Politics & Policy

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.

Hamawy bested 12 other primary candidates and will face Republican Greg Mele in November in the race to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman.

Democrats believe the 2026 general election is their best chance at ousting Van Drew, a four-term incumbent who switched parties in 2019.

The Marine Corps veteran and former New York City police officer will face Democratic incumbent Herb Conaway in November’s general election.

In November, Peace will face Republican U.S. Rep. Chris Smith, who has held the seat since 1981.

Bennett built her campaign around her experience as a Navy helicopter pilot as well as around affordability.

The statement comes days after a fire at one of EMR’s scrap metal facilities — one of more than a dozen over the past five years.

Republicans will choose a candidate to challenge U.S. Sen. Cory Booker in November, and 14 candidates are competing in the state’s 12th Congressional District.