Hightstown, NJ
Civic snapshot for ZIP code 08520
Your Representatives



Michael Marcich
Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development
New Jersey
Susan Ochs
Commissioner of Banking and Insurance
New Jersey
Ed Potosnak
Commissioner of Environmental Protection
New Jersey






Donald Trump
RPresident
United States

Joseph Coviello
Public Utilities Commissioner
New Jersey



Emma Rebhorn
Public Utilities Commissioner
New Jersey










Michael Kratsios
Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy
United States


Markwayne Mullin
RSecretary of Homeland Security
United States


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News & Headlines
School threat investigated in Hightstown
Hightstown High School was placed under a temporary shelter in place Friday morning after police received a threat of a school shooting. The Hightstown Police Department was alerted to the threat at ...
Hightstown Borough Puts Forth a ‘Refreshing Budget’ While Battling Rising Inflation, Health and Fuel Costs
Hightstown’s $9.6M 2026 budget trims costs with shared services, holds taxes to 2.85%, boosts savings. Learn how it affects ...
Labor Unions Protest Use of Non-Union Workers, Out-of-State Contractor at Sprouts Farmers Market East Windsor Location
Mercer County labor unions protest nonunion, out-of-state contractor at Sprouts Farmers Market in East Windsor, demand fair ...
Sullivan leads Allentown past Hightstown - Girls lacrosse recap
Madison Sullivan netted five goals to lead Allentown to a 14-2 win over Hightstown, in Allentown. Nylah Ladu recorded a hat ...
ICE can’t wear masks in NJ under new law. Sherrill ready to fight Trump on it.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a trio of sweeping immigration laws on Wednesday that dramatically restrict when New Jersey can ...
New Jersey governor signs laws restricting state participation in immigration enforcement
By Christian Martinez March 25 (Reuters) - New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed three bills on Wednesday aimed at ...
New Jersey is one signature away from being an official, legal sanctuary state as immigrant rights bill heads to Governor’s desk
NJ Senate passes A4071, sparking sharp debate over immigration and policing. A high-profile bill codifying limits on immigration enforcement cleared the Senate as Republicans warn of public safety ...
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill will ban ICE agents from wearing masks and protect immigration data by signing new laws
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill plans to sign three bills into law that would ban ICE agents from wearing masks, protect ...
New Jersey Governor Declares War With Trump as She Struggles to Advance Her Image and Platform on the National Stage
New Jersey governor launches federal effort while advancing policies opposing White House agenda Trenton, NJ – Move over Gavin Newsom, there's a new up and coming progressing seeking to unseat you on ...
White House unveils its first federal AI framework, pushes Congress to act 'this year'
The White House has released its first federal policy framework for artificial intelligence and is urging Congress to pass legislation on AI regulation this year. The framework aims to establish consistent national standards for AI development and use across the federal government.
White House gives Congress its AI policy wishlist in new legislative framework
# Summary The White House presented Congress with a six-point legislative framework for regulating artificial intelligence, aiming to establish federal oversight and ensure responsible development of the technology. The proposal outlines key policy priorities the administration believes are necessary for strong government leadership in managing AI's impact.
Trump calls on Congress to pass legislation ending sanctuary policies
# Summary President Trump is calling on Congress to pass a law to eliminate sanctuary city policies, which prevent local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities. The push reflects ongoing tensions over immigration enforcement between the federal government and some cities that protect undocumented immigrants.
US debt suddenly draws weaker demand as $10 trillion must be rolled over this year amid Iran war. The bond market remains undefeated
"The need for additional spending to finance the war would increase U.S. debt, sparking a bond market selloff as investors require additional compensation to cover potential losses."
What we know on Day 28 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran: Trump extends deadline and global energy crisis deepens
Citing ongoing peace talks, US President Donald Trump has for a second time extended his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz – or face its power plants being “obliterated.”
10 US troops wounded in Iranian attack on Prince Sultan Airbase
Two of the personnel are reportedly in serious condition.
How risky would a US assault on Iran’s Kharg Island be — and why might Trump consider it
Speculation is swirling over whether the US plans to capture Iran’s Kharg Island as thousands of US Marines and sailers are being deployed to the region.
US House Republicans reject Senate deal to restore airport security funding
By Richard Cowan, Nolan D. McCaskill and Joseph Ax March 27 (Reuters) - Republican leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday rejected a bipartisan Senate compromise to end a six-week partial government shutdown,
Iran claims US-Israeli strikes targeting civilian sites as Rubio expects war to end 'in weeks, not months'
The secretary of state says the US can achieve its goals in Iran without deploying ground troops, as G7 ministers call for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
US uses hundreds of Tomahawk missiles on Iran, alarming some at Pentagon, WaPo reports
The U.S. military has fired over 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles in four weeks of war with Iran, burning through the precision ...
Trump signature to appear on US currency, ending 165-year tradition
By David Lawder WASHINGTON, March 26 (Reuters) - U.S. paper currency will bear President Donald Trump's signature starting this summer, the first time a sitting president has signed American money, the Treasury Department said on Thursday.