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Van Drew, Kean Call For ‘Conservative Path’ To Protect ACA Tax Credits

Reps. Jeff Van Drew and Tom Kean Jr. urge Congress to extend Obamacare tax credits as New Jersey premiums rise nearly 16% in 2026.

Advocates Warn Of ‘No Meal November’ As SNAP Funding Dwindles

SNAP funding may run out amid the federal shutdown, leaving 850,000 New Jersey residents facing food insecurity.

Learn More About The Candidates Running For Governor In NJ

New Jersey voters will elect a new governor and decide among four candidates in a high-stakes race that could reshape the state’s political future.

Thousands Of Federal Workers Fired As Government Shutdown Continues

Officials say layoffs came through “reduction in force” notices and more will likely occur

Ice Has Arrested Over 3,000 People In NJ Since Trump Took Office

ICE has arrested over 3,000 people in New Jersey under Trump, ranking New Jersey the ninth state nationwide.

Why Is The Government Shut Down? Partly A Fight Over Healthcare

Medicaid cuts and expiring ACA subsidies could leave many New Jersey families without vital health coverage.

Federal Government Shuts Down Again Under Trump
GOP Moves To Gut Pipeline Environmental Reviews

House Republicans advanced a bill easing cross-border pipeline approvals, opposed by New Jersey Democrats.

Northeast Pipeline Project Allowed To Disrupt Marine Wildlife

Feds approve pipeline plan letting a fossil fuel company disturb whales, dolphins, and other marine life in Raritan Bay.

Trump Moves To Gut US Power To Regulate Greenhouse Gases

Trump’s EPA move to revoke greenhouse gas regulation authority sparks backlash from NJ leaders, who call it dangerous and anti-science.