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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.

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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.

Money & Taxes

Clear, up-to-date guides to New Jersey taxes and personal money matters. Learn how property and income taxes work, check ANCHOR and Stay NJ rebate rules, and find information on minimum wage, benefits and state assistance programs.

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Money & Taxes

NJ Property Tax Guide: Average Bills, Due Dates, Appeals and Relief

NJ News Today Staff October 30, 2026

NJ property tax explained: $10,340 average bill in 2025, how bills are calculated, quarterly due dates, April 1 appeal deadline and ANCHOR, Stay NJ relief.

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Money & Taxes

SNAP Benefits NJ: 2026 Income Limits, Amounts and How to Apply

NJ News Today Staff October 28, 2026

SNAP benefits NJ guide: 185% FPL income limits, new Oct 2026 maximums ($1,023 for 4), $95 state minimum, how to apply, EBT card and 2026 work rules.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Money & Taxes

NJ Family Leave 2026: Paid Benefits, Job Protection and Rules

NJ News Today Staff October 12, 2026

NJ family leave in 2026: up to 12 weeks at 85% of wages, max $1,119 a week, who qualifies, maternity leave with TDI, NJFLA vs FMLA and how to apply.

View More NJ Family Leave 2026: Paid Benefits, Job Protection and Rules
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Money & Taxes

NJ Unemployment 2026: How to File, Benefit Amounts and Rules

NJ News Today Staff September 30, 2026

NJ unemployment pays up to $905 a week in 2026 for up to 26 weeks. Learn who qualifies, how to file online or by phone, and how to certify each week.

View More NJ Unemployment 2026: How to File, Benefit Amounts and Rules
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Money & Taxes

Average Salary in NJ: What New Jersey Workers Earn in 2026

NJ News Today Staff September 25, 2026

The average salary in NJ is about $69,000 based on July 2026 BLS earnings. See weekly wages by county, pay by job type and how NJ compares after living costs.

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Money & Taxes

NJ Minimum Wage 2026 and 2027: Rates for Every Type of Worker

NJ News Today Staff September 23, 2026

The NJ minimum wage is $15.92 in 2026. See rates for small, seasonal, farm, tipped and long-term care workers, plus weekly pay and overtime math.

View More NJ Minimum Wage 2026 and 2027: Rates for Every Type of Worker
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Money & Taxes

ANCHOR Program NJ 2026: Amounts, PAS-1, Deadline and Payments

NJ News Today Staff August 22, 2026

ANCHOR program NJ guide: $1,500 or $1,000 for homeowners, $450 or $700 for renters, income limits, the PAS-1 form, the Nov. 2, 2026 deadline and payments.

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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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