New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has stated that raising taxes is not her top objective in her first state budget. Residents and businesses concerned about affordability applauded that move, but state lawmakers may face a challenging budget season. As New Jersey’s budget surplus decreases, Acting State Treasurer Aaron Binder said Governor Sherrill has ruled out…
An Arctic cold front will deliver New Jersey its coldest weather of the year late Friday and into the weekend. Squalls, severe gusts, and dangerously low wind chill values could drop temperatures to negative 20 degrees in parts of the state. As the Arctic front passes Friday night, weather will shift swiftly. Forecasters warn that…
Stay NJ property tax relief program recipients should expect a crucial information next week as the state confirms benefit payments will begin. State authorities say the mailing process will begin soon, delivering tax relief to households. New Jersey residents who qualify for the Stay NJ program receive property tax credits to ease the financial strain…
Novartis and Sandoz are being sued by US states for manipulating generic medicine pricing. The 43-state complaint, which officials call a significant violation of consumer-protecting antitrust laws, includes New Jersey. The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office announced that the firms surreptitiously coordinated bids for 31 generic drugs. The lawsuit claimed that this cooperation eliminated fair…
Financial issues that many think are handled can resurface unexpectedly. A man felt his $16,000 debt was resolved. Years later, the same obligation reappeared, surprising him and becoming what financial experts call “zombie debt,” a debt that reappears after being supposed to be gone. Debt doesn’t always disappear after time or when a borrower thinks…
After citizens were held during federal immigration enforcement operations in Hudson County, New Jersey, without city warning, local leaders reacted strongly. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained people near Jersey City Heights and Hoboken on Sunday. Social media videos showed agents arresting people and loading them into unmarked vans. The clip soon went viral, alarming people…
After Governor Mikie Sherrill takes office, New Jersey may reform how it helps Black-owned businesses. The state is diverse and forward-thinking, but structural issues have made it challenging for minority-owned enterprises to operate there. New Jersey has 15% Black residents, yet only 1% of government contracts went to Black-owned firms from 2015 to 2020. The…
A New Jersey appeals court again ruled against state prosecutors in a widely watched corruption case involving one of South Jersey’s most important political figures, upholding a lower court’s ruling that the accusations were not crimes. Friday, a three-judge appellate court upheld the rejection of a broad indictment against George E. Norcross III, a longstanding…
A brutal cold wave has forced New Jersey residents into survival mode. As temperatures plunged into the teens and single digits, residents across the state wrapped up, used space heaters, and limited outdoor time. For many, this stretch of weather feels harsh and stubborn, prompting the question: why is it so cold, and how long…
After suggesting at a recent Cabinet meeting that he wants housing prices to rise, President Donald Trump is facing increasing criticism from younger Americans attempting to buy their first home. The words went viral, sparking social media debate and Democratic leaders and political experts’ harsh responses. Trump stated in the meeting that safeguarding homeowners and…
