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politics1 day ago•8 min saved

Van Drew's Safe Seat Faces Real Tests in 2026 Midterms

New Jersey’s Jeff Van Drew, long viewed as unbeatable in a Trump-leaning South Jersey district, is now facing questions about vulnerability in the 2026 midterms as national shifts toward Democrats, local concerns like an AI data center in Vineland, and multiple Democratic challengers energize opposition; while some Republicans warn any district could flip, Van Drew’s camp remains confident, pointing to his district’s registration and history, with Democrats fielding several primary contenders.

via Politico|

#2026-midterms #democrats #jeff-van-drew

crime15 days ago•4 min saved

New Jersey Teacher Charged in 2021 Sexual Relationship With Former Student

Former New Jersey middle school teacher Ashley Fisler, 36, was arrested on six counts of first‑degree sexual assault of a minor, plus one count of second‑degree endangering the welfare of a child and one count of second‑degree official misconduct, for a sexual relationship with a student in 2021; the now‑adult victim reported it this year. Fisler taught social studies in Washington Township from 2014 to 2023 and is no longer employed.

via Fox News|

#crime #new-jersey #orchard-valley-middle-school

crime15 days ago•34 min saved

New Jersey teacher charged in sexual assault case linked to former student

A former New Jersey middle school teacher, 36-year-old Ashley Fisler, was arrested on six counts of first-degree sexual assault of a minor plus related charges for a 2021 sexual relationship with a student who is now an adult. Investigators found text messages and described encounters in her vehicle and classroom. Fisler taught social studies at Orchard Valley Middle School in Washington Township (Gloucester County) from 2014 to 2023 and is no longer employed.

via Yahoo|

#crime #new-jersey #orchard-valley-middle-school

immigration16 days ago•8 min saved

New Jersey Outlaws Local ICE Partnerships, Expands Immigrant Protections

New Jersey became the 10th state to ban local law enforcement from partnering with federal immigration authorities, codifying the Immigrant Trust Directive into law and prohibiting participation in ICE’s 287(g) program while tightening restrictions on detention, immigration-data sharing, and requiring ICE to show identification; exceptions exist for final removal orders or crimes. The bill aligns with broader Democratic-led immigration protections and faces potential federal legal challenges as courts have previously upheld the directive.

via boltsmag.org|

#287g #ice #immigrant-rights

politics18 days ago•184 min saved

Frazer named US Attorney for New Jersey as court-led leadership dispute ends

Chief Judge Renee Bumb appointed Robert Frazer as US attorney for New Jersey, ending a weeks-long leadership clash after rulings found the office’s leadership structure unlawful. The DOJ worked with the court on Frazer’s appointment, a move that should resume prosecutions that had been delayed by the dispute and could guide similar arrangements in other districts.

via CNN|

#judiciary #justice-department #leadership-dispute

politics18 days ago•7 min saved

Frazer Named Acting U.S. Attorney, Ends New Jersey's Prosecution Standoff

New Jersey judges appointed Robert Frazer, a long-time federal prosecutor, as acting U.S. attorney, ending a months-long clash between the courts and the Justice Department over leadership of the office; Frazer replaces a rotating slate of interim appoinments after court rulings found earlier arrangements unlawful and signals that prosecutions can resume with DOJ backing.

via The Washington Post|

#frazer #judiciary #justice-department

politics18 days ago•6 min saved

Career prosecutor named NJ U.S. Attorney to end leadership standoff

Judges appoint Robert Frazer, a longtime career prosecutor in the New Jersey U.S. Attorney’s Office, to lead the office, a move supported by the Trump administration as the state grapples with a leadership vacuum and ongoing conflicts over interim chiefs, with Frazer poised to serve until a Senate-confirmed successor is named.

via Politico|

#judicial-leadership #new-jersey #politics

news20 days ago•14 min saved

Powerball March 21, 2026: Winning numbers and a $120 million jackpot

Powerball's March 21, 2026 drawing produced a $120 million jackpot (cash option $54.4 million) with numbers 12, 28, 36, 41, 59 and Powerball 2; Power Play was 2x. Drawings occur three times weekly at 10:59 p.m. ET. Mega Millions is at $60 million, and the last Powerball jackpot win was March 2 in Arkansas for $250.8 million.

via Bergen Record|

#lottery #march-21-2026 #new-jersey

politics24 days ago•6 min saved

Judge Forces DOJ Accountability Over New Jersey Office Leadership

A New Jersey federal judge ejected a prosecutor from a sentencing hearing and ordered the three leaders of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in New Jersey to testify about who runs the office, illustrating a broader clash between the DOJ and federal judges over office leadership and operational control.

via The New York Times|

#federal-courts #justice-department #leadership-structure

local25 days ago•1 min saved

NJ Storms Knock Down Trees, Wires, Plunging Towns into Outages

Overnight storms toppled trees and power lines across New Jersey, triggering widespread outages and road closures in towns from Elmwood Park to Cranford, with restoration times not yet announced.

via News12 | New Jersey|

#downed-trees #local #new-jersey

news1 month ago•13 min saved

Tuesday Mega Millions Draw Hits $533M Jackpot with 16-21-30-35-65 and Megaball 7

The Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday's drawing was estimated at $533 million (cash option $244.2 million); the winning numbers were 16, 21, 30, 35, 65 and Megaball 7. The article notes the game now costs $5 per ticket with a 10x multiplier, with drawings on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 p.m.; New Jersey last saw a Mega Millions jackpot win of $90 million on December 2. Odds of hitting the jackpot are 1 in 290,472,336.

via Bergen Record|

#jackpot #lottery #mega-millions

business1 month ago•20 min saved

Texas Emerges as ExxonMobil’s New Legal Home, Moving From New Jersey

ExxonMobil announced it plans to move its legal headquarters from New Jersey to Texas, with the board recommending shareholders vote to redomicile at the May 27 annual meeting. The move would align the company’s legal home with its operating base in the Houston area, while not changing operations or employee locations. Texas’ business-friendly reforms, including the Texas Business Court, are cited as factors, and the move places Exxon among other major firms that have redomiciled in Texas in recent years.

via The Texas Tribune|

#business #business-environment #exxonmobil

politics1 month ago•8 min saved

Sherrill Centers NJ Budget on Affordability, Slashing Senior Tax Relief

Gov. Mikie Sherrill unveiled a $60.7 billion New Jersey budget with $2 billion in cuts, including a $500 million reduction to the Stay NJ senior property-tax relief program, and relies on new fees and narrower business deductions to close a projected deficit, while funding pensions, K-12 education, preschool aid, and Medicaid and sending the plan to weeks of legislative hearings with no increase in taxes on individuals.

via Politico|

#affordability #budget #mikie-sherrill

justice1 month ago•18 min saved

Judge rules Trump-era NJ U.S. attorney picks illegal, replacement trio also unauthorized

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration illegally bypassed Congress to install three nominees as U.S. attorney for New Jersey, upending leadership in the office; the trio named to replace interim U.S. attorney Alina Habba are also deemed to be serving illegally, with the decision paused for potential appeal.

via The Washington Post|

#judicial-appointments-and-nominations #justice #legal-proceedings

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Judge Nixes Trump-Backed Trio in New Jersey U.S. Attorney Office

A federal judge ruled that Attorney General Pam Bondi illegally created a three-person leadership for the New Jersey U.S. Attorney’s Office, effectively bypassing the normal appointment process. The judge disqualified the trio from prosecutions and warned against further unlawful appointments, reflecting broader concerns about politicizing the DOJ under the Trump administration.

via Democracy Docket|

#doj #habba #matthew-brann