Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from January 1-6, 2026 ?> originally published: 01/11/2026
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Essex County Clerk Christopher Durkin released the following statement on the death of former Governor Richard J. Codey: “I am deeply saddened …
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Gov. Murphy signs bill to ban cellphones in classrooms • New Jersey Monitor
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogNew Jersey public school districts will be required to bar their students from using cellphones and other smart devices during school hours …
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Scarinci: Solomon’s Win Brings Hope to Jersey City—and May End Political Comebacks
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogFormer Governor Jim McGreevey’s bid to become mayor of Jersey City was always going to test whether a modern electorate still has …
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US House backs extension of health insurance subsidies after Dems force vote • New Jersey Monitor
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogWASHINGTON — The U.S. House approved a bipartisan bill Thursday to resurrect the enhanced tax credits that expired at the end of …
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New tax subsidies for Prudential Center renovation inch closer to law • New Jersey Monitor
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogA plan to expand New Jersey’s corporate tax breaks by billions and grant Newark’s Prudential Center new tax subsidies cleared another hurdle …
Listen to this article The basics: Gov. Phil Murphy speaks with NJBIZ as his final days in office approach Discussion covers his …
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Landmark cases on transgender athletes at the US Supreme Court put trans rights on the line • New Jersey Monitor
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogWASHINGTON — A pair of blockbuster cases to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court could carry far-reaching implications for transgender rights, …
By James Gee Imagine if someone committed a crime when they were in their twenties that required them to serve two years …
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NJ Democrats include funding for World Cup promotion in $128M spending bill • New Jersey Monitor
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogTwo New Jersey legislative panels pushed through over $128 million in proposed new spending Thursday night without explanation or public comment, prompting …
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NJ lawmakers OK plan to charge data centers for spiking electric costs • New Jersey Monitor
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogA Senate panel advanced legislation Thursday that would require electric companies to develop new tariffs to be levied on “large-load” data centers, …
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NJ anti-ICE bills win key votes following fatal Minnesota shooting • New Jersey Monitor
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogA trio of bills targeting local cooperation with federal immigration agents and expanding protections for immigrants is expected to go before the …
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US Senate with GOP support advances war powers resolution rebuking Trump on Venezuela • New Jersey Monitor
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogWASHINGTON — In a rare rebuke to President Donald Trump, Senate Republicans joined Democrats in advancing a war powers resolution to halt …
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Panel recommends new state inspector general to combat corruption • New Jersey Monitor
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogNew Jersey should create an inspector general under the attorney general’s oversight, pass additional safeguards against conflicts of interest, and make it …
originally published: 01/07/2026 (JERSEY CITY, NJ) — Pro Arts Jersey City presents “First Impressions” weekends from January 11 to February 7, 2026 …
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Dems demand investigation of fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting as Trump claims self-defense • New Jersey Monitor
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogWASHINGTON — President Donald Trump defended a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis Wednesday, while …
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Gov. Murphy signs laws aimed at improving maternal health • New Jersey Monitor
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogNew parents and pregnant women will see expanded health coverage and new protections at work under four bills Gov. Phil Murphy signed …
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Democratic attorneys general will lead opposition to Trump in new year • New Jersey Monitor
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogPORTLAND, Ore. — One year into President Donald Trump’s second term, Democratic attorneys general have filed 71 lawsuits against the administration. There’s …
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New Jersey Symphony celebrates the Year of the Horse with its annual Lunar New Year concert
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogNew Jersey Symphony celebrates the Year of the Horse with its annual Lunar New Year concert ?> originally published: 01/06/2026
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Environmentalists applaud court ruling upholding disputed regulations • New Jersey Monitor
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogEnvironmentalists are cheering after a New Jersey appellate court upheld controversial new state environmental regulations and rejected a challenge from scrap recyclers …
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Shootings fell to record low in NJ in 2025, officials say • New Jersey Monitor
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogShootings in New Jersey hit a record low last year, for the third year in a row, state officials announced Tuesday. They …
Events This Week in New Jersey from January 6-12, 2026 ?> originally published: 01/06/2026 Thursday, January 8 – MPAC presents Yellow …
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Advocates urge NJ lawmakers to protect transgender health care • New Jersey Monitor
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogLGBTQ advocates urged New Jersey lawmakers Monday to protect health care for the state’s transgender community, demanding action on stalled legislation at …
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NJ panel advances bills aimed at shielding immigrants from federal agents • New Jersey Monitor
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogA group of Assembly lawmakers advanced a trio of bills Monday afternoon intended to protect New Jersey immigrants from federal immigration enforcement. …
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NJ Assembly panel OKs tax subsidies for Prudential Center renovation • New Jersey Monitor
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogA bill that would expand the state’s corporate tax incentive programs by billions and extend new tax subsidies to Newark’s Prudential Center …
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NJ’s attorney general says he hasn’t ‘shied away’ from tough fights • New Jersey Monitor
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogIn the nearly four years since Matt Platkin became New Jersey’s 62nd attorney general, his critics have multiplied. Republicans tried to impeach …
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Indian American tech executive Pulkit Desai takes oath as mayor of New Jersey township | World News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogIndian American technology executive Pulkit Desai was sworn in on Saturday as mayor of Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey. Desai took the oath …
New Jersey added 12,637 new voters in December 2026, with an increase of 2,321 more Democrats and 2,016 more Republicans, according to …
Listen to this article A Jersey City-based, woman-led premium organic tequila brand is hitting the scene. Meximodo Tequila announced its launch in …
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Elizabeth McCann, mother of an assemblywoman and a Jersey City mayor, dies at 99
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogElizabeth McCann, the mother of Assemblywoman Barbara McCann Stamato and former Jersey City Mayor Gerald McCann, died on December 30. She was …
