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Morristown Wed. Dec 3 2025

New Jersey Caps Prescription Drug Copays for State-Regulated Health Plans

Insulin, EpiPens, and Asthma Inhalers Now Subject to Monthly Out-of-Pocket Cost Limits Under New State Regulations

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Morristown Wed. Dec 3 2025

New Jersey Gas Tax to Rise by 4.2 Cents in 2026 to Fund Infrastructure Projects

State Treasury announces adjustment under 2024 law to fund $11 billion in road and bridge projects through the Transportation Trust Fund

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Morristown Weather: Thursday December 4

High: 40°

Low: 22°

Wind: 9 MPH NW

Chance of rain: 0%

Sunny, with a high of 40 and low of 22 degrees. Sunny in the morning, overcast for the afternoon, clear in the evening,

Morristown Tue. Dec 2 2025

How Vaccine Misinformation Became U.S. Policy: From Fringe Myth to the CDC’s Autism Reversal

Years-long campaign to falsely link vaccines & autism evolved from conspiracy to federal guidance, reshaping the CDC, weakening disease surveillance, & endangering public health

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Morristown Mon. Dec 1 2025

State Reaches $49.5M Settlement Over Decades-Long Groundwater Contamination in Pohatcong Valley

Settlement addresses one of New Jersey's largest natural resource damage recoveries, resolving claims tied to toxic chemical discharges across four Warren County municipalities.

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Morristown Mon. Dec 1 2025

NJ Sues to Block Federal SNAP Policy That Could Cut Off Food Aid for Legal Immigrants in N.J.

New guidance from the USDA could strip food assistance from thousands of lawful immigrants. Attorney General Matthew Platkin says not so fast.

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Morristown Mon. Dec 1 2025

Morris County Freeholder Pleads Guilty to Bribery Scheme

John Cesaro admits to accepting $7,700 in cash to steer legal contracts; state seeks five-year prison term and permanent public service ban.

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Morristown Fri. Nov 21 2025

Thanksgiving 2025: Best & Worst Times to Travel in the NJ–NY Region

With nearly 82M Americans expected to travel this Thanksgiving, residents in the tri‑state area face peak congestion and delays — here’s how local travelers can plan ahead.

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Morristown Wed. Nov 19 2025

Horizon to Pay $100 Million in Record False Claims Settlement with New Jersey

State alleges insurer knowingly overcharged health plans for public employees and concealed violations of contract terms from 2020 to 2025.

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Morristown Wed. Nov 19 2025

14 Charged in Multimillion-Dollar Sports Betting Ring Tied to Organized Crime in North Jersey

Led by an alleged Lucchese crime family soldier, the illegal operation stretched across multiple states and involved relatives, student athletes, and gambling agents.

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Morristown Thu. Nov 13 2025

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