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.
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.
Morris County warns of jury-duty callers spoofing the sheriff’s real number August 3, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Morris County Sheriff warns of jury duty scam calls demanding payment through crypto, gift cards and wire transfers.
New Jersey directs $4.28 million to Morris County open-space and park projects August 3, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. New Jersey awards $4.28M for Morris County parks, open space, Boonton Reservoir Trail, and Roxbury playground projects.
New Jersey Wants Your Smart Devices to Help Run the Grid July 30, 2026July 30, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. New Jersey’s proposed virtual power plant would turn thousands of privately owned thermostats, electric vehicles, water heaters and batteries into one coordinated source of grid relief.
NJ Proposal Would Link Smart Devices Into Virtual Plant July 28, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. New Jersey proposes linking smart devices into a virtual power plant to reduce peak electricity demand and lower grid costs.
New Jersey Sells $40M in Tax Credits to Corporations to Fund Housing July 28, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. New Jersey sold $40 million in tax credits to corporations to raise funds for affordable housing projects.
Federal Court Ends Oversight of Edna Mahan Women’s Prison After Five-Year Reform Order July 28, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Federal court ends five years of oversight at Edna Mahan Women’s Prison after reforms met consent decree requirements.
New Jersey Bans Grocery Surveillance Pricing July 28, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. New Jersey bans surveillance pricing for groceries and pauses new digital shelf labels under the Fair Price Protection Act.
