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April 2, 2025

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Is New Jersey heading for a fiscal catastrophe? Budget analysts sound the alarm.

Gov. Phil Murphy's $58.1 billion budget relies on about $1 billion in new taxes on bowling, laser tag and other recreational activities or higher taxes on existing items, such as online gambling and cigarettes.

By Susan K. Livio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Jelani Gibson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

News

New Jersey Marijuana

Legendary rapper and ex-Playboy model open one of N.J.’s newest weed dispensaries

“I look forward to ushering in a new era for cannabis in the state,” the rapper said as his new shop prepares for its grand opening.

By Jelani Gibson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Cape May County

Jersey Shore town to fine parents if teens act crazy again this summer

A curfew and backpack ban will be in effect and fines will be issued if kids break the rules.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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How did Booker not pee for 24 hours?

He had prepared for the speech by fasting for days, he told reporters.

By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Jersey’s Best Podcast’s first 2 episodes are out now! Here’s how to listen.

Your new favorite Jersey podcast is finally here!

By Jeremy Schneider | NJ Advance Media For NJ.com

Entertainment

Springsteen announces long-awaited album. This one’s for the diehards.

Bring on the deep cuts!

By Bobby Olivier | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Entertainment

Legendary rock singer concerned Trump won’t let him back in America

A post published on his blog spoke to the current political climate surrounding immigration.

By Murjani Rawls | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Pro And College Sports

March Madness Final Four 2025: Where to buy last-minute tickets for men’s NCAA Tournament games

The Duke Blue Devils face the Houston Cougars in the Final Four of the men’s NCAA Tournament, and the Auburn Tigers will face the Florida Gators in the Final Four of the men’s NCAA Tournament on Saturday, April 5 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

By Cayden Steele | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Mets

Mets ace faces setback in injury rehab

The Mets pitcher will be shut down for a couple of weeks.

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Pro And College Sports

Women’s March Madness 2025: Where to buy South Carolina vs. Texas tickets for Final Four showdown

The defending national champion South Carolina Gamecocks face the Texas Longhorns in the Final Four of the 2025 Women’s NCAA Division I tournament on Friday, April 4 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla.

By Joey Chandler | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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