Over the past eight years, New Jersey has spent dramatically more on programs for persons with autism and other developmental disorders, raising issues about government spending. These programs’ funding has increased from $1.1 billion to $3.7 billion since Governor Phil Murphy assumed office, indicating expanding services and rising operational costs. Executive compensation at several of…
Former New Jersey Congressman Dick Zimmer, 81, died. Republican Zimmer was known for his lengthy and devoted devotion to the state and federal government, financial restraint, and child safety. His decades-long career shaped state laws and policies. Born in Newark, Zimmer grew up in Bloomfield. He lost his father at three. Mother worked hard as…
Starting in 2025, hourly New Jersey workers will see a salary increase. The state minimum wage rose to $15.92 per hour on January 1. This new adjustment puts New Jersey much beyond the federal minimum wage, which has been $7.25 since 2009. The headline statistic sounds simple, but the underlying picture of minimum wage workers…
New Jersey Powerball advises players to examine two unclaimed $50,000 tickets before they expire. Powerball ticket buyers in Middlesex and Ocean County earlier this year could win unexpectedly. Early 2026 will bring deadlines. The NJ Lottery uncovered an unclaimed ticket. It happened at a Lafayette Road 7-Eleven in Edison, Middlesex County. This January 13, 2025…
New Jersey households face soaring Christmas prices, a familiar but growing issue. More expensive groceries, clothing, toys, and home products strain household budgets. The strain affects low-income working families and elders. Statewide community leaders share concerns. Parents defer bills to buy needs. Formerly affordable items are slashed by seniors. Even well-paid jobs don’t pay living…
New Jersey may suffer the most from the government’s attempt to redefine a “professional degree,” which worries people nationwide. This policy change targets women-dominated areas like nursing, teaching, social work, speech therapy, dental hygiene, public health, and early childhood education. Families, schools, and hospitals need these jobs, but the federal government’s categorization may make them…
Over $500,000 lottery jackpot changes life for New Jersey lottery winner. Locals and lottery players around the state were thrilled when a renowned Mercer County grocery store sold the winning ticket. The ticket has all five Jersey Cash 5 winning numbers from Saturday night, claims the NJ Lottery. The numbers drawn were 2, 19, 23,…
Rumors persist that New Jersey lawmakers will raise the sales tax to 7%. The legislature sometimes passes unpopular bills between elections and Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill’s January inauguration. Republican members worry that state Senate and Assembly Democrats may hike the sales tax in this lame-duck session. New Jersey has one of the highest sales taxes at…
Care expenditures have quietly grown for thousands of New Jerseyans with long-term medical concerns. Many patients say complicated insurance policies are making an already heavy financial burden more harder to bear, especially for those who need expensive drugs. Many state residents address chronic conditions like arthritis, autoimmune illnesses, and others with expensive monthly therapy. Patients…
A Hudson County resident won the $90 million Mega Millions jackpot Tuesday. The New Jersey Lottery reported the lucky ticket was acquired at Bergenline Avenue’s Union City Garden State News. The winner won $41.9M cash. Tuesday’s winning numbers were 17, 25, 26, 53, 60, and Mega Ball 16. A winning Hudson County ticket had identical…
