Tag: Trenton
Local Superintendents Testify to State Over Funding Cuts
Superintendents from across the state testified at a state Senate Education Committee hearing March 14, responding to a controversial announcement about public school funding for 2025.
Proposed State Bill Amending OPRA Threatens Government Transparency
A controversial new state legislation restricting public access to government records passed out of committee in both houses in Trenton March 11, against strong public opposition from across the state.
Donlon, Peterpaul Embark on First Term in Trenton
There was an exciting atmosphere in Trenton this month as new faces joined the New Jersey State Legislature and look forward to tackling the issues constituents raised along the campaign trail last year.
State Creates New Position, Increases Tax Credits to Bolster Film Industry
TRENTON – As the revamped bid process to determine whether Netflix eventually builds a new production complex on the former Fort Monmouth plays out, the state has taken actions to boost the state’s film industry.
State Programs Support Bringing Healthy Options to Local ‘Food Deserts’
TRENTON – Options to shop for affordable, nutritious foods are often scarce in communities where some families struggle to put food on the table.
Gov. Phil Murphy Still Hopes for High School Sports in the...
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy threw the first pitch prior to the Last Dance World Series championship game between Cranford and...
NJ Takes Step Closer to Legal Marijuana
By Chris Rotolo |
TRENTON – After months of discussion, false starts and delays, New Jersey took a giant step toward the legalization of recreational marijuana Monday,...
Surging Opposition Defeats Contentious $111M Power Line Project
By Jay Cook |Â
TRENTON – After two years and a $500,000 legal fight, determined residents in five Monmouth County towns celebrated Friday with tears...
Public Meeting on Offshore Drilling Proposal Set for Feb. 14
By Jay Cook |
TRENTON – On Feb. 14 the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) will hold a public meeting regarding plans for offshore oil...
