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Sherrill unveils record $60.7 billion first budget

Spending plan for FY27 protects K-12 education, claws back seniors property tax relief

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, Epsilon Upsilon Omega Chapter to Celebrate Women’s History Month and 74th Anniversary at Trenton City Museum
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.

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In Fiery Inaugural, Sherrill Pledges to Keep New Jersey At The Forefront

Mikie Sherrill is sworn in as New Jersey’s 57th governor, pledging to freeze energy prices, defend democracy, and keep the state leading the nation.

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In His Final Speech, Murphy Promised Immigrants Support—But Stayed Silent on How

Gov. Phil Murphy pledged support for immigrants but avoided addressing landmark New Jersey immigration bills passed amid rising ICE enforcement.

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NJ One Step Closer to Making Law Limiting ICE Permanent

From funeral homes to DMV records, a new trio of bills would lock in ICE cooperation limits and expand privacy protections across the state.

Mercer County Doubles Down On Food Insecurity Fight In 2026

Mercer County ramps up local anti-hunger efforts for 2026, investing in food security programs to offset federal SNAP cuts.

People hold signs that say voters were clear reject immigrant hate ITA now and NJ divest from palantir
Push for Major Social Justice Bills as NJ Prepares for New Administration

Coalition rallies to pass stalled social justice bills, ranging from police accountability to housing equity, before new lawmakers and governor take office.

Six Percent Of Trenton Third Graders Read At Grade Level. Here Is What That Means.

Only six percent of Trenton third-graders read at grade level, revealing a deeper statewide reading crisis.