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State attorneys general challenge attempts to dismantle consumer protection bureau

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New York Attorney General Letitia James are leading a coalition of 23 attorneys general in opposing efforts by the Trump Administration and Elon Musk to defund and dismantle the Consumer Financial...

By Mercer Times | Feb 20, 2025

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Ocean County residents face indictment over weapons and drug charges

By Mercer Times | Feb 19, 2025

Two Ocean County residents, George Garulle and Dana Restaino, have been indicted on charges related to illegal firearms and drug offenses.

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman criticizes Trump and Musk's influence on American policies

By Mercer Times | Feb 19, 2025

Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman voiced strong criticisms against Donald Trump and Elon Musk in her recent tweets from February 16 and February 19, 2025.

TCNJ hosts artist-in-residence Sebastienne Mundheim for collaborative student workshops

By Mercer Times | Feb 17, 2025

This semester, The College of New Jersey's (TCNJ) School of the Arts and Communication is hosting Sebastienne Mundheim as Artist-in-Residence along with her company, White Box Theatre.

New Jersey reports slight dip in total gaming revenue for January 2025

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has released the gaming revenue results for January 2025.

Watson Coleman criticizes GOP budget and defunding of consumer protection agency

In a series of tweets dated February 13 and 14, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman voiced strong opposition to Republican-proposed budget cuts and efforts to defund the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

Attorneys general challenge Trump's ban on transgender military service

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has aligned with a coalition of 20 state attorneys general to file an amicus brief supporting a lawsuit against President Trump's executive order that bans transgender individuals from serving in the...

Grand jury decides no charges against officer in fatal NJ car crash

A state grand jury in New Jersey has decided not to press criminal charges against Elizabeth Police Officer Michael White.

Federal judge blocks Trump's birthright citizenship executive order

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, along with attorneys general from 13 states and the City of San Francisco, has released a statement following a federal judge's decision to grant a preliminary injunction against President Trump's...

Suspended police chief convicted of misconduct and assault

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) announced the conviction of suspended Manville Police Chief Thomas Herbst.

Watson Coleman criticizes GOP budget proposals as harmful to working families

On February 13, 2025, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman voiced her opposition to Republican budget proposals via social media posts during House Budget Committee meetings.

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman addresses constituents in tele-town hall

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman engages with constituents through a Tele-Town Hall and criticizes potential conflicts of interest involving billionaire CEOs in regulatory roles in recent social media posts dated February 13, 2025

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman criticizes Republican budget plans impacting New Jersey's 12th district

By Mercer Times | Feb 12, 2025

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman expressed concerns over billionaire influence and Republican budget proposals affecting essential services in New Jersey's 12th district through a series of tweets on February 12, 2025.

Nursing student Elyse Ryan aids underserved communities both abroad and locally

Elyse Ryan, a nursing student with a minor in public health, recently completed an 18-day trip where she provided care in areas lacking basic amenities such as running water and consistent electricity.

New Jersey sees 19% rise in Super Bowl betting

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) have released preliminary data on wagering for Super Bowl LIX, which took place on February 9, 2025.

Researchers develop tools for managing conflict in romantic relationships

Two researchers from The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) have been exploring ways to manage conflict in romantic relationships.

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman criticizes Republican budget for impact on healthcare and social services

U.S. Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman from New Jersey’s 12th district expressed significant concerns regarding the Republican budget proposal via tweets dated February 11, 2025.

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman questions financial transparency and defends cancer research funding

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman addresses issues such as financial transparency and cancer research funding through social media posts dated February 10 and February 11, 2025.