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. Eric Blair Morristown Minute
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 May 6 2025 Outdated Systems and Staff Shortages Trigger Air Traffic Control Crisis at Newark Airport Brief but critical communication failure on April 28 cascaded into prolonged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 Chris Connors Editor
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. John Lange Morristown Minute
Chris Connors Editor 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. You must log in to thank, flag, or reply I disagree with this This is unverified Spam Offensive
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. John Lange Morristown Minute
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. Eric Blair Morristown Minute
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. Chris Connors Editor
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. John Lange Morristown Minute
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 Eric Blair Morristown Minute
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. John Lange Morristown Minute
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. Eric Blair Morristown Minute
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 Eric Blair Morristown Minute
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 John Lange Morristown Minute
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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.