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…
Friday brought major wins for two New Jersey residents, as lottery luck rewarded players in both the Jersey Cash Five and Mega Millions games. A ticket purchased in Somerset County hit the jackpot in the Jersey Cash Five drawing, resulting in a prize of $634,313. Officials confirmed that this is the second-largest prize awarded in…
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…
