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.
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.
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.
Republicans Sue New Jersey for Voter Roll Records After MVC Registration Error September 23, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Republicans sued New Jersey for voter roll records after an MVC software error registered about 6,600 people who said they were noncitizens.
New Jersey Assesses Record $1.07 Million Penalty Against Vineland Data Center September 22, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. NJ DEP assessed a $1.07 million penalty against a Vineland data center over 62 natural-gas generators operating without required air permits.
New Jersey Proposes Raising Newborn Blood Screening Fee to $260 September 21, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. New Jersey proposes raising its newborn blood screening fee from $150 to $260. Public comments are due Nov. 20.
New Jersey Lost 1,700 Jobs in August as Unemployment Fell to 4.3% September 21, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. New Jersey lost 1,700 payroll jobs in August 2026 while unemployment fell to 4.3%, with significant differences across industries.
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.
