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ICE Triples Number Of People Detained In Delaney Hall

Detention at Newark’s Delaney Hall has soared past 800 people as Trump-era immigration arrests rise, alarming advocates and community leaders.

New Work Requirements For SNAP Recipients Take Effect

New SNAP work rules threaten food access for hundreds of thousands in New Jersey and shift major costs to the state.

Parking In An Electric Vehicle Spot In New Jersey Could Cost You A Fine

New Jersey enacts law to keep EV charging spots clear, fines violators, and improves access as EV adoption grows statewide.

McIver faces setback in Delaney Hall criminal case

Judge declines to dismiss two charges filed after McIver and other representatives visited ICE detention site in Newark.

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Citing health care costs, NJ Democrats vote no on ending government shutdown

Republicans pass measure to open services, pay workers

Murphy Signs Off On Gas Pipeline

New Jersey approved a gas pipeline under Raritan Bay to New York City, drawing lawsuits from environmental groups.

Mikie Sherrill’s Looming Trump Troubles

Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill faces major federal cuts and tough budget decisions as she prepares to lead New Jersey.

Trump Says Gateway tunnel Is Terminated. How Did We Get Here?

Trump’s move to halt Gateway funding threatens New Jersey’s $16B rail and tunnel project linking NJ and New York.

Why Are Federal Election Monitors Coming To NJ?

The DOJ will send election monitors to New Jersey, sparking concern amid the Trump administration’s retreat from voting rights enforcement.

Trump’s Targeting Of Federal Workers Takes Toll

Thousands of federal workers, including many in New Jersey, face layoffs and hardship as the government shutdown drags on.