New Jersey Seeks Input on Who Pays to Power Large Data Centers November 5, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Comments are due Nov. 13 on how NJ should assign grid upgrade costs to large data centers and when utilities should cut their power.
Chris Russo Leads Morris County Commissioner Race by 21,030 Votes November 5, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Chris Russo leads Tayfun Selen by 21,030 votes in unofficial returns and could become the first Democrat elected to the board since 1973.
Advocates Ask New Jersey for Hearing on Local Opioid Settlement Spending November 5, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Advocate groups back a hearing on opioid settlement spending by NJ counties and towns, which are due about half of more than $1.1 billion.
Sherrill Warns New Jersey Terminals to Turn Away Russian Diesel November 3, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Sherrill urged NJ ports to reject Russian diesel as tankers head toward the U.S., saying a Treasury license conflicts with a 2022 import ban.
Morristown ICE Encounter Draws Conflicting Accounts From Bystander and Federal Officials November 2, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. A woman filming an ICE operation on Morristown’s Abbett Avenue said an agent shoved her. DHS denied an assault.
Randolph Report Recommends Banning Data Centers and Battery Storage Facilities November 2, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Randolph’s master plan review recommends banning data centers and battery storage facilities. A public hearing is set for Nov. 9.
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.
