New And Final Deadline For Applicants To New Jersey's Immigrant Worker Fund

The deadline for residents to submit documents to receive money from the Excluded New Jerseyans Fund has been extended through Nov. 30.

A Decade After Hurricane Sandy, Fight To Reform Disaster Relief Continues

After Hurricane Sandy flooded Robert Lukasiewicz's home a block from the bay in Atlantic City, the problems piled up.

Settlement Requires NJ Transit To Boost Accessibility At Five Stations

NJ Transit will modify five stations on the northeast corridor line to improve accessibility for residents with disabilities.

Legislator Looks To Expand New Jersey's Outdoor Smoking Ban

New Jersey already bans smoking in parks and on beaches, but it could soon extend that prohibition to a slew of other public spaces.

Police Could Return To NJ Polling Locations Under New Bill

The limits on police are designed to prevent voter intimidation. But critics say the measure compromises safety, especially at schools.

Assembly Panel Tweaks Gun, Police At Polls Bills

New Jersey lawmakers want to let police officers into some polling places, but they'd prefer no one know they're law enforcement.

Bob Healey Jr. Seeks To Upset Rep. Andy Kim's Quest For Third Term

“My assumption going into this year was always that it was going to be a challenging environment,” Kim said.

New Jersey Child Care Advocate Says Needs Base Is Missing

Group voiced concerns about expansion of universal pre-K as taxpayer’s money is used to support families who can afford private childcare.

Scores Fall For New Jersey Students In Nation's Report Card

Evidence of low performance in schools during the COVID-19 era is washed across The Nation’s Report Card.

Policy Analyst: F Grade 'Means New Jersey Is On The Right Track'

"An 'F' grade for New Jersey’s fiscal policy could be a good thing depending on your perspective," policy analysts said.

States Are Vying For Money To Start ‘Hydrogen Hubs.' What Are They?

Clustered centers for production, storage and use of hydrogen as a crucial piece of the puzzle for decarbonizing the US economy.

New York Court Rulings Signal Trouble For New Jersey's Fresh Attempt To Regulate Guns

The measure’s quick march to passage comes as two federal judges in New York ruled against that state’s new gun law.

Top Republicans Embrace Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Violent Rhetoric

Marjorie Taylor Greene knows her party’s base and its obsessions because they are her obsessions; she knows her party’s leadership.

Public Universities Could Face More Audits For Misspending Under New Bill

One senator wants to expand the state’s power to audit public universities’ spending of taxpayer dollars.

Bills Target Verizon's Push To Stop Paying Taxes On Poles, Wires

“It costs the taxpayers even more money every time they go to court,” she said. “Verizon, of course, they have deep pockets.”

Tom Malinowski Fights For His Political Life — Again — Against Tom Kean Jr.

The fight over New Jersey’s 7th District has become one of the most closely watched contests in the nation.

Workers, Employers Will Pay Less To Fund Family Leave And Disability Programs

Temporary disability insurance rates will drop from 0.14% to zero, while family leave contribution rates will decrease by more than half.

Winter Heating Costs Spike: How Much More Will NJ Residents Pay?

As temperatures drop in the Garden State, residents are expected to see a hike in their heating oil, electricity, and propane bills.

Teen Driver Restrictions Focus Of New NJ Bill

Only a few states let teens get licensed without logging practice hours. Bills to change that in NJ have stalled in lawmakers' hands.

Lower 2023 Taxes For Many NJ Residents As IRS Adjusts For Inflation

Salaries failed to keep pace with rising inflation in 2021, but some measure of federal help may be on the way for some residents.

'Toughest In The Nation' Gun Measure Could Tighten NJ Concealed Carry

New Jersey Democrats have sought ways to tighten gun control since the U.S. Supreme Court's NYSRPA v. Bruen decision last summer.

Democrats Postpone Final Vote For Temporary Worker Bill

Business groups oppose the bill, calling its provisions onerous and saying it might drive staffing agencies out of business.

New Jersey House Incumbents Hold Stark Cash Leads

Incumbents have maintained funding advantages they’ve nurtured all cycle, according to campaign finance filings.

Biden Vows Codifying Roe V. Wade Will Top His Agenda If Democrats Expand Control

He also told supporters that if Republicans take control of the House, they will try to pass a national ban on abortion.

Student Loan Forgiveness Opens: How NJ Borrowers Can Apply

The application process only takes a few steps. Here's what to do and when borrowers could get their relief.

Bill Barring Saudi-Backed Golf Tournament Edges Toward Law

“This government is using this tournament to try to increase their reputation around the world,” Sen. Andrew Zwicker (D-Middlesex) said.

New Flood Protection Rules Inch Toward Adoption, With Public Meetings Set

Environmentalists called the meetings “a good sign,” but said more frequent and catastrophic storms demand urgency.

Lawmakers Confirm Two For New Jersey Supreme Court Seats

The seats had remained empty for months amid political wheeling and cutting the high court’s vacancies to one.

Bill Aimed At Restricting Concealed Carry Gun Permits Advances After Debate

An Assembly panel advanced legislation Monday that would create firearm-free zones and otherwise tighten gun control in New Jersey.

Half Million In Grant Money Aids Struggling New Jersey Small Businesses

"The funds are only available to the food and beverage manufacturers in New Jersey," New Jersey Executive Director Eileen Kean said.

New Plan For Venezuelan Migrants Will Accept Some Into The U.S., Send Others To Mexico

The plan is intended to ease pressure at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Trump To Be Subpoenaed By Jan. 6 Panel As The ‘Central Cause' Of Capitol Insurrection

“Trump did nothing to stop the deadly violence for obvious reasons,” Maryland Democrat Jamie Raskin said.

As N.Y.C. Targets Migrant Busing, Local Bus Companies Allege Harassment

Local bus companies say they have been caught up in a New York City police crackdown on buses full of migrants.

N.J. Democrats Propose Expansive Gun Control Bill

New Jersey lawmakers unveiled a measure intended to tighten gun laws Thursday.

Senate Panel Clears Long-Blocked N.J. Supreme Court Nomination

“You’re an advocate for causes, you’re an advocate as an attorney, you’re an advocate in civil rights,” Bramnick (R-Union).

Committee OKs Judge For N.J. Supreme Court After Light Questioning

A state Senate panel unanimously approved the nomination of Judge Douglas Fasciale to sit on the New Jersey Supreme Court on Thursday.

Lawmakers Advance Bill To Require Syringe Sales At Pharmacies

The bill is part of a broader state strategy of harm reduction to increase access to safe syringes, Conaway said.

Bill To Increase State Health Plan Transparency Clears Senate Committee

The bill would require the state to make claims data available to non-state public employers within 15 days of their request.

Trans Youth Care Criminalized In NJ Bill; Lawmaker Won't Name Sources

The bill bucks consensus from major medical organizations. Ed Durr said doctors guided the measure, but he won't tell Patch their names.

NJ Student Loan Relief Website Prepped As Legal Challenges Pile Up

Student loan borrowers in New Jersey got a preview of a federal website that will allow them to apply for debt relief.