Politics & Policy

After weeks of debate, City Council approved the budget without Mayor Parker's proposed taxes on ride-share and short-term rentals.

The legislation comes as U.S. House Republicans look to pass a $70 billion spending package for immigration enforcement.

Failing to comply with the warnings comes with penalties as high as $2 million a year.

New York Times investigative reporter Eric Lipton on the unprecedented ways in which President Trump is profiting from the presidency.

How much do democrats really care about questions of character for potential political leaders? And in an era of hyper-polarization… has the calculus changed?

At its “Prosperity Breakfast,” Xiente leaders discussed how guaranteed income, affordable housing and coaching can help families achieve financial independence.

The proposal has been tabled for two weeks after tensions between city council members and immigrant activists flared at Thursday’s council meeting.

Parker blamed “billionaire tech companies” after Council rejected a $1 per-ride tax on rideshare services meant to benefit the school district.

Lawmakers targeted improvements in education and child care, focusing on early education and underserved students.

Four additional offices are now issuing REAL ID licenses, and applicants can upload proof of residency on their cell phones.

The mayor spent more than 50 minutes highlighting the city’s record-low crime, neighborhood investments and workforce initiatives in his State of the City address.

With no more county line ballot design in the Garden State, a super PAC played a crucial part in the outcome of the race.

Las tiendas que venden productos de CBD no tendrían permitido ofrecer bebidas embriagantes, mientras los legisladores hacen un segundo intento por regular la materia.

Among other races: Democrats chose a nominee for the 7th Congressional District, which could decide control of the chamber.

Murphy, an attorney, campaigned on tax cuts, spending reductions and boosting private sector growth.