Social Security Jumps 9 Percent: Here's How It Impacts NJ Residents

The move will aid about 1.3 million New Jerseyans, but it could add pressure to the system facing a severe shortfall in the coming years.

New Jersey Among The Most Politically Engaged States In The USA

Only one state is more politically engaged than New Jersey, and just barely.

Property Tax Rebate Update: Slowdown Addressed By NJ

More than 400K applications are processed, officials said. If you're struggling to file your application, here's what you need to know.

New Jersey Has Push To 'Scale Up' Penalties With Size, Severity Of Riots

Two people died in Wildwood on Sept. 24.

New Jersey Lawmakers' Opioid Bill Targets Education, Training

The Partnership for a Drug Free New Jersey engages all stakeholders, including medical community and parents, so everyone can do their part.

N.J. Pension Fund Would Stop Investing In Fossil Fuels Under Bill Advanced Thursday

The measure (S416) would require the state’s pension fund to divest from coal companies within two years of the bill becoming law.

Storm Relief, Climate Progress Still Elusive Decade After Hurricane Sandy, Lawmakers Told

“A lot of smooth talkers came up before me. A lot of smooth talkers,” Vaughn said, bristling as he testified before an Assembly panel.

Biden Looks To Weed Decriminalization: What It Means For NJ

President Biden's action does little for most incarcerated for cannabis. But it could build momentum for state-level reforms.

Murphy 'Disgusted' Over Abuse Cover-Up, Won't Say If He's Responsible

An investigation found that a professional soccer team Phil Murphy owns had covered up a former coach's abuse and misconduct.

Analysis: New Jersey GDP, Personal Income Trend Downward

"New Jersey’s encouraging first quarter measure of GDP has been followed by a lackluster stumble to the halfway point of 2022."

Op-Ed: Democrats Pour SALT In Taxpayers Wounds With Vote For IRA

For the past several years, NJ House Democrats said they wouldn’t support Biden's spending package unless SALT cap was lifted for taxpayers.

New Jersey Credit Rating 'Should Allow The State To Add More Debt'

"The state’s higher credit rating will benefit New Jersey despite the markets getting worse," a spokeswoman with NJ Treasurer Office said.

NJ REAL ID Deadline Nearing, Appointments Tough To Find

While some licensing centers have appointments available weeks or months from now, many facilities still often show no availability.

NJ's New $2B Tax Rebate Program Underway: How To Get Your Cut

Have questions about New Jersey's ANCHOR program? Here's what to know with filing season underway.

Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine Could Expand To All Of NJ

As spotted lanternflies lay eggs, New Jersey agricultural officials want to step up the state's battle against the invasive species.

Some Taxpayers Could Get Rebates Quicker Under New Bill

The state's property tax break program for seniors and disabled residents could go from a rebate to a tax credit.

Bill Advances That Would Keep People With Mental Illness Out Of Court System

Legislators advanced a bill Thursday that would divert nonviolent criminal offenders into community-based mental health treatment.

Renee Burgess Joins Legislature, Replacing Sen. Ron Rice

She will serve through Nov. 8, when a special election will be held to fill the rest of Rice’s term, which expires in January 2024.

Housing Advocates Urge Lawmakers To Make More Landlord-Tenant Actions Confidential

After the pandemic revealed cracks in protections for housing rights, lawmakers are looking for new ways to revamp housing laws.

Biden Scales Back Student Loan Forgiveness: How It Impacts NJ

The U.S. Department of Education quietly rescinded some forgiveness eligibility, which could impact many borrowers around the nation.

Biased Rules, Death Brewer Says, Are ABCs Of Digging A Grave

Litigation is on file between the craft brewery and the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

New Jersey Awarded $66M In Federal Funds To Fight Opioid Crisis

"The money comes from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services," a release from Democratic U.S. Sens. Bob Menendez and Cory Booker says.

Manchin Seeks Bipartisan ‘Sweet Spot' For A New Try At His Energy Permitting Bill

A large group of House Democrats intensely opposed what they characterized as a fossil-fuel-friendly measure from the start.

Tax Credits Could Replace Senior Freeze Rebates

Lawmakers will weigh a pro-efficiency reform to a popular tax break for New Jersey seniors and residents with disabilities on Thursday.

Inflation To Drive NJ's Minimum Wage Increase Higher Than $1 Next Year

New Jersey's minimum wage was set to hit $14 per hour in 2023. Instead, it will reach $14.13.

Assembly Panel To Hear Fix To Child Tax Credit Bill

New Jersey lawmakers are moving to correct an error that would have delayed implementing a state-level child tax credit by one year.

New Jersey Puts $49M Into Northeast Corridor Rail Enhancements

The northeast corridor rail line's improvements are part of an $814 million budget agreement dedicated to rail station improvements.

NJ Transit May Need Fare Hikes Under NY Congestion Plan, State Warns

The plan could hurt New Jerseyans financially and environmentally, while bringing more traffic to certain areas, the state says.

Final Deadline Looming For Applications For Immigrant Workers Fund

Individual applicants can claim up to $2,000, and families can claim up to $4,000.

Cannabis Workplace Guidance Creates More Confusion

“I see a lot of risk from both the employer and the employees’ side that’s a little concerning,” said Sean Sanders.

State Stalls On Distributing Relief To Residents Struggling To Pay Water Bills

Residents shouldn’t have to worry about water shutoffs over the winter if they can’t pay their bills — at least in theory.

New Jersey's Voting Systems See Repeated Reforms Since 2020

Since 2020, New Jersey lawmakers have backed wide-ranging changes to the state’s voting systems meant to promote election transparency.

Bill Requiring Timely Unemployment Payouts Must Be Revised, Governor Murphy Says

He wants lawmakers to change certain language in the bill to reflect employers who cannot communicate electronically.

N.J. Legislators Haven't Acted On ‘Gun-Free Zones,' Three Months After High Court Ruling On Guns

When the U.S. Supreme Court loosened concealed carry laws nationwide in June, New York acted swiftly.

Information Literacy Curriculum Bill Clears Assembly Panel

New Jersey's students are one step closer to stepping up their research skills.

Governor Murphy Boots Bill On Temp Workers' Rights Back To Lawmakers For Changes

Sen. Joe Cryan (D-Union), one of the bill’s sponsors, was undaunted Thursday by the conditional veto.

Lawmakers Advance Bill To Study Energy From Waves And Tides

But anything in the ocean is susceptible to its salinity, so corrosion is a challenge for ocean-based energies, Hajj added.

U.S. House GOP Outlines Agenda In Bid For Control In The Midterms

"This extreme MAGA agenda is way out of step with Americans’ priorities," Pelosi said.

Craft Brewery Takes NJ To Court Over 'Unlawful' Limits On Industry

Under the state's recent restrictions, microbreweries must limit events and only let people drink on-site if they've taken a tour.

Justice Dept. Back NJ In Supreme Court Case Over Waterfront Commission

The U.S. Supreme Court will rule on whether New Jersey can leave the 70-year-old partnership with New York.