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A July survey found that 62% of New Jersey adults delayed or went without medical care in the past year because of cost, New Jersey 101.5 reported. Altarum's Healthcare Value Hub ran the poll, which covered more than 1,400 state adults. The station paired that result with KFF's 2026 Employer...
New Jersey's total tax revenue in 2024 reached $51.8 billion, of which estate and gift taxes contributed $540.6 million, representing 1% of the total collections, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC). The State Government Tax Collections (STC) survey tracks five major tax...
NEW JERSEY — The American Red Cross is urging New Jersey residents to donate blood or platelets ahead of the holiday season, when busy schedules and seasonal activities can make it more difficult to maintain a reliable blood supply for patients in need. Donors of all blood types are...
NEW JERSEY — The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities is seeking public input on how the state should evaluate proposed advanced nuclear energy projects, including their potential effects on electricity bills, public safety, local communities and the environment. The NJBPU has opened a public comment period on its...
Election Day is over, but how candidates handle victory and defeat may determine what happens next. To the winners and losers of Tuesday’s elections, I offer some unsolicited advice from someone who has spent the better part of his adult life in the political trenches of New Jersey. First,...
NEW JERSEY — NORWESCAP, which serves residents in Warren, Sussex and Hunterdon counties, is among four New Jersey nonprofit organizations sharing a combined $25,000 in grants from the American Water Charitable Foundation to support housing stability, financial security and access to essential community resources. New Jersey American Water and...
Morris County Commissioner and small business owner Tom Mastrangelo today announced that he will seek the Republican nomination for New Jersey State Assembly in the 26th Legislative District in 2027, pledging to bring conservative leadership, fiscal discipline and a taxpayer-first approach to Trenton. “New Jersey taxpayers are fed up with...
Get ready to experience the magic of the holiday season* as we guide you through the best New Jersey Christmas light shows for 2026**. From dazzling neighborhood setups to enchanting attractions, the Garden State transforms into a twinkling wonderland during this festive time. Whether you’re on the lookout for grand light shows or themed displays that capture the spirit of Christmas, New Jersey has something special for everyone.
We rebuilt the Shore, but failed to learn the lessons of the disaster. Fourteen years ago, Superstorm Sandy slammed into New Jersey, changing our state forever. Thirty-eight people lost their lives, 346,000 homes were damaged or destroyed, 2 million people lost power, and the state suffered an estimated $30 billion in economic damage.
Massachusetts and New Jersey bar winter utility shutoffs from Nov. 15 to Mar. 15, while Connecticut hardship customers are protected Nov. 1 to May 1.
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission facilities and U.S. Postal Service locations will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. All NJMVC facilities, including motor vehicle agencies, road test sites and inspection stations, will be closed for the state holiday. Facilities will operate during normal business hours for the remainder of the week.
WASHINGTON — Three New Jersey congressional candidates were among 11 winners from the first slate of political endorsements ever issued by the American Association of University Professors, the national faculty union said Nov. 6. The AAUP, a union and membership association of college faculty and other academic professionals founded...
The Mercer County Library System is partnering with Maker’s Place, a nonprofit diaper bank and resource center, for its annual diaper drive to support low-income families in Trenton. Community members can drop off diaper donations at any Mercer County Library System branch through Nov. 30. Diapers in sizes 4...
TRENTON, N.J. — Every New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission facility will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of the state holiday, the agency announced Monday. The closure covers all MVC agencies, road test sites and inspection stations, the commission said. Facilities will keep their normal business hours on the other days of the week.
It’s bad enough New Jersey has the highest property and corporate taxes in the nation. Now, a report from online lending marketplace LendingTree Inc. has determined the Garden State has the worst drivers, too. Drivers in the nation’s most densely populated states had the country’s highest accident rate, which...
Trying to find the right township office, check a recycling schedule or figure out who to call when the power goes out? TLS has put together a new Town Resources page to make those everyday questions easier. The page brings together practical contacts and official links for Lakewood, Jackson, Manchester,...
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) announced Nov. 5 a $9 million investment in the Summer Youth Work Experience Program (SYWEP). This expands the initiative to include teens as young as 14 and youth up to 24, and increases outreach to better support community-based violence intervention initiatives and the neighborhoods they serve. Funding for the year includes a $1 million increase from last year.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — A trip to watch the New York Jets turned into a million-dollar celebration for one Monmouth County man, who walked onto the field at MetLife Stadium and walked away with a life-changing prize. Michael Kozuch, 66, of Tinton Falls, became New Jersey’s newest millionaire after...
