New Jersey Contractor Rules Approach Oct. 1 Start Amid Dispute Over Their Reach

September 21, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

New Jersey’s contractor rules take effect Oct. 1 as officials, businesses and freelancers debate the ABC test and its impact.

New Jersey Erases $90 Million in Medical Debt

September 21, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

New Jersey cancels $90 million in medical debt for nearly 20,000 residents as its relief program ends. Find out who qualifies and what happens next.

September 21, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

Up to 25,000 NJ residents could lose Medicaid Oct. 1 under new immigration eligibility rules. See who may be affected.

September 17, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

New Jersey is distributing chip-enabled EBT cards statewide to help reduce SNAP and Work First benefit theft. Learn activation deadlines.

September 17, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

NJ Transit adds free Wi-Fi and upgraded tracking to 1,500+ buses, with more accurate arrival predictions rolling out in October.

September 4, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

Menashe Davidovitz pleaded guilty in a $13,000 Newark permit-bribery scheme and a separate Homeland Security ID card conspiracy.

September 4, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

New Jersey legalizes plug-in balcony solar up to 1,200 watts starting March 1, 2027, with new rules for renters and homeowners.

September 4, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

Prosecutors allege Rockaway Township police officer warned the subject of an investigation during a March police operation.

September 1, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

Denville closed on 17 acres of the St. Francis property, with another 33 acres expected to close in October.

September 1, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr.

Denville man Joseph Rizos faces three federal explosives charges tied to materials allegedly stored at his home. No motive is alleged.