New Jersey Opens School Funding Overhaul as Morris Districts See Uneven Aid Changes August 11, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. New Jersey opens a school funding overhaul as Morris County districts see uneven state aid increases and cuts for FY2027.
Court Approves $2.5 Billion New Jersey PFAS Settlements, Including Pompton Lakes Cleanup August 11, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Court approves $2.5B in PFAS settlements involving DuPont and 3M, including cleanup obligations at the Pompton Lakes site.
New Jersey Opens Civil Rights Investigation at Delaney Hall After Detainee Death August 11, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. New Jersey investigates Delaney Hall over detainee treatment, medical care and alleged civil rights violations at the Newark ICE facility.
Get Covered New Jersey Keeps Jan. 31 Deadline as Premium Pressures Mount August 11, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. New Jersey’s 2027 health insurance open enrollment runs Nov. 1 through Jan. 31 as premiums and costs remain uncertain.
NORAD Fighters Escort Two Planes From Restricted Bedminster Airspace August 11, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. NORAD F-16s intercepted two general aviation aircraft in restricted airspace over Bedminster, New Jersey, on Aug. 9.
NJ Retirement Plan Rules Now Apply to More Employers August 11, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. More NJ employers with 10+ workers must now offer a retirement savings option or enroll in RetireReady NJ.
NJ Supreme Court Requires Experts for Insanity and Diminished-Capacity Defenses August 6, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. New Jersey Supreme Court rules expert testimony is required for insanity and diminished-capacity defenses in criminal cases.
Morris Township Fire Pay Plans Set Raises, Leave Total Taxpayer Cost Unstated August 5, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Morris Township fire pay plans raise salaries through 2029, but total taxpayer costs, overtime and pension impacts remain unstated.
Mendham Suspends Wastewater-System Sale Process August 4, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Mendham Township suspended its wastewater system sale process after New Jersey American Water became the only qualified bidder.
Morristown-Area Water Rates Rose 10% as SMCMUA Plans $18.2 Million in PFAS Work August 3, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Morristown-area water rates increased 10% as SMCMUA plans $18.2M in future PFAS treatment projects through 2030.
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