New Jersey Enacts State Voting Rights Law After Supreme Court Ruling July 6, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. New Jersey enacts a new voting rights law expanding voter protections, language access, election oversight and preclearance rules statewide.
NJ Advances $60.7B Budget Plan as Local Tax Bills Rise June 29, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. New Jersey’s $60.7B budget heads to final votes as school aid, property tax relief, NJ Transit, and local funding shape rising tax bills.
New NJ Disability Provider Oversight Law Starts July 1 June 29, 2026 by Eric Blair NJ’s disability provider oversight law takes effect July 1, strengthening accountability with civil penalties for serious care violations.
New Jersey Sends $120 Summer Food Benefits to Eligible Children June 29, 2026 by Eric Blair New Jersey is sending $120 Summer EBT benefits to more than 681,000 eligible children to help families buy food during summer break.
New Jersey Added 2,200 Jobs as Unemployment Fell 0.1% in May June 22, 2026 by Eric Blair NJ added 2,200 jobs in May 2026 as unemployment fell 0.1%, with gains in leisure, construction and public sector hiring.
New Jersey Declares Statewide Emergency After April Freeze Causes $300M in Crop Losses May 27, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. New Jersey declares a statewide emergency after April freezes caused $300M in crop losses and severe damage to farms statewide.
NJ Treasury Warns $1.5B Budget Gap Still Looms May 19, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. New Jersey raised revenue forecasts for 2026 and 2027, but officials warn a $1.5B budget gap and rising health costs remain.
Treasury Mails Second Stay NJ Checks to Seniors: Average Payments Reach $645 May 19, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. New Jersey mails second Stay NJ checks averaging $645 to eligible seniors as applications open for 2025 property tax relief benefits.
New Jersey Reports Gains in Graduation, Dual Enrollment and Career Readiness Measures May 7, 2026 by Eric Blair New Jersey schools improved graduation, dual enrollment and career readiness rates, though absenteeism remains elevated.
School Budget Paradox and Retail Closures: Congressional Election, $158M School Referendum, and Federal DOJ Litigation April 21, 2026April 17, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. In this podcast: a special election, the “perfect storm” in local education, a federal lawsuit against Morris Plains, and a national trend of retail closures impacting Morristown and NJ.
