New Jersey

Volunteers removed and tallied nearly 170,000 pieces of debris from 77 New Jersey shorelines in 2025, with plastic making up more than 83% of the total, according to Clean Ocean Action’s Annual Beach Sweeps Report.

Governor Mikie Sherrill today signed legislation to eliminate selective restrictions for advanced practice nurses (APNs) practicing in New Jersey.

Officials are warning residents about a nationwide phishing scam tied to a fake Newark court case number.

Governor Mikie Sherrill today signed Executive Order No. 16, which requires NJ TRANSIT to improve commuter experience.

Residents in Vineland are pushing back against a massive artificial intelligence data center under construction in their community. More than 100 people gathered at a local park Saturday, raising concerns about noise, environmental impact, and a lack of transparency.

During a visit to Cherokee High School in Marlton, New Jersey, Governor Mikie Sherrill highlighted ongoing progress on her kids’ online safety agenda. The Governor was joined by Assemblywoman Andrea Katz, a strong legislative proponent of youth mental health and well-being; Jacqueline Gibbs, President of the New Jersey Parent Teacher Association; and representatives from the Lenape Regional High School District.

A ruling by the New Jersey Supreme Court is being called “historic” by some legal experts and could expand the ability of survivors of teacher sexual abuse to sue school districts.

Governor Mikie Sherrill delivered her inaugural budget address on Tuesday, outlining her Administration’s plan to fulfill its mandate of making New Jersey more affordable, protecting our children’s futures, and improving government accountability and transparency. The budget is the most fiscally responsible in years. When Governor Sherrill took office, New Jersey was on track to quickly deplete its surplus, and she immediately set to work developing a budget proposal that reins in spending without creating new taxes on everyday New Jerseyans.

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) yesterday approved three major initiatives to expand in-state, clean energy generation, improve grid reliability, and help control electricity costs for New Jersey families and businesses.

Stella Marina in Asbury Park has closed permanently, joining several recent Shore restaurant shutdowns. The restaurant thanked its staff and community but gave no reason for the closure.