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Field for New Jersey's 2025 governor's race expands, with radio host and teachers union president

Jun. 17, 2024 11:38 AM EDT

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A conservative New Jersey radio host and the head of the state's biggest teachers union launched campaigns for next year's gubernatorial election. Bill Spadea, who hosts a morning radio show for 101.5 FM, said in a video posted Monday that he's running for the...

Help is coming for a Jersey Shore town that's losing the man-vs-nature battle on its eroded beaches

Apr. 26, 2024 14:36 PM EDT

NORTH WILDWOOD, N.J. (AP) — A long-running sandstorm at the Jersey Shore could soon come to an end as New Jersey will carry out an emergency beach replenishment project at one of the state's most badly eroded beaches. North Wildwood and the state have been fighting in court for...

New Jersey Republican who nearly beat Murphy launches third bid for governor

Apr. 10, 2024 09:21 AM EDT

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Republican Jack Ciattarelli, who came close to defeating Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy in 2021, has launched a third straight bid for New Jersey's top executive office. Ciattarelli formally announced his bid Tuesday night in Freehold, pledging to take on the...