David Matthau

The goal of the N.J. Department of Children and Families is birth-family reunification, but when that’s not possible, adoption is an option.

Recent data finds more than 1 million Garden State residents are food insecure, including 270,000 children.

The operations of foster agencies in all three states vary, but they share the same goal: to provide children care in a safe, supportive environment.

Legislation considered controversial can be pushed through by the Democratic majority before the new legislative session starts in January.

Starting Jan. 1, the minimum wage will increase, and Garden State drivers will pay more on toll roads and bridges.

Gail Nazarene, of Alloway Township, says her constitutional free speech rights are being violated and she should be allowed to discuss school board matters with the public.

During a legislative hearing, the head of the N.J. Chamber of Commerce said corporate support could help save public TV in the Garden State.

Sherrill named Dale Caldwell as the head of her transition team, and said Kellie Doucette will serve as executive director.

The race, which was the most expensive in the history of New Jersey, was widely seen as a gauge of the Trump administration.

The total amount of money spent during the primary and general election will top $200 million by Election Day.

Parents at the Music Together Princeton Lab School in Hopewell, New Jersey, say the mixed-age class encourages cooperation and listening.

Assemblywoman Andrea Katz is sponsoring a bill that would impose a surcharge on data centers and use the money to modernize the region’s electrical grid.