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NJ Joins 24-State Lawsuit Blocking Trump Tariffs, Citing $1,200 Annual Hit to Families

NJ Joins 24-State Lawsuit Blocking Trump Tariffs, Citing $1,200 Annual Hit to Families

TRENTON—New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport has joined 24 states suing to block the Trump administration's 15 percent tariffs on...

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N.J. School District to Close after Voters Reject Tax Hike

N.J. School District to Close after Voters Reject Tax Hike

OCEAN GATE—The Ocean Gate Board of Education voted unanimously March 3 to close the borough's public school at the end...

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Netflix Hits ‘Play’ on Hiring: First Jobs Posted for $1 Billion Fort Monmouth Studio

Netflix Hits ‘Play’ on Hiring: First Jobs Posted for $1 Billion Fort Monmouth Studio

EATONTOWN/OCEANPORT, N.J. — The transformation of historic Fort Monmouth into a major East Coast production hub has officially entered its...

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NJBallot Political Power Index: The 10 Most Influential Politicians in New Jersey (2026)

NJBallot Political Power Index: The 10 Most Influential Politicians in New Jersey (2026)

In New Jersey politics, authority on paper often tells only part of the story. Real influence comes from leverage that...

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DOJ Sues NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill Over ICE Executive Order 12

DOJ Sues NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill Over ICE Executive Order 12

TRENTON—The United States Department of Justice filed a 21-page federal lawsuit against the State of New Jersey and Governor Mikie...

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Power Outage Hits Hudson County, More Than 6,800 Customers Reported Without Service

Power Outage Hits Hudson County, More Than 6,800 Customers Reported Without Service

HUDSON COUNTY, NJ — A significant power outage was reported in Hudson County Saturday evening, with more than 6,800 customers...

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Bondholders Sue American Dream Owners and East Rutherford Over Valuation

Bondholders Sue American Dream Owners and East Rutherford Over Valuation

A group of bondholders is suing the owners of American Dream and officials in East Rutherford, alleging a coordinated effort...

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How Governors Sherrill and Hochul Aligned on a Rail Deal Impacting Millions

How Governors Sherrill and Hochul Aligned on a Rail Deal Impacting Millions

For years, New Jersey and New York commuters have depended on rail infrastructure that transportation experts warn is operating on...

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The Rainbow Ends in the Garden State: Jesse Jackson’s Legacy and the Fight for Jersey’s Future

The Rainbow Ends in the Garden State: Jesse Jackson’s Legacy and the Fight for Jersey’s Future

Feb. 17, 2026 8:07 AM ESTBy Wade T. PatonThe Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a titan of the American civil rights...

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NJ Attorney General Indicts Skyline Technologies CEO in $1 Million AI Ponzi Scheme

NJ Attorney General Indicts Skyline Technologies CEO in $1 Million AI Ponzi Scheme

February 17, 2026, 7:48 AM ESTBy Wade T. Paton The artificial intelligence boom has its first major local casualty.Acting New Jersey...

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