4 New Laws Take Effect In NJ This Month

Here’s a closer look at some of the legislation signed into law in New Jersey in recent weeks.

NJ Bear Hunt's Return Through 2027 Imminent; Vote Wednesday

If the policy is approved, regulated black bear hunts could take place twice a year in parts of New Jersey, from 2023-2027.

NYC Migrants To NJ? Murphy Says Garden State Not 'The Wild West'

Atlantic City Airport is on a list of 11 federally-owned sites that Biden administration officials suggested to house migrants.

NJ Could House NYC Migrants, Biden Officials Suggest: Report

NYC's mayor says the five boroughs have “run out of room​” for incoming migrants, and has been seeking new places to house them.

Weed Use By Off-Duty NJ Cops OK'd After Challenges

A New Jersey mayor who has taken a strong stance on the issue vowed he will appeal the decision, a report said.

Remembering NJ's Sheila Oliver: Celebration of Life Begins Thursday

Members of the public can pay their respects in Trenton and Newark before a funeral on Saturday. Rev. Al Sharpton will give the eulogy.

New NJ Gender Identity Guidelines In Schools Challenged

Two senators are calling on the Legislature to reconvene for a special session, and repeal the changes before they go into effect.

Incandescent Light Bulbs Gone From NJ Shelves: Here’s Why

NJ retailers are prohibited from selling light bulbs that do not match the new national standard. See more details below:

Sheila Oliver Memorial: NJ Lt. Gov Will Lie In State For 2 Days

Oliver will lie in state for two days, both at the Statehouse and the Essex Co. Courthouse, before a state funeral and memorial in Newark.

3 New Laws To Take Effect In NJ: See The List Here

As August begins, there are several new laws soon to take effect in New Jersey.

NJ Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver Dies At 71 After Hospitalization: UPDATES

NJ Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver has died, her family said. ​Governor Murphy is in Italy, with the senate president acting as governor.

Lt. Gov. Hospitalized, Senate President Named Acting NJ Governor

Nicholas Scutari will assume the duties of Acting Governor while Sheila Oliver receives medical care and Phil Murphy is on vacation.

22K Lose Power In NJ As Powerful Storms Push Through State

A severe thunderstorm watch for all of New Jersey remains in effect until 9 p.m. Saturday.

Social Media’s Impact On Youth Mental Health: What NJ Is Doing

A recent federal advisory detailed social media’s negative impact on young people, and New Jersey legislators are seeking to take action.

New Gas Cars Phased Out In NJ After 2035 Under Murphy's Proposed Plan

Critics say the plan “will make new cars virtually unaffordable for working and middle-class consumers.”

5 New Laws To Impact New Jersey Families, Teachers

Here’s a look at new NJ laws that may affect you and your family, from expanding teacher sick leave to eliminating public defender fees.

NJ Judge Shortage: Civil Trials Resume In 3 Counties, Halt In 1 Other

Divorce and civil trials have been resumed in one NJ vicinage, but will be postponed in another as one-quarter of judge seats are vacant.

NJ Budget Approved: $54.5B Spending Bill Is Largest In State History

Republican critics said there was not enough time for legislators to see last-minute changes before they were asked to vote.

Student Loan Forgiveness Struck Down For NJ Borrowers

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Joe Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan.

NJ Court Sides With Facebook; Police Must Get Wiretap Order For Access

The state’s highest court sided with Facebook, who sued New Jersey for ordering them to provide future posts on two suspects' accounts.

Supreme Court Bans Affirmative Action At NJ Colleges

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ended race-conscious affirmative action policies similar to those used for decades.

50 Percent Property Tax Cut: 'StayNJ' Deal Reached Among Legislators

Lawmakers reached a deal on the “StayNJ” initiative, which would provide property tax rebates for some senior homeowners and renters.

NJ Gun Restrictions OK'd By New Appeals Court Ruling

An appeals court ruled that guns may not be carried in a slew of public places as litigation over gun control law in the state continues.

How NJ's Plummeting Tax Revenue Will Impact Your Budget

Revenue collections in May dropped $641.8 million, or 19.6 percent from last May according to the NJ Department of the Treasury.

NJ Bill Cutting Property Taxes 50 Percent For Some Moves Forward

Critics say the "Stay NJ" bill does not go far enough to help low-income seniors, and gives tax breaks only to wealthy homeowners.

Ex-NJ Governor Christie To Announce 2024 Presidential Run

New Jersey’s former governor will throw his hat into the ring for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, reports say.

Book Bans Targeted In NJ Dems’ New Bills

State treasury officials could withhold funding from public schools or libraries that do not comply with this bill, legislators said.

NJ Projected To Lose $1.2B In Tax Revenue, Treasurer Says

The windfall of income tax revenue appears to be drying up in latest forecast.

Controversial NJ Gun Law Slapped Down In Court

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said his office "will be appealing immediately."

'Seinfeld Bill' Aimed At Telemarketers Is Now An NJ Law

Gov. Phil Murphy signed this bill in an effort to crack down on telemarketers who call New Jersey residents at all hours of the day.

Updated NJ Vaccine Requirements Proposed For K-12 Students

Discussion of child immunization requirements rankled several Republican lawmakers, who said it was reflective of government overreach.

1K+ Lewd Vanity License Plates Rejected In NJ: See The Full List Here

The Motor Vehicle Commission rejected more than 1,400 customized plate applications in 2022. See the full list below:

COVID-19 Public Emergency Ends: What Will Change In NJ

The federal COVID-19 public health emergency declaration expires Thursday. Here's what that means in New Jersey.

5 Bill Proposals In NJ: School-Funded Tampons, New Fentanyl Penalties

These bills address stiffer penalties for fentanyl and heroin dealers, major warehouse applications, and providing free menstrual products.

New Jersey To Get $508M From Opioid Settlements

New Jersey's cities and towns on board with several multi-billion settlements against drug companies over alleged role in the opioid crisis.

A Top GOP Lawyer Wants To Crack Down On The College Vote. States Already Are.

A top Republican election lawyer told GOP donors that the party should work to make it harder for college students to vote in key states.

Lags In Criminal Justice Reporting Raise Reformers' Concerns About Transparency

Platkin said public reporting would provide transparency that’s “fundamental to ensuring confidence in the work of law enforcement.”

Grueling Primary Expected In South Jersey As Republicans Vie To Replace Sen. Madden

The fight in the Fourth comes as New Jersey Republicans have an eye on flipping some Democratically controlled seats in November.

No Replacement In Sight For Longtime Vacancy On New Jersey's Top Court

At least 22 judges will resign between now and the end of the year.

New Jersey Republicans Seeks To Offset $1B Payroll Tax Hike

Businesses will likely be saddled with more than $1B in new payroll costs to help the state replenish a fund that pays out jobless benefits.