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.
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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's Budget Address: Transit, Prices & More
Governor Mikie Sherrill delivers her first budget address, tackling NJ Transit funding, surveillance pricing, and New Jersey's long-deferred fiscal problems.
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.
Mayor Cohen Wins Middlesex County Dem Backing in NJ CD-12
East Brunswick Mayor Brad Cohen secured 67% at the Middlesex County Democratic Convention, emerging as frontrunner in NJ's 12th Congressional District primary.
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.
Governor Sherrill Proposes $60.7B NJ Budget in Trenton
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill unveiled a record $60.7 billion budget, targeting fiscal reform, education, and pension funding amid federal funding cuts.
Sherrill's First NJ Budget Targets Education & Efficiency
Gov. Mikie Sherrill proposes a $12.4B K-12 education budget and $33M SPARK mental health initiative in New Jersey's new affordability budget.
NJ Budget Address: Sherrill Faces $3B Gap & Stay NJ Cuts
Governor Sherrill delivers her first budget address amid a $3B deficit, potential Stay NJ rollbacks, and Senator Booker's $75K tax-free income proposal.
Princeton Area Community Foundation Appoints Two New Trustees to Board
The Princeton Area Community Foundation has appointed two new trustees to its board, adding expertise in investment management and nonprofit leadership to the organization that has awarded more than $262 million in grants since 1991.
By Raj Patel
Senator Kim Announces Opposition to Mullin DHS Nomination, Calls for Broader Trump Administration Accountability
New Jersey Senator Andy Kim announced he will vote against the nomination of Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) to serve as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, framing his opposition as part of broader concerns about Trump administration policies.
Associated Press Explains Election Call Process as 2026 Races Approach
The Associated Press has answered the question "who won?" thousands of times since the news organization's founding nearly 180 years ago, according to reporting from the wire service explaining its election calling process.
Sen. Kim Introduces Bills to Block Federal Funding for Migrant Detention Facilities
Sen. Andy Kim introduced three bills Thursday aimed at restricting the Trump administration's use of taxpayer funds for immigrant detention, including plans to convert warehouses into holding facilities.
Carpenters Union Endorses Mejia in NJ-11 Congressional Race
The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters has endorsed Democratic nominee Analilia Mejia in the upcoming NJ-11 special congressional election, according to an announcement from Mejia's campaign.
New Jersey Food Council President Linda Doherty to Retire After 33 Years
Linda M. Doherty will step down as president and CEO of the New Jersey Food Council in January 2027, ending a 33-year career with the state's largest alliance of food retailers and supplier partners.
Two-Thirds of New Jersey Voters Say Immigration Enforcement Has Gone Too Far, Stockton Poll Finds
Two-thirds of New Jersey voters believe immigration enforcement efforts in the United States have gone too far, while 59% say ICE's deportation tactics are making communities less safe, according to a new Stockton University poll released today.
Senate Committee Advances Bill to Create Grant Program for New Jersey Craft Beverage Retailers
The Senate Economic Growth Committee moved forward legislation that would establish a new state program to support New Jersey's craft beverage industry through grants and promotional initiatives, acco...
Gov. Mikie Sherrill Tops NJBIZ Power 100 List Despite Publication's Policy Against Government Officials
Gov. Mikie Sherrill has claimed the top spot on NJBIZ's 2026 Power 100 list, marking a notable exception to the business publication's policy of excluding government officials from its influential ran...
By Raj Patel
Sherrill Administration Considers Cuts to Stay NJ Property Tax Relief Program
Gov. Mikie Sherrill's administration has not ruled out cuts to the Stay NJ property tax relief program as it seeks ways to close a roughly $1.
Students at Rowan, Princeton, Rutgers protest ICE activity
Student organizers held coordinated demonstrations at Rutgers, Princeton and Rowan universities this week to protest federal immigration enforcement activities.