The Latest Breaking News from New Jersey

Hockey fans roasted NHL on TNT’s Twitter for New Jersey-to-New York navigation blunder

Why would you take the George Washington Bridge when the Lincoln Tunnel is right there?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 18, 2023

Chris Christie derides Ron DeSantis for being outfoxed by Disney

Florida governor’s campaign against entertainment giant shows he is no conservative, says former New Jersey governor

The Guardian - US · Apr 18, 2023

New Jersey wins Supreme Court dispute against New York

The Supreme Court says New Jersey can withdraw from a commission the state created decades ago with New York to combat the mob’s influence at their joint port

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023

Halsey announces summer concert series benefiting LGBTQ+ organizations, arts education in New Jersey

NEW YORK — Halsey is performing a series of summer concerts to raise funds for causes that are dear to their heart — the rights of the LGBTQ community around the world, as well art education in their native state of New Jersey.

Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2023

Bruce Springsteen Day: New Jersey honor follows Covid diagnosis

Democratic governor Phil Murphy announces birthday celebration at event missed by singer, called ‘eerily healthy’ by Jon Stewart

The Guardian - US · Apr 17, 2023

Jon Stewart hosts American Music Honors

Steven Van Zandt, Sam Moore, Darlene Love and Steve Earle were honored at the star-studded event in New Jersey

Salon · Apr 16, 2023

Rutgers, unions announce agreement, classes to resume

Rutgers University and union representatives have announced an agreement on a framework for new contracts with several faculty unions, allowing a halt to a five-day strike that was the first such job action in the 257-year history of New Jersey’s flagship university

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2023

News briefs

Billions of New Jersey’s federal COVID-19 funding has yet to be spent

Tribune News Service · Apr 15, 2023

Billions of New Jersey’s federal COVID-19 funding has yet to be spent

More than $5 billion in funds the federal government gave New Jersey for COVID-19 relief in 2021 has yet to be spent, a report from the state’s auditor found.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 14, 2023

Governor Phil Murphy (D) issues three executive orders from April 3-9

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) issued three executive orders from April 3-9. As of April 9, Murphy has issued 13 executive orders in 2023 — four fewer than he did at this point a year ago. The orders are: 

Ballotpedia · Apr 14, 2023