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Congresswoman wins Democratic primary in New Jersey governor’s race

Sherrill, a former federal prosecutor and Navy helicopter pilot, had long been the party’s favorite, leading in polls and picking …


STATE OF NJ

Ciattarelli wins Republican nomination for governor

The Somerset County Native prevailed over four opponents to claim the GOP nod.

ENVIRONMENTAL

Atlantic City Electric warns Mylar balloons can cause outages

Foil balloons are made with a metallic coated shell and when they are released and contact a power line, significant …

STATE

New Jersey primary election polls open

The Garden State’s voters will select which candidates will face off in November, when term-limited Gov. Phil Murphy’s seat and …

STATE

Governor hopefuls make final pitches as wild primary nears end

A last look at the candidates on the eve of the primary election.

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Lawsuits cost New Jersey $178M in 2024, as abuse claims rise

Two of the largest payments in 2024 — $12 million and $6.8 million — went to women for sexual abuse …

COMMUNITY

Tickets on sale for Miss New Jersey competition

The preliminaries and final will be held at Resorts Superstar Theater from June 12 to 14.

STATE

How would N.J. governor hopefuls tackle immigration enforcement order?

With Gov. Phil Murphy set to leave office in eight months, the future of his administration’s push to prevent local …

STATE

NJ Transit rail service to resume Tuesday after agency, engineers reach deal

The deal, which must still be ratified by the union’s members and approved by NJ Transit’s board, comes after a …

STATE

Trump signs order aiming to lower U.S. drug costs to match prices abroad

Congressman Jeff Van Drew said he will introduce a Fair Prescription Drug Prices for Americans Act in the coming days …

STATE

Democrats and Republicans split on Newark mayor's arrest

Gubernatorial candidate Ras Baraka was arrested by federal immigration officials for trespass at hall being used as immigrant detention center.

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STATE

Real ID Tuesdays will add thousands of appointments for new licenses

A REAL ID is not needed for driving, but will be required for domestic flights or to enter certain government …

PUBLIC SAFETY

Waretown teen arrested for allegedly starting Jones Road wildfire

The teen walked away from an improperly extinguished bonfire, police said


LOCAL

Governor orders flags at half-staff in honor of Pope Francis

NJ and U.S. Flags to fly at half-staff until Pope Francis is interred

NEWS

Governor releases Responsible Gaming Task Force report

The task force reviewed gaming regulations in NJ and elsewhere

GOVERNMENT

Atlantic City man serving life among those freed by governor

Jamal Muhammad is serving a life sentence after his co-defendant killed someone during a 1996 robbery.

STATE

Critics say bill targeting pop-up parties would stifle protestors’ rights

Lawmakers unanimously approved the bill that would toughen penalties for inciting public brawls last month, but critics argue the bill …

STATE

Governor Murphy signs bill criminalizing deepfakes

Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation Wednesday imposing civil and criminal penalties on anyone who makes or shares deceptive AI-generated media …

GOVERNMENT

State voters give Trump administration bad marks, Stockton poll finds

Stockton's William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy polled 702 New Jersey voters. Here are their responses.

STATE

Governor hopefuls say it’s time to allow New Jerseyans to grow their own cannabis

In the six-person race to win the Democratic Party’s nomination to succeed Gov. Phil Murphy, four candidates said they would …