Mercer Times

The Attorney General’s Office is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. The multi-vehicle crash followed a police pursuit that began in Newark and ended in East Orange. The driver of one of the vehicles sustained fatal injuries, while two drivers from other civilian vehicles sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The identities of those involved are not being released at this time.

AG Platkin supports DEA's proposal on marijuana rescheduling

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin submitted a comment letter on Monday to the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) supporting the DEA’s proposed rule that would reschedule marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act, from Schedule I, which is reserved for highly addictive and dangerous substances like heroin, to Schedule III, in recognition of marijuana’s potential for therapeutic and medical benefits and lower risk for abuse. This is a welcome step toward a legal framework that would allow for common-sense regulation of a legal cannabis market for adults.

New Jersey joins IRS Direct File for free federal tax submissions

Governor Phil Murphy and U.S. Department of the Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo have announced that New Jersey residents will be able to use Direct File to submit their federal tax returns starting in Filing Season 2025.

1 gas station in cities throughout Mercer County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending July 20

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Ilana Witten named Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator

Neuroscientist Ilana Witten, who investigates the brain circuits behind learning and decision-making, has been named a 2024 Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Investigator.

Wagering at Haskell Stakes sets new record with over $21 million handle

Attorney General Platkin, New Jersey Racing Commission Announce Wagering at Haskell Stakes Sets New Record

New Jersey announces findings against landlords for alleged disability discrimination

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today that DCR has issued Findings of Probable Cause in eight additional cases alleging disability discrimination by management companies and housing providers in violation of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD).

TCNJ nursing students maintain perfect NCLEX pass rate

Nursing students at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) have once again achieved a perfect pass rate on the National Council of State Boards of Nursing's NCLEX exam.

Governor Murphy to appoint temporary replacement after Senator Menendez's resignation

Today, it was announced that U.S. Senator Bob Menendez has informed Governor Murphy of his decision to resign from the Senate, effective August 20, 2024.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Mercer County in week ending July 20

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at three gas stations in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Governor Murphy signs legislation clarifying hospital fee program

Today, Governor Murphy enacted new legislation by signing bill A-3364/S-2552 into law.

New Jersey offers free one-on-one FAFSA completion consultations for students

Current and prospective college students in New Jersey can now receive free one-on-one support to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before the September 15, 2024 deadline for state financial aid.

New Jersey enacts law to protect residents from predatory medical debt practices

Governor Phil Murphy has enacted the Louisa Carman Medical Debt Relief Act, a new law aimed at protecting New Jersey residents from falling into medical debt and shielding them from aggressive debt collection practices.

Mercer County awards $5,377,435 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023