Quinnipiac University polls show Republican governor candidate Jack Ciattarelli trailing Democrat Mikie Sherrill. The September 11–15, 2025 poll found that 49% of likely voters supported Sherrill and 41% Ciattarelli. Libertarian Vic Kaplan and Socialist Workers Party Joanne Kuniansky each receive 1%. 4% more voters are undecided. As the election approaches, people worry more about taxation…
After death threats, disgraced former Congressman George Santos is in solitary confinement at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Fairton in Cumberland County, New Jersey. Santos wrote a handwritten letter on September 4, 2025, detailing his captivity and conditions. On August 28, Santos’ lawyer emailed him that an investigative reporter had informed him of a possible…
A tense Senate Judiciary Committee hearing pitted FBI Director Kash Patel against California Democratic Senator Adam Schiff on September 16, 2025. The FBI oversight session quickly deteriorated into a verbal war that revealed growing party divisions over the agency’s leadership and strategy. The altercation erupted when Senator Schiff questioned Director Patel about the FBI’s handling…
A West Caldwell, New Jersey, bill on local governance and First Amendment rights has aroused debate. The Township Council will consider a protest ban. Public gathering organizers with 25 or more participants would need a permit 30 days in advance under the new regulation. They must also agree in writing to pay the township for…
If you’re a New Jersey high school student interested in joining the Senate Page Program in spring 2026, send your application to Senator Andy Kim. This popular program lets students work on the Senate floor in Washington, D.C., to learn about politics. This form expires September 30, 2025. The Senate Page Program has allowed junior…
Families expect safety, comfort, and expert care when placing a parent or partner in a nursing home. These expectations clash with a system stretched thin by staffing deficits, opaque financing, and recent policy decisions that limit accountability for many New Jersey families. The experience of a loved one with a serious illness who relied on…
New Jersey’s governor election has heated up after Republican Jack Ciattarelli suggested a 10% sales tax on all commodities, including food and clothing. A June campaign rally in Bergen County featured this remark about Tennessee’s tax policy, which has no state income tax but a 10% sales tax on select items. Ciattarelli stated that he…
Montclair residents’ outrage at the author’s Palestinian origin forced the cancellation of a children’s book program. Palestinian-American writer Jenan Matari said Watchung Booksellers canceled her book launch for Everything Grows in Jiddo’s Garden due to safety concerns. Jewish community members warned of the tragedy. Matari said her appearance was criticized verbally and aggressively. She says…
Right after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed, workplace actions and legal battles refocused attention on free speech. A famous television commentator lost his platform, while a nurse sued a New Jersey hospital for calling out a colleague. Employers and employees struggle with how social media, hospital hallways, and live TV comments affect…
A former New Jersey assistant principal is suing his district for forcing him to hide his sexuality and culture. Openly gay and Jewish David Francis-Maurer sued Cherry Hill East High School’s principal in Camden County Superior Court for telling him to “leave his identities at the door.” He thought the proposal meant not talking about…
