New Jersey Sues to Block ICE Detention Facility in Roxbury
New Jersey filed suit to stop a planned ICE detention facility in Roxbury, uniting Republican local officials with Democratic state leaders against the federal government.
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Anthony Ferraro was born in Hackensack, raised in Paramus, and somehow ended up back in Hackensack. Italian-American, his family owned a deli in Lodi for forty years. A Rutgers journalism grad, he spent twenty-five years at the Star-Ledger covering everything from Trenton to crime to Hurricane Sandy. He took a buyout and started Jersey Ledger because he couldn't stop working and couldn't stand watching Jersey journalism disappear. He lives in Hackensack with his wife. He believes New Jersey deserves better coverage than 'weird news from the turnpike state.'
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Gov. Sherrill Funds Home Nurse Visits for Newborns in NJ
Gov. Mikie Sherrill proposes $12.8M to expand Family Connects NJ home nurse visits for newborns and mothers to all 21 counties by January 2027.
Sherrill, GOP Mayor Sue to Block Roxbury Detention Facility
Gov. Mikie Sherrill and Roxbury's Republican mayor filed a bipartisan federal lawsuit to block ICE's plan to convert a Morris County warehouse into a detention center.
New Jersey Senate Committee Agenda: Key Bills in Trenton
The NJ Senate Commerce Committee tackled 13 bills Monday, including consumer fee protections and restaurant reservation platform regulations.
Sherrill Targets AI Surveillance Pricing in New Jersey
Gov. Mikie Sherrill warns NJ residents about AI-driven surveillance pricing that lets retailers charge individuals different prices secretly.
Priya Jain Clears Senate Hearing for NJ Transportation Chief
Priya Jain won unanimous Senate Judiciary Committee approval to become New Jersey's transportation commissioner, advancing toward a full Senate confirmation vote.
LG Caldwell Honors Pathways to Apprenticeship Graduates
24 North Jersey residents completed the P2ANJ program, gaining entry into building trades apprenticeships with support from Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell.
Gov. Sherrill Plans to Fine Large Employers Over Medicaid Workers
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill proposes fining companies with 50+ workers on Medicaid up to $725 per employee, targeting Amazon, Walmart, and Target.
NJ Gov. Sherrill Unveils $60.7B Budget for Fiscal 2027
Governor Milly Sherrill proposes a record $60.7B New Jersey budget with $2B in cuts, $4.2B property tax relief, and a $5.4B surplus.
Gov. Sherrill Proposes Record $60.7B NJ Budget
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill unveiled a record $60.7B budget, focusing on spending cuts to narrow a structural deficit and preserve a $5.4B surplus.
Governor Sherrill to Address Business Leaders at Atlantic City Summit
Governor Mikie Sherrill will deliver the keynote address at the ReNew Jersey Business Summit & Expo next month, according to an announcement from the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce.
Integrity House Launches Health Services Kiosk at University Hospital in Newark
Integrity House has installed a new health services kiosk outside the emergency department at University Hospital in Newark, providing free access to naloxone, HIV test kits and other essential health supplies, according to the nonprofit organization.
Senator Kim Announces Opposition to Mullin DHS Nomination, Calls for Broader Trump Administration Accountability
New Jersey Senator Andy Kim announced he will vote against the nomination of Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) to serve as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, framing his opposition as part of broader concerns about Trump administration policies.
New Study Reveals Coastal Waters Higher Than Previously Measured, Threatening Millions More
Rising seas may threaten tens of millions more people than scientists and government planners originally estimated due to widespread measurement errors in coastal water heights, according to a new study published Wednesday in the journal Nature.
Governor Sherrill Names 39 Staff Members in First Round of Administration Hires
Governor Mikie Sherrill announced her initial slate of front office appointments, naming 39 staff members who will help execute her administration's priorities of lowering costs and increasing government accountability, according to a statement from the governor's office.
Newport Announces $1 Million Grant Program for 40 Jersey City Nonprofits
Newport Associates Development Co. launched a $1 million philanthropic initiative this week to celebrate four decades of waterfront development in Jersey City, according to company officials.
Carpenters Union Endorses Mejia in NJ-11 Congressional Race
The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters has endorsed Democratic nominee Analilia Mejia in the upcoming NJ-11 special congressional election, according to an announcement from Mejia's campaign.
New Jersey Joins 15-State Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Vaccine Policy Changes
New Jersey has joined 15 other states in filing a federal lawsuit challenging what they call "radical and unlawful" vaccine policy decisions made by the Trump administration, according to court documents filed Tuesday.
Mercer County Basketball Hall of Fame to Induct 11 New Members on April 25
The Mercer County Basketball Hall of Fame will welcome its newest class of inductees during a ceremony on Saturday, April 25 at Mercer Oaks, according to the organization's announcement.
Burton, Fuller Rally Rider Past Niagara 67-62 in Home Finale
Flash Burton and Shemani Fuller combined for 15 of Rider's final 17 points to lift the Broncs to a 67-62 victory over Niagara on Sunday afternoon at Alumni Gymnasium in Lawrenceville, according to game reports.
New Jersey Food Council President Linda Doherty to Retire After 33 Years
Linda M. Doherty will step down as president and CEO of the New Jersey Food Council in January 2027, ending a 33-year career with the state's largest alliance of food retailers and supplier partners.
New Jersey Lawmakers Advance Bill to Shift Power Infrastructure Costs to Data Centers
New Jersey legislators took steps Thursday to protect residential electricity customers from rising rates by advancing a bill that would require large power users like data centers to pay a bigger share of infrastructure costs.
Bruce Springsteen's 2026 North American Tour Dates Announced
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will return to North American stages for a 20-date Spring 2026 tour, with a Newark homecoming show on April 20 and multiple NYC-area dates in May.
Sherrill Administration Considers Cuts to Stay NJ Property Tax Relief Program
Gov. Mikie Sherrill's administration has not ruled out cuts to the Stay NJ property tax relief program as it seeks ways to close a roughly $1.
Harry Kane Powers Bayern to 3-0 Win Over Werder Bremen
Former Tottenham striker Harry Kane scored twice as Bayern Munich dominated Werder Bremen 3-0 on Valentine's Day in Bundesliga action at Weserstadion.
Jersey Couples Say 'I Do' at Philly's Love Park
Ten couples tied the knot at Philadelphia's LOVE sculpture on Valentine's Day, including pairs from Cherry Hill and Burlington County who chose the iconic spot.
Pa. ICE Warehouse Buys Spark Concerns Near Jersey Border
Immigration officials bought warehouses in Berks and Schuylkill counties to house detained immigrants, raising questions about infrastructure costs.
Former Patriots QB 'The General' Michael Proctor Dies at 58
Michael Proctor, who played for the New England Patriots after a record-setting college career at Murray State, has died at 58. No cause of death reported.
Jersey Native Zac Gallen Bets on Himself with D-backs Deal
New Jersey pitcher Zac Gallen signed a one-year, $22 million deal with Arizona after turning down multi-year offers, betting on a bounce-back season.
Jersey Police Pension Fund Boosts Tarsus Pharma Stake
New Jersey's Police & Firemen's Retirement System increased its holdings in the eye disease drug developer by 6.2% in the second quarter.
Students at Rowan, Princeton, Rutgers protest ICE activity
Student organizers held coordinated demonstrations at Rutgers, Princeton and Rowan universities this week to protest federal immigration enforcement activities.
Verizon Closes $20B Frontier Deal, Expands Jersey Fiber Network
The telecommunications giant's massive acquisition adds rural coverage across New Jersey, promising faster internet but raising questions about competition.