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NJ Governor Sherrill Submits $60.7B Budget With Record $4.2B Relief

NJ Governor Sherrill Submits $60.7B Budget With Record $4.2B Relief

TRENTON—Governor Mikie Sherrill submitted a $60.7 billion FY2027 budget proposal to the 222nd New Jersey Legislature on March 10, 2026....

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Judge Brann Disqualifies NJ U.S. Attorney's Office Leadership Over Unlawful Appointments

Judge Brann Disqualifies NJ U.S. Attorney's Office Leadership Over Unlawful Appointments

SCRANTON, PA—A federal judge has barred the three leaders of New Jersey's federal prosecution office from overseeing cases, ruling the...

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Governor Sherrill to Deliver First Budget Address Tuesday—What To Look For

Governor Sherrill to Deliver First Budget Address Tuesday—What To Look For

TRENTON—Governor Mikie Sherrill will deliver her inaugural spending plan presentation at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, in the Assembly...

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NJ Counties Challenge New Shore Construction Rule Over Cost Concerns

NJ Counties Challenge New Shore Construction Rule Over Cost Concerns

TRENTON—The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection adopted the Resilient Environments and Landscapes rule in January to address sea-level rise...

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Trenton Roebling Building Collapses, City Orders Demolition

Trenton Roebling Building Collapses, City Orders Demolition

TRENTON—A century-old industrial  building in the Chambersburg section will be demolished after an outer wall and second floor collapsed on...

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NJ Sherrill Cuts Ribbon on Phillipsburg Solar Project as State Approves 3,000 MW Expansion

NJ Sherrill Cuts Ribbon on Phillipsburg Solar Project as State Approves 3,000 MW Expansion

PHILLIPSBURG—Governor Mikie Sherrill cut the ribbon on a new community solar energy project in this Warren County town on Friday, March...

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NJ Senator Bucco Faces Removal Demand Over Dual Role in ICE Facility Fight

NJ Senator Bucco Faces Removal Demand Over Dual Role in ICE Facility Fight

ROXBURY—More than 1,000 people protested Saturday, February 28, 2026 against a federal plan to convert a warehouse into an immigration...

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NJ Senate Panel Advances Singleton Rent Relief Bills, Expands Credits

NJ Senate Panel Advances Singleton Rent Relief Bills, Expands Credits

TRENTON—The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee has advanced two bills aimed at expanding rent relief for New Jersey tenants....

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Ras Baraka Responds to Viral Claims About Newark Mayor’s Office Budget

Ras Baraka Responds to Viral Claims About Newark Mayor’s Office Budget

NEWARK — Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka released a video message responding to viral accusations circulating online about the budget...

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Newark Board Plans Riverfront Elementary School for Overcrowded East Ward

Newark Board Plans Riverfront Elementary School for Overcrowded East Ward

NEWARK—The Newark Board of Education plans to open Riverfront Elementary School in the overcrowded East Ward. Board President Hasani Council...

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