Gov. Phil Murphy's final State of the State popping off now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTVH...

TODAY: Gov. Phil Murphy will put a punctuation mark on his 8 years in office, as Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill waits in the wings to take the helm from the term-limited governor when she is sworn in Jan. 20. njbiz.com/murphy-final...

Trump prompted resignations are starting to show up in federal data. PA, NJ lost thousands of federal jobs in 2025. via @joeyerardi.bsky.social, @fallonroth.bsky.social, Ariana Perez-Castells and John Duchneskie www.inquirer.com/business/def...

404 Media has obtained material that explains how two surveillance systems ICE recently purchased, work. One can track phones without a warrant and follow their owners home or to their employer. @evystadium.bsky.social has more. Scoop by @josephcox.bsky.social: www.404media.co/inside-ices-...

Sound off #parents, NJ schools are going "phone-free" next school year. njbiz.com/murphy-nj-ph...

Asbury Park - man, it blows my mind. Take a look at the ULTRA-luxury living coming to the Shore here njbiz.com/take-a-look-...

Another celeb-back #cannabis shop shutters doors in #NJ njbiz.com/ice-t-cannab...

Hospital #mergers already heating up in 2026: njbiz.com/englewood-he...

Sam Spade, Nancy Drew and Miss Marples?! apnews.com/article/publ...

What #marijuana policy shift means for #realestate "... order might eventually help break down barriers in lending, #realestate zoning and property #leasing...The most immediate positive effect for legalized cannabis sellers could be a significant decrease in taxes..." www.costar.com/article/8464...

This is some wild framing.

Crazy I have Vans sneakers that are literally at least 20 years old and I used to wear daily during shifts at the ice cream place I worked at in college and high schooly that are still completely intact (but covered in fudge, sprinkles, etc) and the ones I bought four months ago are falling apart.

A state judge ordered a new hearing on the $802M proposed project, finding that the city planning board improperly approved it by failing to allow the public to cross-examine the developer's expert witnesses.

Not only did Senator Jim Beach’s conduct at last week’s hearing embarrass our state, but he also violated the right to free speech enshrined in our federal and state constitutions. Just like President Trump, everyone must follow the law. Read my letter here:

The Times Sues Defense Department www.nytco.com/press/the-ti...

Eek. As if the overly aggressive (and overwhelmingly annoying) scaling at the self-checkout lanes weren’t already sending a message … www.nj.com/news/2025/12...

"The proposal from state #lawmakers to weaken the comptroller has become a cause célèbre for the state’s progressive Democratic base — while also drawing comparisons to the Trump administration’s efforts to fire inspectors general and take control of independent..." www.politico.com/news/2025/12...

As Hegseth advances an investigation into Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, remember: - Kelly didn’t do anything wrong - This sends an unsubtle signal to active-duty servicemembers - With Jan 6 in mind, Team Trump shouldn’t be so casual about throwing around the word “sedition” www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...

(Doing the opposite of that Zoolander scene) What is this, a glove for giants?

Earlier this week, a new page titled “Vaccines and Autism” appeared on the CDC website. The agency's employees are not happy about it. “The best way I can put it is it feels like we’re on a hijacked airplane.”

In 1982, Carnegie Mellon University professor Scott Fahlman suggested using :-) for humorous comments after his colleagues took a joke about mercury seriously. www.wired.com/story/a-comp...

U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols - The Washington Post Incredible lede.

A reminder that seven years ago almost to the day, the CIA determined that Mohammed Bin Salman ordered the killing of @washingtonpost.com journalist Jamal Khashoggi. I hired and worked with Jamal for a year. www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...

I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered. He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here : www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...

This morning’s video components offer two-parters. A question to the exec team and then also to their employees. First up - how does your company support women?

Broke out the fun ones 👠for this morning’s @njbiz.bsky.social Empowering Women event, celebrating companies and organizations that invest, support and champion #WomenInBusiness.

Panel recap coming in today's Morning Roundup newsletter. Sign up to start your day with the latest in #NJ #business news📨👉https://njbiz.com/daily-other-newsletters/

New Jersey maintained its ranking on the Fall 2025 #Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, placing third nationwide for the number of “A”-graded facilities in the state. Get the breakdown here ⤵️ https://njbiz.com/new-jersey-hospital-safety-ranking-fall-2025/

How do #NJ #hospitals fare when it comes to safety? The LeapFrog Group is out with its latest grades today ⤵️ njbiz.com/new-jersey-h...

A key decision about the state gas tax is pending in Trenton. That means NJ motorists should know soon whether the state’s per-gallon gas tax must be increased at the start of 2026 to help maintain billions in planned spending on transportation infrastructure. @njspotlightnews.org

B.A.N.A.N.A.S. www.cnn.com/2025/11/12/b...

“The consequences extend beyond lost money. Hazardous gambling is correlated with increased rates of anxiety and depression, and young men who engage in it are more likely to slide into a full-blown gambling addiction. Boys who frequently gamble miss more classes, perform worse in school”

The sinkholes that shut down I-80 for three months in Wharton cost the state $30 million to repair which are holding up despite two incident that tripped monitoring sensors.

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman announced she will retire from Congress when her term ends in 2027. “I made a commitment years ago to always lead the charge on behalf of those I represent, and I believe I have fulfilled that commitment to the very best of my abilities,” she said. 📷: AP Photo/Evan Vucci

Proud to grant 19 commutations and 29 pardons as part of our Administration’s groundbreaking clemency initiative – our fourth round of clemency actions. Today, we are taking another step forward in promoting public safety and building a stronger and fairer justice system.

What is this "retire" concept? "Most working #women won’t see equal pay before they retire, Bankrate analysis finds" www.bankrate.com/personal-fin...

"Wholesale #turkey prices have surged 75% since October 2024, according to an analysis by the Purdue University College of Agriculture." www.cnbc.com/2025/11/06/t...

SCOOP (free, as it's FOIA-based!): I obtained 1,665 pgs of documents about "Bicken Ben," a growing private school the Zuckerbergs ran illegally out of their Palo Alto compound Neighbors complained the school for years. Then, in 2024, they reached their breaking point: www.wired.com/story/mark-z...

UnitedHealth Group subsidiary Optum plans to lay off 572 workers in New Jersey early next year and will reportedly shut down dozens of medical clinics across the state this month. https://njbiz.com/optum-layoffs-nj-medical-clinic-closures/

I'm just a girl came 🎶 on shuffle the other day - and remember how cool Gwen Stefani used to be?

While he was ultimately convicted, Guiteau was not alone in this argument. Others had also accused the lead physician, Dr. Doctor Willard Bliss, of negligence. That’s not a typo BTW. The doctor’s first name was Doctor. Our takeaway from all this? Wash your hands.

The Washington Post on Abigail Spanberger: "No woman has led Virginia since its colonial government was formed 406 years ago."

Framing last night's elections as a (group) Dem win and not a group GOP loss misses the mark for me.

BREAKING: Zohran Mamdani is elected mayor of New York City in a historic victory. Read more: bloom.bg/43gDsBz 📷️: Michael M. Santiago/Getty