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Trenton Roebling Demolition to Cost $620K, City Seeks State Funds

Trenton Roebling Demolition to Cost $620K, City Seeks State Funds

TRENTON—The demolition of Trenton’s historic Roebling Block 2 industrial structure will cost city taxpayers $620,000, according to Mayor Reed Gusciora...

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NJ Senate Panel: $20K Fines for "Surveillance Pricing" Grocery Discrimination

NJ Senate Panel: $20K Fines for "Surveillance Pricing" Grocery Discrimination

TRENTON—A Senate panel advanced legislation Monday that would prohibit businesses from using personal data to charge different shoppers different prices...

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Jersey City Seeks $150 Million in State Aid as Officials Warn Property Taxes Could Rise

Jersey City Seeks $150 Million in State Aid as Officials Warn Property Taxes Could Rise

JERSEY CITY — Officials in New Jersey’s second-largest city are warning residents that property taxes may rise significantly, as Jersey City attempts to...

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ICE Expands Essex County Operations with Workforce Surge and Facility Growth

ICE Expands Essex County Operations with Workforce Surge and Facility Growth

ROSELAND—Federal immigration authorities have expanded their operational presence in Essex County. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement confirmed the facility growth...

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NJ Governor Sherrill Submits $60.7B Budget With Record $4.2B Relief

NJ Governor Sherrill Submits $60.7B Budget With Record $4.2B Relief

TRENTON—Governor Mikie Sherrill submitted a $60.7 billion FY2027 budget proposal to the 222nd New Jersey Legislature on March 10, 2026....

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Judge Brann Disqualifies NJ U.S. Attorney's Office Leadership Over Unlawful Appointments

Judge Brann Disqualifies NJ U.S. Attorney's Office Leadership Over Unlawful Appointments

SCRANTON, PA—A federal judge has barred the three leaders of New Jersey's federal prosecution office from overseeing cases, ruling the...

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Governor Sherrill to Deliver First Budget Address Tuesday—What To Look For

Governor Sherrill to Deliver First Budget Address Tuesday—What To Look For

TRENTON—Governor Mikie Sherrill will deliver her inaugural spending plan presentation at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, in the Assembly...

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NJ Counties Challenge New Shore Construction Rule Over Cost Concerns

NJ Counties Challenge New Shore Construction Rule Over Cost Concerns

TRENTON—The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection adopted the Resilient Environments and Landscapes rule in January to address sea-level rise...

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Trenton Roebling Building Collapses, City Orders Demolition

Trenton Roebling Building Collapses, City Orders Demolition

TRENTON—A century-old industrial  building in the Chambersburg section will be demolished after an outer wall and second floor collapsed on...

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NJ Sherrill Cuts Ribbon on Phillipsburg Solar Project as State Approves 3,000 MW Expansion

NJ Sherrill Cuts Ribbon on Phillipsburg Solar Project as State Approves 3,000 MW Expansion

PHILLIPSBURG—Governor Mikie Sherrill cut the ribbon on a new community solar energy project in this Warren County town on Friday, March...

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