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NJ Plastic Bag Ban: What the Law Covers and the Repeal Debate

NJ News Today Staff October 14, 2026

The NJ plastic bag ban explained: plastic and grocery paper bags banned since May 2022, foam and straw rules, exemptions, fines and the repeal bill A5338.

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NJ Budget FY2027 Explained: $60.7 Billion Plan and What Changed

NJ News Today Staff October 8, 2026

The NJ budget for FY2027 explained: $60.7 billion in spending, a $7.3 billion pension payment, school aid, ANCHOR, Stay NJ cuts and a bigger child credit.

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Why Can’t You Pump Your Own Gas in NJ? The 1949 Law Explained

NJ News Today Staff October 1, 2026

Why can’t you pump your own gas in NJ? A 1949 safety law requires attendants, and most residents like it. See the history, polls and repeal efforts.

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NJ Electric Rates 2026: Why Bills Rose and What Relief Exists

NJ News Today Staff September 28, 2026

NJ electric rates jumped in 2025 and held steady in June 2026. See changes by utility, the $25 and $150 bill credits and new laws on data centers.

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NJ Cocktails To Go Are Now Permanent: What the New Law Allows

NJ News Today Staff September 14, 2026

NJ cocktails to go are now permanent. See who can sell them, sealed container rules, delivery options and what the new law means for customers.

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NJ News Today Staff is the editorial team behind NJ News Today, an independent publication covering New Jersey. We write plain-English explainers on state news, laws, taxes and benefits, and practical guides to MVC services, NJ Transit, the Jersey Shore, food, events and living in the Garden State. Every article is researched from primary and official sources, such as NJ MVC, the NJ Division of Taxation, NJ Courts, NJDEP, county governments and the organizations named in a story, and key facts like fees, dates and eligibility rules are checked before publication. We update guides when rules or prices change and correct errors promptly. Read how we work in our Editorial Policy (njnewstoday.com/editorial-policy/). Send tips or corrections through our Contact page (njnewstoday.com/contact-us/).
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Living in NJ

Area Code 732 NJ: Towns, Counties, History and the 848 Overlay

NJ News Today Staff October 23, 2026

Area code 732 covers Central NJ: Middlesex, Monmouth, northern Ocean and parts of Somerset and Union. Split from 908 in 1997, overlaid by 848 in 2001.

View More Area Code 732 NJ: Towns, Counties, History and the 848 Overlay
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Things To Do

Drive-In Theaters in NJ: The Delsea, History and Fall Season Tips

NJ News Today Staff October 22, 2026

Drive-in theaters in NJ are down to one: the Delsea in Vineland. See its season, ticket and food rules, the 1933 birthplace story and drive-ins nearby.

View More Drive-In Theaters in NJ: The Delsea, History and Fall Season Tips
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Living in NJ

Fun Facts About NJ: 36 Verified Firsts, Inventions and Legends

NJ News Today Staff October 21, 2026

Fun facts about NJ: the first drive-in, Hoboken baseball in 1846, Edison at Menlo Park, the 1870 boardwalk, Monopoly streets, diners and the gas pump ban.

View More Fun Facts About NJ: 36 Verified Firsts, Inventions and Legends
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Money & Taxes

NJ Income Tax Rates 2026: Brackets, Exemptions and Filing Rules

NJ News Today Staff October 20, 2026

NJ income tax rates for 2026 run from 1.4% to 10.75%. See single and joint brackets, exemptions, the $15,000 property tax deduction and filing deadlines.

View More NJ Income Tax Rates 2026: Brackets, Exemptions and Filing Rules
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Living in NJ

Age of Consent in New Jersey: What the Law Says for Parents

NJ News Today Staff October 19, 2026

The age of consent in NJ is 16, with a four-year gap rule for ages 13 to 15, age 18 for authority figures, no age mistake defense and an 18 marriage age.

View More Age of Consent in New Jersey: What the Law Says for Parents
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Money & Taxes

NJ Sales Tax 2026: Rates, Exemptions, Cars, Hotels and Use Tax

NJ News Today Staff October 18, 2026

NJ sales tax in 2026: the 6.625% rate, 3.3125% UEZ and Salem County rates, what is exempt, car and EV tax, hotel fees, use tax and business filing rules.

View More NJ Sales Tax 2026: Rates, Exemptions, Cars, Hotels and Use Tax
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Money & Taxes

NJ Paycheck Calculator 2026: How Take-Home Pay Is Figured

NJ News Today Staff October 16, 2026

NJ paycheck calculator guide for 2026: federal tax, FICA, NJ withholding tables, SUI, TDI and FLI rates, plus take-home pay estimates for five salaries.

View More NJ Paycheck Calculator 2026: How Take-Home Pay Is Figured
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Getting Around

How to Register a Car in NJ: Documents, Fees and Step-by-Step Guide

NJ News Today Staff October 15, 2026

How to register a car in NJ: documents, the 60-day rule for new residents, dealer vs private sale steps, title and registration fees and 6.625% sales tax.

View More How to Register a Car in NJ: Documents, Fees and Step-by-Step Guide
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NJ News

NJ Plastic Bag Ban: What the Law Covers and the Repeal Debate

NJ News Today Staff October 14, 2026

The NJ plastic bag ban explained: plastic and grocery paper bags banned since May 2022, foam and straw rules, exemptions, fines and the repeal bill A5338.

View More NJ Plastic Bag Ban: What the Law Covers and the Repeal Debate
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Getting Around

NJ Permit Test 2026: Questions, Passing Score and Study Tips

NJ News Today Staff October 13, 2026

Pass the NJ permit test: 50 questions, 40 correct to pass, topics from the NJ Driver Manual, fees, 6 points of ID and the new 50 supervised hours rule.

View More NJ Permit Test 2026: Questions, Passing Score and Study Tips

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Things To Do

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Things To Do

Christmas Lights in New Jersey: Best Light Shows and Drive-Throughs

NJ News Today Staff November 3, 2026

Christmas lights New Jersey guide: Turtle Back Zoo, Magic of Lights, Storybook Land, Smithville and more, with 2025 dates, formats and 2026 Six Flags news.

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Things To Do

Ice Skating Rinks in NJ: Outdoor Winter Rinks and Year-Round Arenas

NJ News Today Staff November 1, 2026

Ice skating rinks in NJ: Newport Skates, Van Saun, Cooper River and other outdoor rinks, plus year-round arenas like American Dream, Codey and Mennen.

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Things To Do

Drive-In Theaters in NJ: The Delsea, History and Fall Season Tips

NJ News Today Staff October 22, 2026

Drive-in theaters in NJ are down to one: the Delsea in Vineland. See its season, ticket and food rules, the 1933 birthplace story and drive-ins nearby.

Getting Around

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Getting Around

NJ Road Test Guide: Scheduling, 50-Hour Rule and What Is Tested

NJ News Today Staff October 31, 2026

NJ road test guide: book with the MVC, 6-month supervised driving, 50-hour rule for under-21 drivers, car rules, skills tested and the 14-day retest wait.

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Getting Around

NJ Airports: Newark, Atlantic City, Trenton and Nearby Options

NJ News Today Staff October 26, 2026

NJ airports guide for 2026: Newark Liberty, Atlantic City and Trenton-Mercer airlines, getting to EWR by train, nearby JFK, LGA and PHL, and Teterboro.

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Getting Around

How to Register a Car in NJ: Documents, Fees and Step-by-Step Guide

NJ News Today Staff October 15, 2026

How to register a car in NJ: documents, the 60-day rule for new residents, dealer vs private sale steps, title and registration fees and 6.625% sales tax.

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