For the first time, the public weighs in on drafts of N.J. legislative district maps

New Jersey passed a bill to toughen penalties for inciting brawls at public gatherings. It’s part of an effort to stop chaotic shore pop-up parties.

A N.J. Assembly committee approved bills to give residents better access to affordable housing information, and keep renters from getting evicted.

New Jersey has a new spending plan in place. It’s the largest budget ever approved, and Gov. Phil Murphy says there’s good reason.