Morristown Mon. Mar 31 2025 Update on I-80 Sinkhole Repairs in Morris County; Westbound Closure Extended Significant void beneath westbound lanes prompts continued detours; eastbound repairs advancing with reopening expected in seven weeks. Chris Connors Editor
Morristown Mon. Mar 31 2025 NJ Joins Multistate Effort Urging Trump Administration to Preserve Abortion Access for Veterans A coalition of six state attorneys general requests a meeting with federal officials over the potential rollback of a VA reproductive health rule. Eric Blair Morristown Minute
Morristown Wed. Mar 26 2025 Overdose Deaths Fall Statewide as NJ Expands Harm Reduction Services in All Counties New Jersey reports the first across-the-board decline in overdose fatalities in a decade, coinciding with major growth in harm reduction infrastructure and access to treatment. John Lange Morristown Minute
Morristown Wed. Mar 26 2025 NJ Joins Legal Effort to Halt Layoffs and Dismantling of U.S. Department of Education Coalition of 21 attorneys general seeks court order to block Trump Administration’s executive actions affecting federal education services and funding. Chris Connors Editor
Morristown Wed. Mar 26 2025 Supreme Court Upholds Federal Ghost Gun Regulations, Backed by NJ Attorney General Matthew Platkin joined 22 states in supporting the rule, which aims to close loopholes by treating ghost guns like conventional firearms. Eric Blair Morristown Minute
Morristown Fri. Mar 21 2025 Another Sinkhole on I-80, Pothole Repairs, Construction on NJ-15, & Heavy Traffic Both directions of I-80 at Exit 34 are fully closed and detoured due to sinkholes and urgent infrastructure repairs, contributing to major traffic delays across Morris County. John Lange Morristown Minute
Morristown Fri. Mar 21 2025 NTSB Recommends Safety Risk Assessment for Two Major New Jersey Bridges Amid National Review Commodore Barry and the Vincent R. Casciano are among 68 U.S. bridges identified as lacking current vessel collision risk evaluations, following the 2024 Key Bridge collapse. Chris Connors Editor
Morristown Wed. Mar 19 2025 East Hanover Firearms Retailer Settles Lawsuit Over Unlawful Sales Point Blank Guns & Ammo of East Hanover Agrees to Comply with State Mandate on Customer Vetting Chris Connors Editor
Morristown Mon. Mar 17 2025 I-80 Eastbound in Wharton to Remain Closed for Two More Months Due to Emergency Repairs NJDOT Finalizing Crossover to Shift Traffic and Reduce Impact on Local Roads as I-80 Eastbound Remains Closed for 2 More Months Chris Connors Editor
Morristown Tue. Mar 11 2025 Federal Court Blocks Trump Admin’s Termination of Teacher Grants in New Jersey, Beyond NJ Attorney General Leads Coalition to Protect Critical Funding for K-12 Teacher Preparation Amid Teacher Shortage Crisis Eric Blair Morristown Minute
Morristown Mon. Mar 10 2025 Governor Declares State of Emergency in Morris County, Requests Federal Funding for I-80 Sinkhole Repairs State officials work around the clock to stabilize the roadway as multiple sinkholes threaten infrastructure and traffic flow. Chris Connors Editor
Morristown Fri. Mar 7 2025 Murphy Signs Multiple Bills into Law: Education, Infrastructure, and Public Health New laws include funding for career and technical education, expanded disability benefits, geotechnical testing for transportation projects, and changes to election ballot design. Eric Blair Morristown Minute