New Jersey schools are facing a fiscal cliff as the state spends $7.3 billion on illegal immigration

TRENTON, NJ – As more New Jersey schools continue to report closures, staff layoffs, and even the sale of longtime community schools because of being ‘shortchanged’ by Governor Phil Murphy’s S2 funding formula, billions are being spent elsewhere. That …

ACLU calls on New Jersey to spend more money to combat Trump equity cuts

The American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey is urging state lawmakers and Governor Phil Murphy to strengthen protections for civil liberties and vulnerable communities in the upcoming fiscal year budget, warning of renewed threats from the Trump …

Lawmakers push bill to fast-track energy permit approvals in New Jersey

Senator Latham Tiver and Assemblyman Michael Torrissi Jr., both Republicans representing New Jersey’s 8th Legislative District, announced legislation aimed at significantly reducing delays in the permitting process for energy generation projects across the …

Star chefs and rare wines headline New Jersey Wine & Food Festival at Crystal Springs

HAMBURG, N.J. — The New Jersey Wine & Food Festival continues today at Crystal Springs Resort, drawing culinary leaders, wine enthusiasts, and top bartenders for a packed schedule of tastings, chef-led dinners, and interactive experiences. The festival …

Hackettstown wildfire 100 percent contained say New Jersey Forest Fire officials

INDEPENDENCE TWP., Nj. - Officials say a wildfire in the Route 46 area of Hackettstown that spread over 100 acres on Friday is 100 percent contained as of 8 a.m. Saturday. The fire was initially spotted by several fire towers and was quickly triangulated …

New Jersey Appellate Court Had Extra Dose of Dumb Before Gun Rights Decision

New Jersey is never going to be what anyone would call a gun-friendly state. It's one of those states where you're better than most if you say, "I support the Second Amendment but..."It's not great. However, the courts might be worse, …

New Jersey Gubernatorial Candidate Has an Innovative New Campaign Theme: Impeach Trump

They can’t beat him at the ballot box, at least in the old-fashioned way of actually getting more people to vote for their candidate instead. They can’t beat him in the polls, unless they manipulate the data until it screams for mercy. And so now it is …

Vineland, New Jersey named one of the best places to retire in the Northeast U.S.

Using an old car seat? You can trade it in at Target in New Jersey

If you are using an old, expired or handed-down child car seat, you may be able to trade it in for a new one at Target, but you'll need to act fast, and the deal expires later in the May. Here's what parents need other know about Target's car …

Taking your child to get a tattoo in New Jersey? Know these laws

Your teen finally wore you down about a first tattoo and now you’re ready to think ink. But, the first stop is understanding tattoo laws in New Jersey. Here's everything you need to know before you take your kid to get a tattoo. What is the age …