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Attorney General Platkin announces settlement with video sharing service over endorsement guidelines

By Mercer Times | Jul 29, 2024

TRENTON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, along with 29 other Attorneys General, announced a settlement addressing potential consumer protection and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Endorsement Guideline violations by Baron App, which operates as Cameo. Cameo is a platform that allows users to hire celebrities for personalized video messages.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Mercer County in week ending July 27?

By Mercer Times | Jul 28, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Mercer Times area weekly mass times

By Mercer Times | Jul 28, 2024

The following parishes in the Mercer Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Attorney General's Office investigates fatal police shooting in Fort Lee

By Mercer Times | Jul 28, 2024

The Attorney General’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting by a police officer that occurred Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Fort Lee, New Jersey. One woman sustained fatal injuries. Her identity is not being released at this time.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mercer County in week ending July 20?

By Mercer Times | Jul 27, 2024

The only price of regular 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.

From Garden State Times

College of New Jersey listed among least affordable New Jersey institutions for in-state students in 2023

By Garden State Times | 6 months ago

College costs for in-state students at the College of New Jersey, in Ewing, were $18,685 in 2023, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Governor Murphy signs bill limiting childcare improvement grants

By Mercer Times | Jul 26, 2024

Today, Governor Murphy signed a new bill into law.

Attorney General appoints Theresa L. Hilton as acting Mercer County prosecutor

By Mercer Times | Jul 26, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced the appointment of Assistant Attorney General Theresa L. Hilton, a Deputy Director for the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ), as Acting Mercer County Prosecutor. This appointment follows the retirement of Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo Onofri on August 1, 2024, after a 27-year tenure at the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office, including over nine years as County Prosecutor.

New Jersey state trooper pleads guilty to assaulting handcuffed woman

By Mercer Times | Jul 26, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that a New Jersey State Police trooper from Gloucester County has pleaded guilty to punching a handcuffed woman in the face while holding a metal flashlight. The incident occurred while the victim was in the backseat of a police vehicle awaiting medical evaluation.

Governor signs acts addressing medical debt relief and AI investment

By Mercer Times | Jul 26, 2024

Governor Phil Murphy has enacted the Louisa Carman Medical Debt Relief Act, aimed at helping New Jersey residents avoid medical debt and protect them from aggressive collectors.

Former CFO sentenced for embezzling over $1.5 million from law firm

By Mercer Times | Jul 26, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced the sentencing of John Dunlea, a former chief financial officer of a Morristown-based national law firm, for embezzling over $1.5 million from the firm and evading state income taxes.

Youth justice working group formed as NJ plans facility closures

By Mercer Times | Jul 26, 2024

Plans for the closure of two existing youth facilities in New Jersey are moving forward as Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced the establishment of a Youth Justice Working Group.

U.S. Rep. Watson Coleman votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

By Mercer Times | Jul 25, 2024

U.S. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

New Jersey expands paid internship program to support nearly 580 students

By Mercer Times | Jul 25, 2024

The Murphy Administration has announced that 133 employers in New Jersey have received grants through the Career Accelerator Internship Grant Program.

Attorney General announces working group on future uses of secure youth facilities

By Mercer Times | Jul 25, 2024

New Jersey to Look for New Potential Uses as the New Jersey Training School and Female Secure Care and Intake Facility Set to Close

Attorney General's office releases video from fatal police shooting investigation

By Mercer Times | Jul 25, 2024

The Attorney General’s Office has released footage from two police body-worn cameras related to the death of Vincent Correa, 44, during a police encounter on March 8, 2024, in Hamilton Township, New Jersey. The incident is under investigation by the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA).

Federal funds boost EV infrastructure along I-95 corridor

By Mercer Times | Jul 25, 2024

On July 22, the Biden-Harris Administration announced over $4.3 billion in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants aimed at tackling climate change and advancing clean energy.

Murphy signs bill boosting NJ's artificial intelligence sector

By Mercer Times | Jul 25, 2024

Governor Phil Murphy has enacted legislation to stimulate investment in New Jersey's artificial intelligence (AI) sector.

Sara Ben-David appointed acting executive director of NJ Racing Commission

By Mercer Times | Jul 24, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced the appointment of Sara Ben-David as the Acting Executive Director of the New Jersey Racing Commission (NJRC). The NJRC, a nine-member bipartisan body appointed by the Governor, ensures the safety and integrity of New Jersey's horse racing industry.

New Jersey seeks worker feedback on generative artificial intelligence

By Mercer Times | Jul 24, 2024

In a pioneering move, New Jersey is reaching out to its workforce for insights on generative artificial intelligence.