Support Our Students Coalition sending 71 School Districts to Trenton
There will be 71 school districts from all across New Jersey getting bused to the state house tomorrow for Governor Phil Murphy's budget address.
Political News
NJ Congressman Smith continues push to save persecuted Iraq and Syrian Christians
A bill introduced by Congressman Chris Smith to provide emergency relief to Christians and other minorities being driven from their homes, persecuted or killed by ISIS in Iraq and Syria remains stalled in the U.S. Senate.
Bi-Partisan Heroin Task Force bill aims to prevent prescription pill overuse
The Bi-Partisan Heroin Task Force in Washington D.C., co-chaired by Jersey Shore Congressman Tom MacArthur, have introduced the Alert Act which give pharmacists a new tool to protect patients from opioid overuse.
Watch LIVE: OC Prosecutor joins Congressman Smith in Washington to discuss opioid crisis
Ocean County Prosecutor Joe Coronato will be in Washington this afternoon to testify at the House Global Health Subcommittee hearing to discuss the effects of fentanyl on the opioid crisis here in Ocean County.
Tom MacArthur seeks tougher background checks for gun owners
The Parkland, Florida shooting and threats of harm to others at schools in New Jersey have once again reignited the debate over gun control.
New Jersey small business operators invited to share feedback with SBA in Washington
Small business operators in New Jersey are being given their chance to express to the Small Business Administration in Washington ways to cut regulatory obstacles and improve policies.
Booker's proposal to legalize weed meets new opponents
U.S. New Jersey Senator Cory Booker's (D) proposal to legalize marijuana on a federal level comes face to face with new opponents. Among them is the national non-profit and non-partisan organization 'Smart Approaches to Marijuana' (SAM).
DUI and DWI Laws in New Jersey are tough, but do they solve the problem?
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol remains a serious offense, especially if there are injuries that turn fatal.
While these laws are tough and costly, are there alternatives to encourage people away from this behavior?
While these laws are tough and costly, are there alternatives to encourage people away from this behavior?
Former Manalapan Mayor Found Guilty on Federal Fraud Charges
Former Manalapan Mayor Andrew Lucas was found guilty following a two-week federal fraud trial. He was convicted Thursday of falsifying documents and setting up a sham company to gain a loan and investment money, to buy a local farm in 2009 that earned him over a million dollars in farmland preservat…
NJ’s Disaster Information Access Act [AUDIO]
On Thursday, the Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee is scheduled to consider a bill focused on letting residents and business owners know when their lights will be turned back on following power outages.
NJ Panel Questions Sandy Transparency [AUDIO]
A panel of New Jersey lawmakers used a portion of Monday's agenda to question a member of the state treasurer's office on the lack of progress with a Sandy-related measure signed into law more than a year ago.