Phil Gregory

The plan would require regular inspection of all rental housing and that the state share data on neighborhoods where lead-exposure risks are high.

Assembly Education Committee chairwoman says students must be taught at an early age about the dangers of sexual misconduct so they are better able to protect themselves.

The International Labor Organization estimates 1.2 million children worldwide are forced into work or sexually exploited every year.

There are more than 22,000 DACA participants in New Jersey, the ninth highest number of the so-called Dreamers in the country.

Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin will push a measure aimed at giving greater assistance to residents who use the program once known as food stamps.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy could face an uphill battle getting state lawmakers to approve a tax surcharge on income over $1 million.

Gov. Phil Murphy wants towns to be able to establish charitable funds to pay for local services. Homeowners would get credits on their property tax bills for contributions.

The possibility of a spill is too great a risk, say environmentalist who fear jeopardizing marine life and New Jersey's tourism industry.

Pat Colligan, the president of the New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association, said the policy change would help the unions improve the performance of their funds.

Senate president anticipates Feb. 15 hearing on legislation. An environmental group estimates it could increase costs for ratepayers by more than $4 billion over 10 years.

A Senate committee will consider legislation increasing Cabinet salaries by $34,000 and hiking judges pay by $24,000 over three years.

Sponsor of measure says menthol cigarettes are heavily marketed in black communities, targeting African-American men.