NJ Pastor Released From ICE Detention Center After Three Weeks

Cortes Vasquez is a pastor at The Gathering Place, an evangelical church in Elizabeth.

First Of NJ Transit's New Railcars Reach New Jersey

NJ Transit on Monday received the first of 374 new railcars intended over the next five years to replace an aging fleet.

NJ Driver’s Licenses Would Be Useless For Voter Registration Under SAVE America Act

Under the Act, New Jersey would be one of dozens of states that would make driver's licenses unusable for voter registration processes.

12 Years In Prison For NJ Man In $170M COVID-19 Tax Relief Fraud Case

Leon Haynes, 52, was ordered to serve prison time following a six-day jury trial in November 2025.

Sherrill’s Performance Rated In New Poll

As Governor Sherrill approaches her 100th day in office, a new poll shows how New Jerseyans feel about her performance so far.

Rep. Tom Kean Asks Homeland Security Chief To Give ‘Deeper Look' At Roxbury ICE Jail Plan

According to the lawsuit, federal officials plan to open the detention center as early as June.

Feds Claim NJ Town's Electrification Law ‘Threatens American Energy Dominance'

Township Mayor Donna Guariglia told the New Jersey Monitor that township officials cannot comment on the lawsuit.

NJ Joins 22 States In Challenging Trump’s Newest Election Policy

The lawsuit calls Trump's latest move on mail-in ballot policies "as unprecedented as it is unconstitutional."

The World Cup Doesn’t Need Any More Of NJ’s Tax Dollars [OPINION]

The Bergen Record reports that New Jersey taxpayers have already spent or contracted at least $307 million on the World Cup.

Sherrill Changes How NJ Residents Get Prescriptions

Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed legislation allowing certain advanced practice nurses to prescribe meds without a doctor.

NJ Assembly Passes State Voting Rights Act

The bill creates a voting rights division within the state Treasury and give the office broad oversight powers over election administration.

Cherry Hill School District Targets Citizen With Ludicrous Lawsuit Over Public Records

Just how many requests has Shore filed with this Camden County district of 10,000 students? Fourteen in 12 months.

Lawsuit Alleges Assembly Speaker's Law Firm Violated Family Leave Law

Craig Coughlin, a Democrat and the longest-serving Assembly Speaker in the state’s history, has expanded New Jersey’s family leave law.

Battle Over Trump Appointees Leads To New Top Prosecutor In NJ

Habba and others were ousted from their roles.

Fed Probe Of NJ's Insurance Mandate For Abortion Draws Gov. Sherrill Rebuke

New Jersey has 20 days to comply with federal investigators’ request for data, according to a “compliance review” letter the feds sent.

Profanity Hidden In Title Of Anti-ICE Bill At Center Of Ethics Complaint

The first letters of each word in the bill’s title spell out an expletive and the word “ICE.”

Gov. Sherrill's Pick For Transportation Chief Sails Through Hearing

Though she gave few details, Priya Jain repeatedly indicated she is willing to work with lawmakers to enhance road safety.

NJ Woman Released From ICE Detention After A Year

Paterson resident freed from Texas facility after immigration case drew attention over protest arrest and visa dispute.

Sherrill Opened A Portal To Snitch On ICE. Here’s How It’s Going

ICE agency officials says the initiative is “garbage.”

NJ Funnels Billions Into These 10 Agencies

A Patch analysis of state spending shows a handful of departments dominate the state’s budget.

Sherrill Proposes Record Education Funding In NJ, Along With Consolidation

Gov. Mikie Sherrill says her proposed budget would lay the groundwork for needed savings and better continuity for students.

Business Fees In Sherrill’s First Budget Raise Concerns

Gov. Mikie Sherrill stuck to a promise of not increasing taxes for individuals, but businesses are concerned about fees being raised.

Sherrill's New Affordability Plan For NJ: Who Wins, Loses

Governor Sherrill presented her $60.7B spending plan Tuesday, which she described as “rooted in lowering costs for hardworking families.”

Senate Panel Approves High School Financial Literacy Requirement

If passed, the bill would expand mandated instruction on financial literacy out of middle schools and narrow a regulatory requirement.

40 Weather-Related Deaths So Far This Winter In NJ: What To Know

Temps that have been the coldest since 2014 combined with a historic blizzard are tied to more deaths due to exposure, the state says.

Affordable Housing To Be Built By Kushner And Jersey City On Ill-Fated Pompidou Museum Site

The pricey Pompidou Museum site will now be home to affordable housing instead, said city officials and Kushner Real Estate.

NJ Senate Confirms First Batch Of Gov. Sherrill's Cabinet Nominees

The New Jersey Senate confirmed five of Gov. Mikie Sherrill's cabinet nominees in unanimous votes Tuesday.

New Bill Would Stop DHS From Converting NJ Warehouses To ICE Facilities On Taxpayers' Dime

"These are our tax dollars – not a slush fund for this administration’s lawlessness," one NJ senator said.

NJ Towns Lose Battle In Supreme Court Over Affordable Housing

The request by leaders was denied on Tuesday.

Trump Administration Sues NJ Over Mikie Sherrill’s ‘ICE Ban’

"New Jersey’s sanctuary policies will not stand," says U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi.

NJ Lawmakers Look To Ban ICE Agents From Public Employment In New Bill Trio

Another bill would make it a criminal offense for ICE to prevent local law enforcement from entering their jurisdiction's crime scenes.

Activist Analilia Mejia Wins Dem Nod In NJ Special Election

The Associated Press called the race for Mejia on Thursday, one week after polls closed in the special primary.

ICE ‘Key Part' Of World Cup Security In NJ, Official Says

The FIFA World Cup draws fans from all over the world and will pack MetLife Stadium for 8 games, including the championship in July.

Gov. Sherrill Takes Action To Restrict ICE Operations In NJ

The governor signed an executive order that will ban ICE agents from operating in certain locations in New Jersey.

Bill Would Restore $45M In ‘Raided' Harm Reduction Funds

State lawmakers took the first step to restore tens of millions in funding for frontline services to address New Jersey’s opioid crisis.

New State Treasurer Says Tax Hikes Not On Agenda

The advancement of Binder’s nomination comes as New Jersey prepares for another year of fraught budget negotiations.

Law-Breaking ICE Agents Will Be Prosecuted, Acting NJ Attorney General Says

“I think it’s really important to remember how critical independent investigations are," the AG nominee said.

CVS Drops Major NJ Insurance Carrier: See Who’s Affected

A dispute over prescription pricing for the Medicaid and NJ Family Care programs led to the split, the companies said.

NJ To Track ICE Activity Through Citizen Portal, Sherrill Says

Gov. Mikie Sherrill says she wants citizens to be able to report ICE activity because the agency has "not been forthcoming" about arrests.

Trump Is Holding The Gateway Project Hostage

The Gateway project is vital for the economy of not just the region, but the nation.