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New Jersey joins federal lawsuit accusing Dollar General of widespread overcharging
Attorney General

New Jersey joins federal lawsuit accusing Dollar General of widespread overcharging

Oct 27, 2026
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Krystal Knapp
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Food

Lawmakers press USDA for details on how food assistance cuts are affecting older adults

Oct 27, 2026
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Krystal Knapp
NJ parents, childcare providers tell lawmakers they're struggling
State Government

NJ parents, childcare providers tell lawmakers they’re struggling

Advocates called for $35 million more in state assistance as legislators debated budget priorities and ways to make childcare more affordable.

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State Government

NJ advocates demand stricter oversight of opioid settlement spending

Oct 25, 2026
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Steve JanoskiΒ andΒ Krystal Knapp
New Jersey State House exterior, representing legislation on police bias screening
State Government

NJ Senate passes more than two dozen bills, confirms 19 appointments in rapid-fire session

Oct 23, 2026
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Krystal Knapp
Latest

NJ appeals court upholds no-knock police raid

Former Hillsborough school worker admits stealing $156,000 through overtime scheme

New Jersey makes gambling addiction safeguards mandatory

NJ LGBTQ+ groups urge governor to restore funding for transgender youth healthcare

New Rutgers research center to study social media’s impact on children

NJ attorney general outlines election safeguards amid concerns about federal interference

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Housing

Camden is latest NJ municipality to ban public camping

Oct 19, 2026
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Curtis Brodner
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Criminal Justice

Guards ask NJ lawmakers to expand solitary confinement

Oct 19, 2026
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Steve Janoski
Secaucus, New Jersey

Window on New Jersey: Scenes from the Garden State

NJ Assembly committee advances bills on transit access, fares
Transportation

NJ Assembly committee advances bills on transit access, fares

Oct 18, 2026
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Amanda DeJesus
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Government Transparency

New NJ bill would restrict access to police bodycam videos

Oct 18, 2026
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Steve Janoski

News in brief

Injured K-9 handler wins disability benefits appeal

Sep 20, 2026
By Steve Janoski

Guard charged in Fort Dix contraband smuggling scheme

Sep 16, 2026
By Steve Janoski

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

Commentary

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

NJ’s nuclear power task farce: A corporate giveaway disguised as energy policy

Oct 19, 2026
By Jeff Tittel
Flooded New Jersey neighborhood, illustrating the impact of inadequate flood mitigation policy

Affordable housing or developer giveaway?

Oct 11, 2026
By Jeff Tittel
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‘Trash juice’: The gift that keeps on giving

Oct 7, 2026
By Heidi Yeh
Flooded New Jersey neighborhood, illustrating the impact of inadequate flood mitigation policy

Climate Week spin can’t hide the truth: You can’t fool Mother Nature

Oct 4, 2026
By Jeff Tittel
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State Government

Stack revives bill to move NJ police probes to counties
State Government

Stack revives bill to move NJ police probes to counties

Oct 11, 2026
By Steve Janoski
NJ lawmakers steered $1 million to for-profit nursing home in state budget

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

Sep 17, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
NJ lawmakers advance bill to protect renters who are victims of domestic violence

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

Public Records & Transparency

Lindenwold rescinds meeting recording policy after resident sues

Lindenwold rescinds meeting recording policy after resident sues

Sep 14, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
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

Courts & Criminal Justice

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Courts

NJ appeals court upholds police chief’s firing over homophobic slur

Oct 18, 2026
By Steve Janoski
Leqaa Kordia, Palestinian activist in New Jersey

Shootings, robberies, and other crimes declined in Paterson over the summer

Oct 12, 2026
By Steve Janoski
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NJ lawmakers to consider parole reform, expanded holistic defense program, new solitary confinement rules

Oct 12, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
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Lawsuit alleges partisan bias in Bay Head voter residency review

Oct 9, 2026
By Steve Janoski

Immigration

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

ICE admits using Roxbury site despite court restrictions

Oct 15, 2026
By Steve Janoski
Activists were right. The Department of Homeland Security acknowledged two operations in September at a warehouse whose planned conversion into a detention facility remains on hold.
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NJ faith leaders call for man’s release from ICE custody

Sep 16, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
Roxbury detention center

NJ may seek court action over Roxbury ICE activity

Sep 15, 2026
By Krystal Knapp
Proposed site for ICE detention facility in Roxbury, New Jersey

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

Sep 15, 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
Protester hurt during confrontation with ICE agents outside Delaney Hall

Protester hurt during confrontation with ICE agents outside Delaney Hall

Sep 1, 2026
By Steve Janoski
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

Housing & Affordability

Solving NJ affordability crisis requires bold policy changes, advocates say

Solving NJ affordability crisis requires bold policy changes, advocates say

Oct 15, 2026
By Krystal KnappΒ andΒ Curtis Brodner
Soaring rents put affordable housing out of reach for more Warren County residents

Soaring rents put affordable housing out of reach for more Warren County residents

Oct 11, 2026
By Curtis Brodner
How a century-old Austrian strategy is inspiring Hudson County’s new housing plan

How a century-old Austrian strategy is inspiring Hudson County’s new housing plan

Oct 9, 2026
By Curtis Brodner
New Jersey rental housing

New Jersey’s high rents undermine efforts to reduce poverty

Oct 1, 2026
By Curtis Brodner

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