Politics

Lawmakers Urge Amtrak to Boost Northeast Corridor Service Ahead of Major Events

Representatives Kean, Malliotakis, and Fitzpatrick call for increased Acela and Northeast Regional train stops at Trenton and Metropark stations.

Newark, Jersey City Mayors Praise Sherrill for Scaling Down Disputed Newark Bay Bridge Project

Mayors claim original project would have 'opened the floodgates of heavy traffic' through communities already burdened by pollution.

Gov. Sherrill Supports Scaled-Down NJ Turnpike Expansion Plan

The revised proposal calls for a four-lane bridge over the Newark Bay, instead of the originally proposed eight-lane expansion.

Cory Booker Proposes Tax-Free First $75K in Earnings

New Jersey senator aims to provide tax relief for lower-income residents.

Ramadan Celebrations Clouded by Immigration Fears, War Worries for US Muslims

Anti-Muslim rhetoric and crackdowns add to anxieties during holy month

Legislators Rebuke Teachers' Union Over 'Concentration Camp' Claim About Proposed ICE Facility

Roxbury representatives blast local teachers union for comparing proposed ICE detention center to Nazi concentration camps.

Sen. Booker Unveils 'Keep Your Pay Act' Tax Cut Proposal

Plan would eliminate federal income tax on first $75,000 of income for most households

Congress Must Act to Protect NJ Patients' Access

Op-ed calls for new law to ensure continued care for those with autoimmune conditions

Scammers Using AI Deepfakes to Steal from Taxpayers

Experts call for national strategy to combat growing fraud threat

Phillipsburg Land Use Board to Review Former Armory Site

Potential redevelopment plan for new municipal complex to be discussed.

Hillsborough Democrats Defend Accountability Measures

Letter argues that questioning spending is responsible governance, not a crisis

Morris County Breaks Ground on $85M Courthouse Expansion

Historic courthouse to be preserved as new 8-story addition is built to meet growing court demands.

Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Attempt to Appoint Prosecutors in New Jersey

U.S. District Judge Matthew Brann ruled the administration's maneuvers violated the Constitution's Appointments Clause.

Judge Disqualifies Trio of Lawyers Tapped to Lead New Jersey's Federal Prosecutor's Office

The ruling is the latest development in a long-running fight between the judiciary and the Trump administration over the process for selecting U.S. attorneys.

Trump Administration's Legal Strategy Chilling Law Firms' Willingness to Challenge Policies

Legal scholar says the administration's targeting of law firms has achieved its goal of deterring opposition, even if the legal battles are won.