NJ Transit offering week-long fare holiday: Here's when you can take a free ride
New Jersey Transit will host a week-long transit fare holiday as a ‘thank you’ to riders who have spent the summer navigating several travel disruptions.
What happens to Sen. Bob Menendez's seat after his conviction?
New Jersey Democrat Bob Menendez has become one of very few U.S. senators convicted of a crime while in office. He's also the first to be convicted of being an agent of a foreign government.
A closer look at what's in New Jersey's proposed $56.6 billion budget, from taxes to spending
New Jersey lawmakers are poised to send a $56.6 billion fiscal year 2025 budget to Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy this week, hiking taxes on high-earning businesses and funding for many state services and programs.
North Wildwood sets interim plan to fight beach erosion
A temporary solution to solve beach erosion in North Wildwood has been put in place after collaboration between Gov. Phil Murphy and Mayor Patrick Rosenello.
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.
Blue state’s bag ban meant to protect environment backfires at staggering rate: study
Plastic consumption in New Jersey spiked by nearly three times following the state’s implementation of a strict ban on single-use plastic shopping bags, a study found.
NJ under State of Emergency during snow storm
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy talks about the state's response to the snow storm and provides tips for weekend deep freeze.
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.
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.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy leaving Italy vacation early after death of lieutenant governor
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is cutting his Italy vacation short and returning to the state after the death this week of Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver. Murphy's spokesperson says he will leave Italy Thursday morning.
Rutgers University strike halted as university, labor unions reach framework agreement
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says classes will be back in session thanks to a framework agreement between Rutgers University's administration and labor union representatives.
$300M NJ statehouse renovation wraps up as governor moves in
New Jersey's statehouse building, part of which dates to the 1700s and was called a fire trap, is once again open after a renovation spanning almost six years and nearly $300 million in taxpayer money.
Murphy unveils $53.1B budget, renewing property tax rebates
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has unveiled a $53.1 billion budget for fiscal year 2024. That's about 5% more than this year's spending plan.
Murphy says New Jersey will expand AP Black history classes
Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy said Tuesday that his administration is expanding Advanced Placement African American Studies courses next year from one school to 26 in New Jersey after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis blocked the course from being taught in public schools in Florida.
Gov Murphy signs NJ law which permits certain types of birth control without prescription
There are no residency requirements under the new law, so New Jersey pharmacists could dispense the contraceptives regardless of where a person lives, the governor said.
Atlantic City hopes millions in state money will help rebuild reputation
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small said he will dedicate millions of state money to placing hundreds of crime cameras throughout the troubled shore town.
Camden police believe New Jersey's new gun laws will help curb violent crimes
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy this week signed seven new bills into law aimed at curtailing gun violence, including legislation to allow the state attorney general to pursue lawsuits against the firearm industry.
Governor Phil Murphy signs 7 new bills aimed at tightening gun laws in New Jersey
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed seven new bills into law aimed at curtailing gun violence, including legislation to allow the state attorney general to pursue lawsuits against the firearm industry.
NJ Governor Phil Murphy signs gun control bills into law
Governor Phil Murphy signed seven new gun control bills into law. FOX 29's Shaynah Ferreira has the latest details.
NJ governor Phil Murphy, leaders agree on $2B in property tax relief
The agreement has grown to twice the size of the initial proposal Murphy put forward in March.