New Jersey Lawmakers Consider Moving Energy Planning Out of the BPU October 6, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. NJ lawmakers weigh creating a new energy agency and shifting planning, clean energy programs and development duties away from the BPU.
Pou Asks DEP for Answers on Secaucus Data Center Diesel Spill October 6, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Rep. Nellie Pou seeks DEP answers on Equinix’s 5,500-gallon diesel spill in Secaucus, including cleanup, alerts and safeguards.
Judge Dismisses DOJ Suit Over West Orange Synagogue Protest October 6, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. A federal judge dismissed the DOJ’s civil complaint over a West Orange synagogue protest that deloved into a brawl on Nov. 13, 2024.
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.
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.
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.
