New Jersey
After 2 years, N.J.’s medical marijuana law still stymied
Supporters of New Jersey’s medical marijuana law are criticizing Gov. Chris Christie’s administration for delays in implement ...
15 years ago
Pediatricians want to do more to prevent toxic stress
Pediatricians want to get more involved in making sure kids live in environments where they can thrive. A new policy statement fr ...
15 years ago
To combat drug abuse, N.J. keeping track of prescriptions
New Jersey has a new tool to aid in the fight against prescription drug abuse. The New Jersey Prescription Monitoring Program will ...
15 years ago
Gov. Chris Christie signs bill allowing for direct shipment of wine
Listen up, New Jerseyans. That velvety merlot you loved on your trip through Sonoma? You will be able to order it, over the Internet or b ...
15 years ago
FIT Kids bill pushes to get children moving
Congressmen Bob Brady, D-Pa., Jim Gerlach, R-Pa., and Donald Payne, D-N.J., are among the lawmakers who have added their support to a bil ...
15 years ago
Christie calls for income tax cut, education improvements in N.J.
Gov. Chris Christie delivered his State of the State address to the New Jersey Legislature Tuesday. In his State of the State add ...
15 years ago
Analysts expect Christie to focus on education in state address
Political analysts don’t expect many surprises when Governor Chris Christie delivers his state-of-the-state address to the New Jers ...
15 years ago
Christie: Allowing medical marijuana centers up to N.J. towns
New Jersey’s Gov. Chris Christie says he won’t force towns to allow facilities to grow and dispense medical marijuana. ...
15 years ago
Camden gets opportunity for ‘renaissance schools’
Gov. Chris Christie visited a school in Camden yesterday to sign legislation aimed at giving students in some of New Jersey’s fail ...
15 years ago
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 ...
15 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 ...
15 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. ...
15 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 ...
15 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. < ...
15 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 ...
15 years ago