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Incumbency label on primary ballots appears doomed New Jersey Globe13:08
Earlier today
AG’s Office: Newton Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison in International Business E-Mail Compromise Scheme New Jersey Attorney General (Press Release)04:44
AG Platkin, Division of Highway Traffic Safety Announce Kick Off of “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign to… New Jersey Attorney General (Press Release)04:44
Yesterday
Trenton councilwoman leads by 7 with 30 votes left to count New Jersey Globe20:23 6-Dec-24
Drone sighting reported over New Jersey's largest reservoir as feds investigate unnerving… Fox News19:51 6-Dec-24
Newark council race decided by 3 votes Mercury News19:27 6-Dec-24
What can 2024 results tell us about 2025’s legislative races? New Jersey Globe19:20 6-Dec-24
NJ Senator-elect Andy Kim talks Trump, Biden and finding common ground NBC10, Pennsylvania14:34 6-Dec-24
Watch: NJ Senator-elect Andy Kim talks Trump, Biden and finding common ground NBC10, Pennsylvania14:24 6-Dec-24
House Republicans’ narrow majority could hinder two N.J. gubernatorial hopefuls New Jersey Globe11:50 6-Dec-24
Andy Kim’s Senate agenda: Chat Box NJ Spotlight00:28 6-Dec-24
NJ community demands change after scathing report of police department 6 ABC / WPVI-TV00:11 6-Dec-24
In the last 7 days
Trump ally Mike Crispi launches exploratory bid for Governor New Jersey Globe18:33 5-Dec-24
Helmy set to step down after brief stint in US Senate NJ Spotlight17:21 5-Dec-24
Arguments over fusion voting lawsuit to be heard next week New Jersey Globe15:50 5-Dec-24
‘Un-American’: NJ Town Apologizes, Walks Back American Flag ‘Ban’ The Daily Caller14:21 5-Dec-24
Mysterious drones seen swarming near Trump's NJ golf club Fox News - YouTube13:40 5-Dec-24
Mystery drones spotted flying near Trump’s New Jersey golf course The Independent11:33 5-Dec-24
National Right to Life endorses Spadea for governor New Jersey Globe11:05 5-Dec-24
Dr. Ryan Saadi Commends Individuals Who Dedicate Time to Public Service, and Congratulates Mayor Victor Sordillo on His … GlobeNewswire (Press Release)11:05 5-Dec-24
National public employees union backs Sherrill for governor New Jersey Globe10:55 5-Dec-24
Tributes to Retiring Senator Mitt Romney C-Span (Video)10:35 5-Dec-24
Authorities stress 'no known threat to public safety' following unusual drones near Trump… Fox News09:50 5-Dec-24
Candidate For New Jersey Governor Says He Will Rename Bon Jovi Rest Area to Honor President Donald Trump Shore News Network09:26 5-Dec-24
Korean Americans watchful after South Korea’s martial law crisis NJ Spotlight01:04 5-Dec-24
Authorities continue investigating unusual drone activity around Trump's golf club in New… Fox News21:49 4-Dec-24
Mayor: Person dies from injuries sustained in Edison senior center fire News 12 New Jersey20:34 4-Dec-24
Incumbent lead in Trenton city council runoff now at 7 votes New Jersey Globe19:11 4-Dec-24
Senator-elect from NJ keeping close eye on South Korea turmoil 6 ABC / WPVI-TV18:30 4-Dec-24
NJ lawmakers’ next moves in Congress NJ Spotlight17:59 4-Dec-24
Gubernatorial candidates talk business NJ Spotlight17:59 4-Dec-24
The cracks are beginning to show in New Jersey’s carefully engineered congressional map New Jersey Globe17:25 4-Dec-24
Mystery drones fly near military base, Trump's golf course in New Jersey, FBI investigating ABC7 / KGO-TV14:20 4-Dec-24
Spadea: New Jersey Democrats Banning American Flags Not a Real Issue Shore News Network14:17 4-Dec-24
Facing Potential Lawsuit, NJ Town Council Pres. Issues Obtuse ‘Apology’ after Ousting Man for Holding U.S. Flag CNS News13:25 4-Dec-24
Lawyer From New Jersey’s Top Legislative Democrat’s Firm Spearheaded Removal of Citizen Holding American Flag at… Shore News Network12:56 4-Dec-24
New Jersey Department of Corrections Police Officer Admits to Aggravated Assault of Resident of the Adult Diagnostic… New Jersey Attorney General (Press Release)10:18 4-Dec-24
