NJ Congressional Primaries Heat Up: CD7, CD8, CD11 Battles
New Jersey's 2026 congressional primaries are underway with petition fights, endorsements, and fundraising battles shaping races across multiple districts.
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Anthony Ferraro was born in Hackensack, raised in Paramus, and somehow ended up back in Hackensack. Italian-American, his family owned a deli in Lodi for forty years. A Rutgers journalism grad, he spent twenty-five years at the Star-Ledger covering everything from Trenton to crime to Hurricane Sandy. He took a buyout and started Jersey Ledger because he couldn't stop working and couldn't stand watching Jersey journalism disappear. He lives in Hackensack with his wife. He believes New Jersey deserves better coverage than 'weird news from the turnpike state.'
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NJ Politics Briefing: Sherrill Budget Fight & 2026 World Cup Tax
Governor Meg Sherrill holds a 58% approval rating as NJ budget talks heat up over a World Cup sales tax hike, healthcare costs, and June primary races.
NJ Spends $10M to Protect Medicaid Enrollment in 2026
Gov. Sherrill's budget invests $10M to protect NJ Medicaid enrollment as new federal rules could strip coverage from 350,000 residents.
Trump Pays $1B to Cancel Two Offshore Wind Farms
The Trump administration will pay TotalEnergies $928 million to abandon two offshore wind projects planned off New York and North Carolina.
NJ Officials Fight Trump's Save America Act Voting Rules
New Jersey election officials warn Trump's Save America Act would gut voting access, requiring passports or birth certificates and eliminating mail-in ballots.
No Kings Rally in Newark Protests Trump Policies
Lawrence Hamm led hundreds of protesters in Newark's No Kings Rally, demanding an end to Trump's policies and calling for impeachment.
Cherry Hill School District Sues Journalist Over OPRA Requests
Cherry Hill's school district is suing journalist Ben Shore for filing 14 public records requests in a year, sparking concerns about OPRA abuse in New Jersey.
NJ Gov. Sherrill Signs Agent ID Law, Defying DHS
Governor Sherrill signed a law requiring officers to identify themselves, clashing with DHS over federal immigration enforcement in New Jersey.
NJ Gov. Sherrill Signs Bills Limiting Immigration Enforcement
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed three bills codifying limits on NJ law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities, defying Trump's deportation push.
NJ Politics Morning Briefing: March 24, 2026
NJ congressional primaries heat up with new candidates, endorsements, and petition filings as Governor Sherrill launches a federal PAC ahead of June.
NJ Bill Would Refund Permit Fees for State Processing Delays
New Jersey's S-1788, sponsored by Sen. Troy Singleton, would require state agencies to refund permit fees when they miss their own processing deadlines.
New Jersey Sues to Block ICE Detention Facility in Roxbury
New Jersey filed suit to stop a planned ICE detention facility in Roxbury, uniting Republican local officials with Democratic state leaders against the federal government.
Gov. Sherrill Funds Home Nurse Visits for Newborns in NJ
Gov. Mikie Sherrill proposes $12.8M to expand Family Connects NJ home nurse visits for newborns and mothers to all 21 counties by January 2027.
Sherrill, GOP Mayor Sue to Block Roxbury Detention Facility
Gov. Mikie Sherrill and Roxbury's Republican mayor filed a bipartisan federal lawsuit to block ICE's plan to convert a Morris County warehouse into a detention center.
New Jersey Senate Committee Agenda: Key Bills in Trenton
The NJ Senate Commerce Committee tackled 13 bills Monday, including consumer fee protections and restaurant reservation platform regulations.
Sherrill Targets AI Surveillance Pricing in New Jersey
Gov. Mikie Sherrill warns NJ residents about AI-driven surveillance pricing that lets retailers charge individuals different prices secretly.
Priya Jain Clears Senate Hearing for NJ Transportation Chief
Priya Jain won unanimous Senate Judiciary Committee approval to become New Jersey's transportation commissioner, advancing toward a full Senate confirmation vote.
LG Caldwell Honors Pathways to Apprenticeship Graduates
24 North Jersey residents completed the P2ANJ program, gaining entry into building trades apprenticeships with support from Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell.
Gov. Sherrill Plans to Fine Large Employers Over Medicaid Workers
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill proposes fining companies with 50+ workers on Medicaid up to $725 per employee, targeting Amazon, Walmart, and Target.
NJ Gov. Sherrill Unveils $60.7B Budget for Fiscal 2027
Governor Milly Sherrill proposes a record $60.7B New Jersey budget with $2B in cuts, $4.2B property tax relief, and a $5.4B surplus.
Gov. Sherrill Proposes Record $60.7B NJ Budget
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill unveiled a record $60.7B budget, focusing on spending cuts to narrow a structural deficit and preserve a $5.4B surplus.
New Jersey Joins 15-State Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Vaccine Policy Changes
New Jersey has joined 15 other states in filing a federal lawsuit challenging what they call "radical and unlawful" vaccine policy decisions made by the Trump administration, according to court documents filed Tuesday.