Gateway Tunnel Project Could Collapse Without Federal Funding
The tunnel carries over 200,000 rail passengers daily. New Jersey must continue to pursue full federal funding even after its victory over Trump.
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Gov. Mikie Sherrill: Ethnic And Community Media Shed Light On ‘Untold Local Stories’
U.S. Sen. Andy Kim, NJ Sen. Raj Mukherji highlight the need for truthful, reliable news media at the 2026 NJ Excellence in Community Media Awards.
Only 34 Per 100: New Jersey’s Affordable Housing Gap Revealed
A new "Gap" report finds 75% of NJ’s lowest-income renters are severely cost-burdened, spending over half their checks on rent.
Lawmakers Discuss Phone Surcharge To Support Mental Health Hotline
A Senate committee moves forward a bill that would institute a statewide, monthly fee on all residents' mobile and IP-enabled phone lines to support a suicide and crisis hotline.
NJ Cities See Shifts In Crime As Police, Community Leaders Look Ahead To 2026
Crime trends in Newark and Paterson are holding steady or declining, with state officials citing sustained reductions in gun violence.
New Report: N.J.’s Racial Wealth Gap Tops $600K
A new report warns New Jersey’s racial wealth gap has doubled in a decade, deepening inequality in housing, income, and generational wealth.
NJ Minimum Wage Increases 43 Cents In 2026
New Jersey’s minimum wage rises Jan. 1 to $15.92, with higher pay for health-care workers and other adjusted rates statewide.
NJ Driving Costs To Rise 2026: New Gas Taxes And Toll Hikes Explained
NJ drivers will see higher costs starting Jan. 1 as fuel taxes and tolls increase statewide to fund transportation infrastructure projects.
NJ’s Health Care Tax Credits Will Expire Soon. Advocates Call For More Time.
The expiration of enhanced ACA tax credits could raise NJ premiums by 174%, threatening coverage for hundreds of thousands of residents.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill: Ethnic And Community Media Shed Light On ‘Untold Local Stories’
U.S. Sen. Andy Kim, NJ Sen. Raj Mukherji highlight the need for truthful, reliable news media at the 2026 NJ Excellence in Community Media Awards.
Only 34 Per 100: New Jersey’s Affordable Housing Gap Revealed
A new "Gap" report finds 75% of NJ’s lowest-income renters are severely cost-burdened, spending over half their checks on rent.
Lawmakers Discuss Phone Surcharge To Support Mental Health Hotline
A Senate committee moves forward a bill that would institute a statewide, monthly fee on all residents' mobile and IP-enabled phone lines to support a suicide and crisis hotline.
NJ Cities See Shifts In Crime As Police, Community Leaders Look Ahead To 2026
Crime trends in Newark and Paterson are holding steady or declining, with state officials citing sustained reductions in gun violence.
New Report: N.J.’s Racial Wealth Gap Tops $600K
A new report warns New Jersey’s racial wealth gap has doubled in a decade, deepening inequality in housing, income, and generational wealth.
NJ Minimum Wage Increases 43 Cents In 2026
New Jersey’s minimum wage rises Jan. 1 to $15.92, with higher pay for health-care workers and other adjusted rates statewide.
NJ Driving Costs To Rise 2026: New Gas Taxes And Toll Hikes Explained
NJ drivers will see higher costs starting Jan. 1 as fuel taxes and tolls increase statewide to fund transportation infrastructure projects.
NJ’s Health Care Tax Credits Will Expire Soon. Advocates Call For More Time.
The expiration of enhanced ACA tax credits could raise NJ premiums by 174%, threatening coverage for hundreds of thousands of residents.