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Mikie Sherrill Sworn In as NJ Governor: Here Are Her Day One Priorities

Mikie Sherrill officially becomes New Jersey’s governor, launching an agenda focused on lowering costs, modernizing state government, and protecting families. Here’s a breakdown of her Day One priorities, including energy,

ICE Raid at Morristown Laundromat Detains Up to 10, Including NJ High School Senior

An ICE raid at a Morristown laundromat detained up to 10 people, including a New Jersey high school senior, raising alarm among residents and elected officials.

NJ Legislature Advances $128M Supplemental Spending Bill in Late-Night Vote

New Jersey legislative committees approved a $128 million supplemental spending bill Thursday, funding World Cup promotion, an AI supercomputer initiative, county infrastructure projects, and social services. The bill now heads

Mikie Sherrill to Celebrate Inauguration With Black-Tie Ball at American Dream

Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill will hold her inaugural ball at American Dream Mall on Jan. 20, just hours after her non-traditional inauguration in Newark. The black-tie event is expected to draw

NJ Poised to Shake Up School District Map with Forced Mergers

New Jersey lawmakers are considering a bill that could force the merger of hundreds of local school districts. The proposal would allow state and county officials to consolidate smaller districts

NJ Attorney General Slams Democratic State Senator for “Not Playing Fair” in Heated Hearing

New Jersey AG Matthew Platkin publicly rebukes State Senator James Beach for stifling criticism and unevenly applying rules during a heated Senate hearing on government accountability.

NJ Could Soon Legalize Psychedelic Drug Found in Magic Mushrooms

New Jersey lawmakers advanced a bill that could legalize supervised psilocybin use for adults. The proposal outlines a controlled model that relies on medical referrals and licensed centers, not recreational

Mikie Sherrill Elected New Jersey Governor, Defeats Jack Ciattarelli by Double Digits

New Jersey Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill has been elected the next governor of New Jersey, defeating former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli in a decisive victory. As of 10 p.m. Tuesday, Sherrill led

High Energy Costs in NJ Become Key Issue in 2025 Gubernatorial Election

Rising electricity bills are emerging as a central issue in New Jersey’s governor’s race, with voters sharply divided on both the cause and the best path forward. Rates jumped about

Trump Set To Deploy National Guard in Washington D.C., Could NJ Be Next?

President Donald Trump announced plans to deploy National Guard troops to Washington D.C. as part of a sweeping federal crackdown on crime in the capital despite the District recently posting