Authorities Probe Drones Near Trump's N.J. Golf Course NewsMax09:23 4-Dec-24
Chatham councilman looking at campaign to succeed Sherrill if she’s elected governor New Jersey Globe09:18 4-Dec-24
Unidentified flying object spotted near Trump’s golf course CyberNews08:55 4-Dec-24
Some Ohio cities are banning sleeping outside – and facing backlash for it WOSU Public Media08:33 4-Dec-24
With 11 months to go, N.J.’s gubernatorial race is already crowded, but most voters don’t know who the candidates are WHYY05:33 4-Dec-24
Countdown to redesign of controversial NJ ballot NJ Spotlight00:21 4-Dec-24
FBI Investigates Drones Near Trump Golf Club in New Jersey NTD News23:46 3-Dec-24
2 critical after 4-alarm fire at N.J. senior apartment complex, mayor says NJ.com - The Jersey Journal22:56 3-Dec-24
Trenton councilwoman holding narrow lead after runoff New Jersey Globe21:38 3-Dec-24
FBI investigating ‘cluster of large drones’ spotted near Trump’s New Jersey golf course Stripes20:18 3-Dec-24
New Jersey interim Sen. George Helmy stepping down for Andy Kim to be sworn in early WHYY19:55 3-Dec-24
Phil Murphy Promises to “Stand Firm” Despite Democrat Party Losses Nationwide, Closing Gap in New Jersey Shore News Network19:18 3-Dec-24
Congressman Says New Jersey Governor Arrogant and Not Listening to New Jersey Residents Shore News Network19:18 3-Dec-24
Helmy to resign on Dec. 8, allowing Andy Kim to take Senate seat early Roll Call17:37 3-Dec-24
FAA issues flight restrictions over questionable drone activity near Trump's Bedminster golf course Just The News17:31 3-Dec-24
Steinhardt challenges sanctuary state status with bill New Jersey Globe17:11 3-Dec-24
NJ’s budget belt faces tightening NJ Spotlight16:54 3-Dec-24
Drone activity near Trump Bedminster, Army arsenal spurs NJ flight restriction: FAA Fox News16:10 3-Dec-24
George Helmy, NJ’s caretaker in US Senate, to step down NJ Spotlight15:53 3-Dec-24
Helmy to exit Senate on Sunday, be replaced by Kim The Hill15:25 3-Dec-24
Dunellen mayor endorses Bramnick for governor New Jersey Globe14:30 3-Dec-24
FBI probes mysterious lights spotted over Trump's New Jersey golf course MailOnline14:19 3-Dec-24
Andy Kim will become New Jersey’s 11th appointed U.S. Senator New Jersey Globe14:07 3-Dec-24
With three legislators leaving, the jockeying for seats and leadership begins New Jersey Globe13:07 3-Dec-24
Eight House members support Gottheimer for N.J. governor New Jersey Globe11:35 3-Dec-24
AG Platkin: Seven Defendants Indicted as Two Separate Human Trafficking Rings Are Dismantled in North and South Jersey New Jersey Attorney General (Press Release)11:19 3-Dec-24
New Jersey resident escorted out of town council meeting for waving U.S. flag to protest ban Just The News09:43 3-Dec-24
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and Others Discuss U.S. Public Health Policy C-Span (Video)09:00 3-Dec-24
NJ's gas tax climbing by nearly 3 cents starting New Year's Day ABC7 NY/ WABC-TV20:57 2-Dec-24
NJ gas tax: Why it will cost more to fill up starting New Year's Day 6 ABC / WPVI-TV20:43 2-Dec-24
Menendez evidence error at center of appeal NJ Spotlight18:12 2-Dec-24
After mysterious flights, FAA bans drones over Trump’s N.J. golf course NJ.com - The Jersey Journal18:07 2-Dec-24
New Jersey Gas Tax to Increase in 2025 and This Time, Shore Republicans Are on Board Shore News Network14:48 2-Dec-24
Carper, Coons, Blunt Rochester applaud congressional approval of new VA facility in Sussex County Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester (Press Release)12:55 2-Dec-24
State Medical Board Temporarily Suspends License of Mercer County OB-GYN Following Hearing on His Alleged Predatory… New Jersey Attorney General (Press Release)12:55 2-Dec-24
Mildred Crump, trailblazing Newark councilwoman, dies at 86 News 12 New Jersey08:17 2-Dec-24
Court Upholds N.J. Law That Lets "Certain Public Officials" Demand That Private Entities Stop Disclosing Their Home… Reason08:11 2-Dec-24
McIver endorses Ras Baraka for Governor New Jersey Globe08:04 2-Dec-24
