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NJ Bill to Ban Former ICE Agents Stalls as GOP Officials Fight Federal Facility

NJ Bill to Ban Former ICE Agents Stalls as GOP Officials Fight Federal Facility

TRENTON—State legislation that would prohibit state and local agencies from employing former ICE agents sits in committee with no vote...

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OPIA Systemic Failure: Institutional Decay at New Jersey's Anti-Corruption Unit

OPIA Systemic Failure: Institutional Decay at New Jersey's Anti-Corruption Unit

TRENTON—New Jersey's Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA), the state's premier anti-corruption prosecution unit, has recently come under fire...

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N.J. gas prices surge amid Iran war as global oil shock fuels new energy crisis

N.J. gas prices surge amid Iran war as global oil shock fuels new energy crisis

NEW JERSEY— Gas prices across the state are rising sharply as conflict involving Iran continues to impact global energy markets,...

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NJ Electric Bills Jump 45%; Federal Lawmaker Proposes Fix

NJ Electric Bills Jump 45%; Federal Lawmaker Proposes Fix

TRENTON—New Jersey electricity bills have surged 45 percent over the past two years, prompting a federal lawmaker to propose an...

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NJ Blocks $122M Deal for 500-Boat Liberty State Park Warehouse

NJ Blocks $122M Deal for 500-Boat Liberty State Park Warehouse

TRENTON—State lawmakers advanced legislation Monday that would protect large swaths of Liberty State Park from privatization and development. The Senate...

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Federal Judge Erupts in NJ Court, Says Trump DOJ ‘Lost Trust’ as Prosecutor Removed

Federal Judge Erupts in NJ Court, Says Trump DOJ ‘Lost Trust’ as Prosecutor Removed

TRENTON—A federal judge sharply rebuked prosecutors in New Jersey this week, declaring that the U.S. Department of Justice under President...

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Trenton Roebling Demolition to Cost $620K, City Seeks State Funds

Trenton Roebling Demolition to Cost $620K, City Seeks State Funds

TRENTON—The demolition of Trenton’s historic Roebling Block 2 industrial structure will cost city taxpayers $620,000, according to Mayor Reed Gusciora...

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NJ Senate Panel: $20K Fines for "Surveillance Pricing" Grocery Discrimination

NJ Senate Panel: $20K Fines for "Surveillance Pricing" Grocery Discrimination

TRENTON—A Senate panel advanced legislation Monday that would prohibit businesses from using personal data to charge different shoppers different prices...

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Jersey City Seeks $150 Million in State Aid as Officials Warn Property Taxes Could Rise

Jersey City Seeks $150 Million in State Aid as Officials Warn Property Taxes Could Rise

JERSEY CITY — Officials in New Jersey’s second-largest city are warning residents that property taxes may rise significantly, as Jersey City attempts to...

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ICE Expands Essex County Operations with Workforce Surge and Facility Growth

ICE Expands Essex County Operations with Workforce Surge and Facility Growth

ROSELAND—Federal immigration authorities have expanded their operational presence in Essex County. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement confirmed the facility growth...

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