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N.J. lawmakers looking into viral outbreak that killed 11 children
It remains unclear what exactly caused the outbreak or how it became so severe.
7 years ago
New Jersey’s bear hunt continues amid controversy, lawsuits
The second half of New Jersey’s 2018 bear hunt begins Monday.
7 years ago
New Jersey AG issues sweeping immigration order limiting cooperation with feds
Order from N.J. attorney general avoids "sanctuary" label, but severely limits how much local police can cooperate with ICE.
7 years ago
N.J. lawmakers propose state ID card for undocumented immigrants, others
Former Republican Gov. Chris Christie opposed state ID cards for undocumented immigrants, but current Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, has said he supports the idea.
7 years ago
N.J. attorney general issues directive on handling sexual assault cases
Law enforcement agencies in New Jersey must report sexual assault complaints to county prosecutors within 24 hours.
7 years ago
N.J. legislative committees vote to legalize marijuana
The Garden State has moved one step closer to legalizing the personal use of marijuana, following votes by two key legislative committees.
7 years ago
Murphy pressures top N.J. Democrats to pass $15 minimum wage hike
A phased increase to the state's hourly wage would fulfill one of Murphy's major campaign promises.
7 years ago
GoFundMe benefit scheme: Couple charged, homeless man in custody
It's not exactly clear what happened with the money, though Bobbitt's attorney has said it's all gone.
7 years ago
MacArthur concedes as Kim declares victory in N.J.’s 3rd Congressional District
U.S. Rep. Tom MacArthur said Wednesday evening he called Andy Kim to congratulate him on his victory in the South Jersey race for Congres ...
7 years ago
Listen 3:39Kim declares victory in N.J.’s 3rd district; MacArthur not conceding
As of Wednesday, Democratic candidate Andy Kim was up by about 2,500 votes over incumbent U.S. Rep. Tom MacArthur in the state’s 3rd District.
7 years ago
New Jersey Dems flip 3 GOP seats, one too close to call
Democrats will retake control of the U.S. House of Representatives, but the national results were not the blue wave some people were hopi ...
7 years ago
Voters to decide whether N.J. borrows $500 million for school upgrades
New Jersey’s only statewide ballot question asks whether the state should borrow $500 million for school improvements.
7 years ago