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The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Juvenile Justice Commission celebrates two decades of reform at conference

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Juvenile Justice Commission (JJC) marked two decades of the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) at the 2024 Youth Justice Conference held on October 10th and 11th. The event, titled "Partners in Progress: Celebrating 20 Years of JDAI and Youth Justice Reform in New Jersey," brought together around 300 participants to discuss youth justice reform.

New Jersey settles worker misclassification case with delivery firm for $2.7 million

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo have announced a $2.7 million settlement with Publishers Circulation Fulfillment, Inc. (PCF). The company was found to have misclassified its delivery workers as independent contractors instead of employees.

Campaign manager sentenced over fraudulent ballot efforts in N.J. governor primary

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, along with the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA), has announced the sentencing of a campaign manager from Hunterdon County for attempting to fraudulently place a candidate on the Democratic primary ballot in New Jersey's 2021 gubernatorial race.

New Jersey reports mixed results in gaming revenue for September

By Mercer Times | Oct 17, 2024

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has released the gaming revenue results for September 2024. The report shows varied performance across different sectors within the state's gaming industry.

New Jersey AG announces action against alleged housing discrimination

By Mercer Times | Oct 17, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has announced that the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) has found probable cause in ten cases related to alleged housing discrimination against individuals receiving rental assistance. These cases, spread across seven counties in New Jersey, involve claims that landlords denied rental opportunities or failed to complete necessary documentation for applicants receiving rental aid.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Mercer County in week ending Oct. 12

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mercer County in week ending Oct. 12?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

New Jersey introduces rules for transparency in prescription drug pricing

The Murphy Administration has introduced new regulations to enhance transparency in prescription drug pricing in New Jersey.

Attorney General mourns death of Detective Monica Mosley

This morning, the Bridgeton community is mourning the loss of Sgt. Monica Mosley, a detective with the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office. She was shot and killed in her home last night. Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin expressed his condolences, stating, “Each of us should be able to feel safe in our homes, and when that safety is broken, it impacts us all.”

New Jersey introduces rules for transparency in prescription drug pricing

Advancing efforts to address the high cost of prescription drugs in New Jersey, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs have announced new rules to enhance transparency in drug pricing. These rules became effective following acceptance by the Office of Administrative Law and are part of a legislative initiative signed by Governor Phil Murphy in July 2023.

Packard Foundation awards fellowship to Saien Xie for electronic material innovation

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation has named Saien Xie, an assistant professor at Princeton University, as one of the 20 recipients of the 2024 Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering. The fellowship supports innovative, early-career scientists and engineers with unrestricted funds to pursue their research.

1 gas station in cities throughout Mercer County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Oct. 5

By Mercer Times | Oct 13, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Which former Mercer Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14?

By Mercer Times | Oct 13, 2024

These former Mercer Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14.

Mercer Times area weekly mass times

By Mercer Times | Oct 12, 2024

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

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Mercer County in week ending Oct. 5?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

New Jersey inspects Halloween pop-up stores for compliance with consumer protection laws

The Division of Consumer Affairs in New Jersey has conducted compliance inspections of temporary Halloween "pop-up" stores to ensure they adhere to laws protecting consumers from fraud and deception. As Halloween approaches, these pop-up stores appear in rented spaces, offering costumes, decorations, candy, and more.

New Jersey officials warn against charity scams amid hurricane relief efforts

As the southeastern United States deals with the aftermath of two devastating hurricanes, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs have issued a warning to New Jersey residents about potential charity scams targeting those wishing to donate to relief efforts.

New rule mandates US-wide replacement of lead pipes within ten years