Morristown Wed. Jul 16 2025 NJ Joins Lawsuits Against Trump Admin Over Cuts to Education and Disaster Funding Attorney General Platkin sues to restore over $158 million in frozen education grants and protect vital FEMA disaster resilience programs. Eric Blair Morristown Minute
Morristown Wed. Jul 16 2025 NJ Cannabis Commission Approves First On-Site Consumption Areas Four dispensaries, including one in Newark, gain state endorsement to operate designated cannabis-use spaces following local approval and regulatory compliance John Lange Morristown Minute
Morristown Tue. Jul 15 2025 Flash Flooding Forces Emergency Closures as NJ Grapples with Severe Storm Aftermath Governor declares State of Emergency; key roadways shut down in Somerset and Middlesex counties; DEP advances rule changes to address future flood risk Eric Blair Morristown Minute
Morristown Tue. Jul 15 2025 NJ Towns Adopt Affordable Housing Law Amid Lawsuits: 94% Compliance Following decades of legal & legislative battles, 94% of NJ towns have submitted plans under a new law, signaling a broad shift in state housing policy and local compliance Chris Connors Editor
Morristown Mon. Jul 14 2025 NJ Secures Ban on Return and Sale of Machine Gun Conversion Devices ATF and largest national supplier of Forced Reset Triggers agree to restrict distribution following multistate legal challenge. John Lange Morristown Minute
Morristown Mon. Jul 14 2025 Eight Opioid Manufacturers Agree to $720 Million in Settlements Attorney General Platkin announces $720M multistate resolution targeting drug companies tied to the opioid epidemic; New Jersey Could Receive Up to $19.8 Million. Chris Connors Editor
Morristown Mon. Jul 14 2025 Unsecured Guns Stolen from NJ Armory Linked to Violent Crimes Firearms retailer agrees to pay $125,000 and overhaul security following burglary of 18 guns, half of which have since surfaced in crime scenes across NJ and NY. Eric Blair Morristown Minute
Morristown Thu. Jul 3 2025 Mount Laurel Police Accused of Failing to Protect Residents from Racial Harassment State civil rights officials found probable cause that the department neglected repeated bias complaints before a 2021 arrest drew widespread attention. John Lange Morristown Minute
Morristown Wed. Jul 2 2025 NJ Sues Trump Admin Over Health Data Sharing With ICE Lawsuit challenges alleged illegal transfer of personal health records to ICE for immigration enforcement purposes, citing violations of federal law Eric Blair Morristown Minute
Morristown Tue. Jul 1 2025 Governor Signs Dozens of Bills Shaping New Jersey’s Fiscal, Tax, and Public Policy Landscape for 2025 Legislation includes funding reallocation, tax changes, education programs, and infrastructure upgrades as the state closes out its 2025 fiscal agenda. Eric Blair Morristown Minute
Morristown Tue. Jun 24 2025 Morris County Celebrates Fourth of July with Carnivals, Parades, and Fireworks From community carnivals to historical reenactments, residents have a range of options to celebrate Independence Day throughout Morris County. Chris Connors Editor
Morristown Tue. Jun 24 2025 Morris and Essex Law Enforcement Urge Vigilance Amid Global Tensions Increased patrols at houses of worship and infrastructure sites as officials respond to a heightened threat environment following international conflict Eric Blair Morristown Minute