NJ 101.5 Staff
Why is New Jersey asking people to fly the American flag? New poll may explain
As pride in America dips, local leaders are calling on residents to fly the flag and show their colors this summer.
Jersey City facing 20% tax increase. Should the rest of NJ bail them out?
Jersey City faces a $255 million budget crisis, prompting Mayor Solomon to push for a tax hike while battling criticism from suburban residents about fiscal fairness and past mismanagement.
NJ farms were crushed by April’s freeze — and your summer grocery bill could feel it next
A harsh freeze has left New Jersey farmers reeling, with officials predicting losses that could ripple through local grocery prices. More on this developing story coming up.
NJ has right to know what ‘serious illness’ has kept congressman 2 months in hiding
With nearly 90 missed votes recently, a certain congressman is raising eyebrows. Health struggles or something more? The community wants answers.
NJ warns Trump rollback could open floodgates to scams
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is facing some serious cuts, and New Jersey's Attorney General is sounding the alarm about what that could mean for everyday folks.
Big Tech’s power grab? NJ families stuck paying electric bills that keep rising
Rising electric bills in New Jersey are tied to booming AI data centers, which now drive 70% of new energy demand and could consume nearly 10% of state electricity by 2030.
NJ attorney general demands answers from GoFundMe over 1.4M ‘ghost’ pages
New Jersey's Attorney General is leading a coalition that questions GoFundMe's practices, highlighting unauthorized charity fundraising pages that could mislead donors and hurt nonprofits' reputations.
NJ governor loudly booed at Devils game honoring Olympic hero
Jack Hughes basked in Olympic glory, but a surprising twist erupted when the governor stepped in.
Only 1,250 NJ families will get $200 utility relief — here’s who qualifies
With rising utility bills hitting home, a pilot program is stepping in to assist some local families. Who’s eligible, and what’s the catch?
New Jersey splits sharply as poll claims Trump crossed the line on immigration
Recent polling reveals some surprising shifts in how New Jersey residents view immigration enforcement—it's a conversation that cuts across party lines.
New electric utility rates for NJ are here: See how much you’ll pay this summer
New Jersey's electric bills will stay stable this summer, with some PSEG customers enjoying small reductions, following a recent auction aimed at controlling utility costs.
NJ says beauty schools still aren’t teaching ‘Black hair’
New Jersey's new proposal for beauty schools focuses on training for all hair textures, requiring better tools and inclusive policies for nonbinary students, aiming for fairness in cosmetology education.