New Jersey
Environmental panel shakeup irritates N.J. activists
Environmental groups in New Jersey are expressing concerns about the shakeup in the leadership of one Assembly committee. Two mont ...
13 years ago
N.J. officials confront human trafficking
Law-enforcement officials say human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery that is occurring in New Jersey. A survivor descri ...
13 years ago
N.J. to allow over-the-counter syringe purchases
New Jersey lawmakers have approved an amended version of a syringe-purchase bill with a measure that addresses concerns expressed by Gov. ...
13 years ago
In tearful tribute, N.J. lawmakers mourn Assemblyman Alex DeCroce
Instead of the usual festive atmosphere, the new session of the New Jersey legislature began Tuesday with a somber mood. Gov. Chri ...
13 years ago
Dem lawmakers promise another try for gay marriage in N.J.
Democratic leaders in the New Jersey Legislature say enactment of a bill permitting same-sex marriage will be a priority this year. ...
13 years ago
Assemblyman leaves N.J. Legislature after 39 years in public office
Monday marked the last day in office for one of the most outspoken Republicans in the New Jersey Assembly. After 39 years in publi ...
13 years ago
Big news out of Trenton: The Associated Press is reporting that Democrats in the New Jersey Legislature will reintroduce a gay marriage ...
13 years ago
Online gaming on hold in New Jersey
Legislation to allow Internet betting on casino games in New Jersey will not come up for a vote before Tuesday’s start of the new l ...
13 years ago
N.J. panels back extension of unemployment benefit
Committees in both houses of the New Jersey Legislature have advanced a measure that will provide some extra assistance for the unemploye ...
13 years ago
Hundreds in N.J. may lose school posts over missing background checks
A New Jersey law that just went into effect requires school board members and charter school trustees to pass a criminal background check ...
13 years ago
June primary leaves N.J.’s GOP voters out of selecting nominee
Analysts do not expect that New Jersey will have much influence in determining the Republican nominee for President. Some people h ...
13 years ago
It could be off to the races at some N.J. restaurants
New Jersey lawmakers are considering a measure that would allow wagers on horse races at some bars and restaurants. The legislatio ...
13 years ago
Assembly may take up N.J. standards for sex offender residency
Time is running out for the New Jersey Assembly to set statewide guidelines on where sex offenders can live. The legislation would ...
13 years ago
N.J. Turnpike tolls rise average 50 percent
Starting New Year’s Day, it will be more expensive to travel on the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway. Tolls are goi ...
13 years ago
New Year’s advice for job seekers: Persevere
A Rutgers University professor is predicting the job picture in New Jersey will improve in the New Year. Private-sector employers ...
13 years ago