Man shot in armed robbery at Biden Welcome Center in Newark, Del. NBC10, Pennsylvania20:17 1-Dec-24
Man shot during robbery at Biden Welcome Center in Newark Shore News Network19:07 1-Dec-24
New York man shot outside Biden Welcome Center in Newark, Delaware CBS Philadelphia18:08 1-Dec-24
Mildred Crump, longtime Newark councilwoman, dies at 86 New Jersey Globe16:41 1-Dec-24
Family of hostage speaks out after Hamas releases video of son ABC7 NY/ WABC-TV09:08 1-Dec-24
Trump nominates Charles Kushner, father of son-in-law Jared Kushner, for ambassador to France Anadolu Agency00:55 1-Dec-24
Trump picks son-in-law’s dad, Charles Kushner, to be ambassador to France NJ.com - The Jersey Journal19:29 30-Nov-24
Trump presidency could stunt New Jersey’s renewable goals The Press Of Atlantic City, New Jersey18:38 30-Nov-24
New Jersey: Salmonella Outbreak Related to Cucumbers TAPinto14:10 30-Nov-24
Swing State? Is New Jersey Really Turning Red? Let’s Break Down the Facts Shore News Network13:07 30-Nov-24
Virginia and New Jersey give GOP big openings in 2025, Kemp says Washington Examiner11:38 30-Nov-24
In the last month
New Jersey Lawsuit Over Fusion Ban Finally Gets a Court Hearing Ballot Access News (Weblog)14:20 29-Nov-24
On the Naughty List Again: California Has Third-Worst Tax Climate in the U.S. California Globe10:09 29-Nov-24
What NJ election turnout numbers could mean NJ Spotlight00:19 29-Nov-24
More sand is in sight for Jersey Shore's deteriorating beaches 6 ABC / WPVI-TV10:23 28-Nov-24
Bob Menendez Appeals For New Trial Citing Prosecution Error The Daily Caller21:14 27-Nov-24
N.J. Exclusion of Churches from Broadly Available Historical Restoration Grants Violates Free Exercise Clause Reason20:16 27-Nov-24
Vying to be next governor, Republicans wrangle over Trump NJ Spotlight16:46 27-Nov-24
Ex-Sen. Bob Menendez seeks new trial CBS News16:32 27-Nov-24
Jersey City councilman supports Baraka for governor New Jersey Globe16:11 27-Nov-24
Say 'no' to another Atlantic City Electric rate increase, lawmakers tell Bpu The Press Of Atlantic City, New Jersey15:11 27-Nov-24
TotalEnergies says New Jersey offshore wind plan still live as Trump win puts New York on ice Recharge Magazine13:55 27-Nov-24
New Jersey Ballot Design Challenge Democracy Docket13:02 27-Nov-24
CAIR-NJ Expresses Disappointment Over Senate Deal Thwarting Adeel Mangi’s Nomination to U.S. Court of Appeals Council on American-Islamic Relations (Press Release)10:25 27-Nov-24
Hey, New Jersey Libs: It’s Not Too Late to Get Over It and Spend Thanksgiving With Your Trump-Loving Family—Here’s Why Shore News Network09:19 27-Nov-24
What Off-Year Races Could Mean for Democrats Political Wire07:04 27-Nov-24
Republican candidates take aim at state spending New Jersey Globe23:16 26-Nov-24
Gov. Murphy answers viewers questions on ‘Ask Gov. Murphy’ program – Nov. 26, 2024 News 12 New Jersey17:25 26-Nov-24
Off-year gubernatorial races offer first chance for Democrats to bounce back ABC News13:14 26-Nov-24
Republican launches Assembly bid in 36th district New Jersey Globe12:45 26-Nov-24
New Jersey Mayor Calls for Investigation Into Prolonged Lawsuit Against Live Nation TicketNews10:58 26-Nov-24
Sherrill gains support of grassroots group that works red counties New Jersey Globe08:05 26-Nov-24
Kennedy’s plan to ban fluoride meaningless in NJ? NJ Spotlight00:14 26-Nov-24
After recount, Newark council candidate ahead by just 4 votes East Bay Times18:54 25-Nov-24
N.J. House members chosen for caucus leadership positions New Jersey Globe12:37 25-Nov-24
Orange mayor endorses Baraka for governor New Jersey Globe11:32 25-Nov-24
Mount Holly runoff question exposes flaws in N.J. election laws New Jersey Globe10:28 25-Nov-24
Fulop taps three more Assembly candidates New Jersey Globe09:08 25-Nov-24
How would Trump’s call to end education department hit NJ? NJ Spotlight00:11 25-Nov-24
Power & Politics: Another Democrat enters the race for NJ governor News 12 New Jersey19:11 23-Nov-24

      
            
      
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