New Jersey lawmakers pass overhaul of state's open records law
Over jeers of “shame” shouted from the gallery, New Jersey lawmakers on Monday passed legislation to overhaul the state's open public records law despite objections from civil rights groups and the state's press association.
Jury selection to begin in corruption trial of NJ Sen. Bob Menendez
Jury selection is scheduled to start in the trial of Sen. Bob Menendez, a Democrat charged with accepting bribes of gold and cash to use his influence to aid three New Jersey businessmen.
New Jersey Republican who nearly beat Murphy launches third bid for governor
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.
New Jersey officials drop appeal of judge's order to redraw Democratic primary ballot
New Jersey county clerks have withdrawn their appeals to a federal court ruling requiring them to redraw primary election ballots that some argued favored candidates backed by the state's Democratic Party.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez says he won't run in Democratic primary
U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey says he will not run in the Democratic primary as he faces federal corruption charges, but he is leaving open the possibility that he would reenter the race as an independent later this year if he is exonerated at a trial.
New Jersey's unique primary ballot design seems to face skepticism from judge in lawsuit
New Jersey's one-of-a-kind method of drawing primary ballots prompted some apparent skepticism from a federal judge Monday as he considered a legal challenge claiming the system favors preferred candidates of establishment party leaders.
NJ Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife face new obstruction of justice crimes
New obstruction of justice crimes have been lodged against Sen. Bob Menendez. The new charges were in a rewritten indictment returned against the Democrat on Tuesday in Manhattan federal court.
How Rep. Andy Kim’s challenge to New Jersey’s first lady is shaking up a key Senate race
When New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy walked up to Rep. Andy Kim last weekend to congratulate him with a handshake after his third consecutive win in his bid for a U.S. Senate seat, the goodwill gesture represented a surprise within a surprise.
Murphy seeks $55.9B New Jersey budget, increasing education aid, boosting biz taxes to fund transit
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday unveiled a $55.9 billion budget, up about 5% over his previous year's proposal, calling for nearly $1 billion more in K-12 school funding as well as about $1 billion in new taxes on high-earning businesses to fund transit.
Ex-TV news reporter is running as a Republican for Bob Menendez's Senate seat in New Jersey
A former TV news reporter known for his aggressive on-camera demeanor is getting into New Jersey's U.S. Senate race as a Republican candidate for the seat currently held by Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez, who's facing federal corruption charges.
New Jersey Democrats want to cover out-of-pocket costs for abortion
Dawn Ericksen was struggling with an opioid addiction a dozen years ago when she got pregnant and realized she couldn’t keep herself safe, much less a baby.
You can cancel your New Jersey gym membership online thanks to new law
A new law in New Jersey is making it even easier for you to cancel that pesky gym membership.
New Jersey lawmakers pass pay raises for themselves, the governor and other officials
New Jersey lawmakers have passed legislation to boost their salaries from $49,000 to $82,000 annually, along with raises for the governor and other top officials.
New Jersey to allow teens who'll be 18 by a general election to vote in primaries
Seventeen-year-olds in New Jersey will be able to vote in primaries if they'll be 18 by the next general election under legislation signed by Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy.
Brothers serve as mayors of neighboring New Jersey towns
A new political family is budding in New Jersey after two brothers made their mark by becoming mayors of neighboring towns.
These New Jersey laws are taking effect in 2024 - including a minimum wage increase
The Garden State will see several new laws go into effect in 2024, including a minimum wage increase and tax breaks for several groups.
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy announces run for US Senate seat in 2024
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy has launched a bid for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in next year’s contest.
Democrats fend off challenges to retain control of majorities in New Jersey's Legislature
New Jersey Democrats have kept control of their legislative majorities, holding the line against Republican challenges as well as flipping seats in pivotal Senate races and Assembly contests.
Menendez tells Senate colleagues he won't resign, remains defiant amid bribery charges
New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez remained defiant in the face of federal bribery charges on Thursday, telling a room full of his Senate Democratic colleagues that he has no plans to resign.