Mahwah Votes to Prohibit Large Data Centers While Studying Power, Water and Neighborhood Impacts October 28, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Mahwah approved a ban on data centers drawing over 50 megawatts, pending its effective date. A power and water impact study is due June 2027.
New Jersey Allows Campaign Donations to Pay for Security, With Restrictions on Family Payments and Firearms October 28, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. New Jersey allows campaign funds for security tied to public-role threats, but bars spending on firearms, ammunition and payments to family.
One Killed, Four Injured in Shooting During Elizabeth Candlelight Vigil October 28, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. One person was killed and four injured at an Elizabeth candlelight vigil Oct. 26. Union County prosecutors are seeking witnesses.
New Jersey Commits $25 Million to Shared Supercomputer Initiative October 26, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. New Jersey commits $25 million to a shared supercomputer for research and education, with an early 2027 launch planned.
New Jersey Projects More Than 300,000 Could Lose Medicaid Coverage Under Federal Changes October 26, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. New Jersey projects over 300,000 could lose Medicaid coverage under federal changes. Work requirements begin Jan. 1, 2027.
One Plate Search in Lincoln Park Reaches Cameras Across New Jersey and Into Two Other States October 26, 2026October 21, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Lincoln Park police logs show how Morris County license plate readers work: one search reached 75 camera networks in three states.
New Jersey Individual Health Insurance Premiums to Rise an Average 19.8% in 2027 October 19, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. New Jersey’s individual health insurance premiums will rise an average 20% in 2027. Open enrollment begins Nov. 1.
Proposed New Jersey School Health Trust Draws Debate Over Mandatory District Participation October 19, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. S4438 would require New Jersey school districts to join a health benefits trust starting in 2028. An Oct. 15 hearing examined costs and control.
New Jersey Joins States Seeking Privacy Safeguards in Character.AI Bankruptcy October 19, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. New Jersey and other states seek protections for private chatbot conversations and children’s data in any Character.AI bankruptcy sale.
New Jersey Finds Gaps in All Four Electric Utilities’ PJM Voting Disclosures October 15, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. New Jersey regulators found all four electric utilities’ PJM voting reports incomplete, with missing votes and inadequate explanations.
