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Published 10 hours agoNJ attorney general joins multistate challenge to EPA rollback of power plant pollution limits
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined a coalition of 25 states, counties and cities Thursday in challenging the Trump administration’s rollback of federal greenhouse gas emission …
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Published 11 hours agoSchuylkill County Obituaries for October 1, 2026
Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Thursday, October 1, 2026 . Receive Daily Schuylkill County Obituary Alerts Kevin E. Garger Kevin E. Garger , 70, of New Ringgold, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 , at his home. Born on April 3, 1956, in…
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Published 13 hours agoGottheimer co-leads bipartisan House Intelligence Committee trip to Lebanon
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer returned Thursday from a bipartisan congressional delegation to Lebanon, where he said he pressed Lebanese leaders on the disarmament of Hezbollah and implementation …
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Published 19 hours agoNew Jersey ranks 6th for highest student loan payments, WalletHub study finds
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey has the sixth-highest median monthly student loan payment in the nation, according to a WalletHub study released Thursday. The personal finance company found the median …
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Published 19 hours agoSteinhardt, Gopal introduce bipartisan bills targeting prescription drug costs, PBMs
TRENTON, N.J. — State Sens. Doug Steinhardt and Vin Gopal have introduced a bipartisan package of bills aimed at controlling prescription drug costs by imposing new requirements on pharmacy benefit …
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Published 20 hours agoRutgers-Eagleton Poll: Gov. Sherrill approval at 44%, most approve of handling of Caldwell investigation
NEW JERSEY — Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s job approval rating stands at 44% among New Jersey adults, while about two-thirds say she has handled the ethics investigation involving former Lt. Gov. …
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Published 21 hours agoVandalism causes estimated $1,000 in damage to soccer field at park in Warren County
HOPE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Warren County) — New Jersey State Police are investigating after a soccer field at Swayze Mill Park in Hope Township was damaged by a vehicle Tuesday night, …
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Published September 30Mosquito spraying scheduled Thursday night in 2 Warren County communities
WARREN COUNTY, N.J. — Mosquito spraying is scheduled for Thursday night in portions of Hardwick and Independence townships, according to the Warren County Mosquito Control Commission. Treatment is scheduled from …
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Published September 30Rutgers-led study finds benzodiazepine prescriptions dropped nearly 27% over decade
NEW JERSEY — The number of benzodiazepine prescriptions dispensed in the United States declined sharply over the past decade, potentially signaling more cautious prescribing practices, according to a Rutgers Health-led …
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Published September 30Warren County Commissioner Kern discusses data center planning at statewide environmental conference
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (Middlesex County) — Warren County Commissioner James R. Kern III discussed data center development and local land-use planning during the Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions’ 2026 …
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Published September 30New Jersey minimum wage to increase to $16.48 an hour on Jan. 1
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey’s minimum wage will increase by 56 cents to $16.48 an hour for most employees beginning Jan. 1, 2027, according to the New Jersey Department of …
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Published September 29NJ health department recommends COVID-19 vaccine for everyone 6 months and older
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Health is recommending that everyone 6 months and older receive a COVID-19 vaccine for the 2026-27 respiratory illness season and has issued …