJ law will make fulfilling Medicaid, SNAP work requirements easier

Appeals court revives suit over NJ firearms law

Sherrill: Misconduct allegations must be investigated

Holtec’s and New Jersey’s nuclear gamble

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

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

Sep 6, 2026
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Krystal Knapp
Window on NJ

Window on New Jersey: Scenes from the Garden State

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
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

News in brief

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

Sherrill freezes 2027 health benefit contribution rates for state workers

Sep 2, 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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News In Brief | Energy | State Government

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

Sep 1, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
Sherrill overhauls panel that vets New Jersey judicial nominees

Sherrill overhauls panel that vets New Jersey judicial nominees

Sep 1, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
Get vaccinated: NJ health official issues warning amid U.S. measles surge

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

Aug 31, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
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Princeton Battlefield visitor center project goes unfunded

Aug 29, 2026
By Steve Janoski

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
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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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News In Brief | Courts

Prospect Park councilman admits role in illegal gambling operation

Aug 29, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
Phillipsburg’s first female officer sues, alleges sexual harassment

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

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
Andy kim motions to building

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’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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