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Pallone, Pou warn of FIFA’s ‘potentially deceptive’ ticket pricing practices

May 7, 2026 4:20 pm

Two New Jersey House Democrats are blasting FIFA’s “potentially deceptive” ticket pricing practices for upcoming World Cup matches, adding a new front in a long-simmering war between New Jersey’s leaders and the international soccer organization. In a letter to FIFA...

Gopal introduces another bill intended to refine New Jersey’s pardon process

May 5, 2026 12:35 pmMay 5, 2026 6:46 pm

State Sen. Vin Gopal (D-Long Branch) introduced a bill Monday that would strengthen the requirements for registering as a government affairs agent, which he says is meant to increase transparency around the state’s pardon process. The bill, S4216, would require...

Sherrill picks veteran child advocate for cabinet post

May 4, 2026 11:38 amMay 4, 2026 12:27 pm

Completing the task of assembling a cabinet, Gov. Mikie Sherrill will nominate Joseph Ribsam, Jr. a child welfare advocate who began his career in New Jersey, to serve as Commissioner of the Department of Children and Families. Ribsam now serves...

Sherrill opens door to redrawing N.J. congressional map

May 1, 2026 12:06 pmMay 1, 2026 9:02 pm

Up until now, New Jersey has not been on the front lines of the nationwide mid-decade congressional redistricting war, but that may be starting to change. During an appearance on CNN last night, Gov. Mikie Sherrill said that she’d be...

The Next 100 Days: A pastoral charge in a time of targeted harm

April 30, 2026 9:49 amApril 30, 2026 9:49 am

OPINION As Governor Mikie Sherrill completes her first 100 days in office, there is real reason to acknowledge what has been a strong and well‑run start. At a time when national politics are defined by disorder and cruelty, this administration...

Trump administration sues N.J. over law barring ICE from wearing face coverings

April 29, 2026 4:59 pm

The Trump administration is suing New Jersey over a law banning law enforcement agents from wearing masks during routine operations, arguing the state lacks the authority to regulate federal law enforcement. Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed the bill in March; the...

Sherrill signs executive action ordering reviews, recommendations on housing affordability

April 27, 2026 2:49 pm

Gov. Mikie Sherrill on Monday signed an executive order directing state agencies to submit proposals to increase address housing affordability, a plan she said will help accelerate housing construction and lower costs. The order, signed in the Statehouse on Monday,...