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Morristown Tue. May 6 2025

NJ Joins 18-State Lawsuit Challenging Trump Admin’s Halt on Wind Energy Development

New Jersey and 18 states argue that the federal freeze on wind projects threatens clean energy goals, economic investment, and affordable electricity.

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Morristown Tue. May 6 2025

Outdated Systems and Staff Shortages Trigger Air Traffic Control Crisis at Newark Airport

Brief but critical communication failure on April 28 cascaded into prolonged delays, cancellations & renewed scrutiny of FAA infrastructure at one of the nation's busiest airports

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Morristown Fri. May 2 2025

NJ Transit Rail Strike Looms, Forcing Major Service Reductions and Contingency Plans

A threatened walkout by NJ Transit engineers could halt all rail service starting May 16, leaving thousands of commuters dependent on limited bus and light rail alternatives.

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5-08-2025 10:13am

NJ TRANSIT and the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) have reached a tentative contract agreement.  NJ TRANSIT and the ATU have issued the following joint statement.

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Morristown Fri. May 2 2025

State Cracks Down on Illegal Waste Sites in Overburdened NJ Communities

NJ officials announce lawsuits and penalties targeting illegal waste operations in overburdened communities, part of an ongoing statewide environmental justice initiative.

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Morristown Wed. Apr 30 2025

NJ Joins Multistate Lawsuit to Block Trump Administration’s Dismantling of AmeriCorps

New Jersey stands with 24 other states in challenge to mass layoffs and program terminations that could halt vital service initiatives nationwide.

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Morristown Tue. Apr 29 2025

Trump Moves to Restrict Truck Driver Eligibility with English Proficiency Requirements

New executive order ignites debate over language proficiency requirements for commercial drivers, despite limited evidence linking English skills to crash rates.

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Morristown Mon. Apr 28 2025

NJ Sues Federal Government Over Threat to Withhold Over $1 Billion in Education Funding

New Jersey joins an 18-state coalition challenging new federal conditions on K-12 funding tied to diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.

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Morristown Thu. Apr 24 2025

Waretown Teen Charged in 15,000-Acre Wildfire Linked to Improperly Extinguished Bonfire

Authorities allege an improperly extinguished bonfire sparked one of NJ’s largest wildfires in two decades, leading to evacuations, destruction, and ongoing containment efforts

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Morristown Wed. Apr 23 2025

New Jersey Awards $1.3 Million in Grants to Expand Computer Science Education in Schools

Twelve school districts and three universities will receive funding to launch high school courses and train educators through statewide computer science initiatives.

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Morristown Wed. Apr 23 2025

NJ Sues RealPage, Major NJ Landlords for Alleged Rent-Fixing Scheme That Inflated Prices

Lawsuit accuses tech firm and 10 large landlords of colluding to drive up rents for tens of thousands of New Jersey renters through algorithmic pricing.

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Morristown Mon. Apr 21 2025

State Sues Discord for Failing to Protect Children from Online Predators, Harmful Content

Attorney General Platkin alleges messaging platform misled families and failed to enforce safety promises, exposing minors to explicit content and exploitation risks

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Morristown Mon. Apr 21 2025

Over 600,000 New Jersey Residents to See $927 Million in Medical Debt Forgiven

Fourth round of state-backed medical debt relief pushes total forgiveness past $1.1 billion, benefitting more than three-quarters of a million New Jerseyans since 2024

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