9+ hour, 36+ min ago  (276+ words) A newly filed lawsuit alleges missed payments and default on leased and financed equipment tied to the township volunteer squad. Toms River, NJ " The Jackson Township First Aid Squad is facing a civil lawsuit in Ocean County Superior Court alleging…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (432+ words) New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport is leading a multistate coalition urging the federal government to withdraw a proposed rule they say would raise health insurance costs and reduce coverage. Trenton, NJ " New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and attorneys…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (406+ words) By Mayor Daniel T. Rodrick For decades, the Ocean County Joint Insurance Fund, managed by Connor Strong, has held a dominant position in the county's insurance market. This monopoly has stifled competition, leaving municipalities like ours without viable alternatives as rates…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (262+ words) NJ public workers and ACA enrollees face steep health premium hikes for 2026 Trenton, N.J. " Health insurance premiums in New Jersey are set to rise sharply in 2026, with public employees and Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace enrollees bracing for some of the…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (314+ words) Trenton, NJ " New Jersey has joined the U.S. Department of Justice and three other states in a proposed settlement that would require UnitedHealth Group to divest significant home health assets as part of its planned $3.3 billion acquisition of Amedisys, Inc. The…...

8+ mon, 2+ day ago  (168+ words) The report, authored by Richard J. Maher, asserts that New Jersey, like many states, is facing a growing financial burden from illegal immigration, fueled by rising border crossings and federal policy rollbacks since 2021. The study ties much of the spending surge…...