New Jersey Expands State-Land Housing Plan, With Thousands of Homes Still Years Away October 5, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. New Jersey targets about 40,000 homes on state land in a major push to address the state’s housing affordability crisis.
Gateway prepares to start its first mile of digging beneath the Palisades September 29, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Gateway prepares to start digging beneath the Palisades for the Hudson Tunnel Project connecting New Jersey and New York.
New Jersey minimum wage will reach $16.48 on Jan. 1 September 29, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Most workers will receive a 56-cent increase in the wage floor, while separate rates apply to small employers, farmworkers and direct-care staff.
School health premiums to rise 34.4% on average; some plans face 45.1% increase September 29, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. NJ school employees face a 34.4% average health premium increase in 2027, with some plans rising 45.1%. See rates and enrollment dates.
Morris County’s ALPR System Has Suffered from Reliance on One Vendor September 28, 2026September 28, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Inside Morris County’s license plate reader network, its reliance on Packetalk, and how an FBI investigation disrupted expansion plans.
Sherrill Calls for Caldwell’s Resignation After Sexual Harassment and Ethics Findings September 25, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Gov. Mikie Sherrill calls for Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell’s resignation after an investigation found sexual harassment and ethics violations.
Newark Airport Outage Exposed Failures in Both Primary and Backup Communications September 24, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Newark Airport’s Sept. 21 outage exposed primary and backup communication failures, while NJT examined a severed fiber line.
Mendham Water Notice Explains Yard Inspections for Unidentified Service Lines September 24, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. New Jersey American Water plans service line inspections in Mendham to identify lead and galvanized pipes. Learn what residents should expect.
NJ FamilyCare Changes Put Coverage at Risk for 25,000 Legal Immigrants Starting Oct. 1 September 24, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Up to 25,000 legal immigrants risk losing NJ FamilyCare coverage Oct. 1. Learn who is affected and find new insurance.
Morris County Flood-Map Review Moves Toward Sept. 25 Appeal Period September 24, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Morris County’s proposed flood maps enter a appeal period Sept. 25. Learn how to review your property’s flood risk and submit an appeal.
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