NJ's Gender Wage Gap Is Wider Than National Average: Report

New Jersey also falls short in states with similar political leanings, which MoneyGeek says is a factor in gender wage gaps.

$2B Tax Rebate Hits Hurdles: How, When NJ Residents Can Get Help

New Jerseyans who tried filing for unemployment early in the pandemic may get déjà vu. But the state treasury promised improvements.

Warren, Senators Demand Answers From Heartbeat International

A group of federal legislators are demanding answers from an organization regarding information on women’s reproductive health.

Rising Insurance Rates Hammer New Jersey Workers

Hits just keep coming. And, with more fiscal pain for New Jersey state and school workers.

Spotted Lanternfly Leaving Egg Masses Around NJ: What Residents Can Do

The invasive species lays eggs from September through December and contain up to 50 eggs each.

Analysis: New Jersey 36th-Best Of All States In Religious Liberty

Religious Liberty in The States provides rankings for every state 1-50 using six primary metrics inclusive of 29 yes/no questions.

Governor Murphy Returns Foreclosure Bill To Legislators For Tweaks

The bill would have allowed homeowners in foreclosure or their relatives to buy back their home at a foreclosure sale.

Sauickie Sworn In To Replace Late Assemblyman Ronald Dancer

Assemblyman Alex Sauickie was sworn in to office Thursday, filling a seat vacated by the late Assemblyman Ronald Dancer.

State Steps Toward Licensing Home Repair Contractors

“She hired a contractor who she thought was legitimate. One of the partners was a lawyer, so who wouldn’t believe it?” she said.

‘Gender Specialist' To Be Hired And Other Reforms Made At Troubled New Jersey Women's Prison

Jane Parnell, the appointed monitor, said she spent recent months making site visits and talking with inmates and staff.

New Jersey Mayors, Housing Advocates Clash On Affordable Housing Solutions

New Jersey mayors want lawmakers to reinstate the Council on Affordable Housing.

NJ Gas Relief? State Tax To Go Down 1 Cent Per Gallon

More ambitious attempts to lower New Jersey's gas prices have fallen short in the midst of months of historically high costs.

New Jersey Incorporates Climate Change Into K-12 Curriculum Standards For Public Schools

New Jersey became the first state to incorporate climate change into K-12 curriculum standards at the start of the 2022-2023 school year.

New Jersey Remote Workers 'Continue To Pay Income Tax To New York State'

Gov. Phil Murphy has joined the legislative call to end that.

Can You Get Fired For Weed In NJ? That Depends

In most cases, worker discipline over cannabis in New Jersey requires more than a positive drug test. Here's what to know.

NJ To Pay More For Heat As State Approves Gas Rate Hikes for Millions

Millions of New Jerseyans will need to pay more to heat their homes as the state Board of Public Utilities unanimously approved rate hikes.

Uber Pays NJ $100M For Labor Violations Against 297K Drivers

The rideshare company paid the penalty but said it disagrees with the state's view that their drivers are 'employees.'

NJ's $2B Property Tax Rebate Program Opens: How To Get Paid

It may take eight months to get your money, but New Jerseyans can now file for the ANCHOR rebate. But first, you need to check your mailbox.

Bill Would Create Protections For Private Student Loan Borrowers In N.J.

Under the bill, lenders would have to make terms more transparent, allow borrowers to apply for loan co-signers to be released.

More Than 2,000 Charges Dismissed After Court Review Of Drug Tests

More than 10,000 charges spanning 7,800 cases across 13 counties were subject to Jerejian’s review.

New Jersey ABC Limits Events, Bans Food Trucks At Breweries

Breweries upset with regulations imposed on them by the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control through their license renewals.

New Jersey Launches Website With Data From Police Internal Affairs Records

The new website launched Wednesday, displaying data of internal affairs investigations from New Jersey’s 500-plus police departments.

Unions Prepare Advocacy Push Ahead Of Expected Health Premiums Vote

Labor officials are preparing a final advocacy push to head off a massive increase to health benefit premiums for government workers.

New Jersey Expands Eligibility For Free School Breakfast And Lunch

The Working Class Families’ Anti-Hunger Act, seeks to help more children from low- and middle-income families avoid going hungry.

REAL ID Deadline Creeps Closer: When Can You Get Yours In NJ?

REAL ID requirements will take effect next year. Here's what New Jerseyans should know about getting one.

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

Eligible New Jerseyans can soon apply for relief from the new ANCHOR program. Here's how it works and how to get your rebate.

Oath Keepers In NJ Include 12 In Law Enforcement, 1 Politician: Report

A leaked list of the 'extremist' militia's member rolls shows hundreds in NJ among the group, according to the Anti-Defamation League.

NJ Prison Hit 94 Degrees As Inmates, Officers Lacked Air Conditioning

A state watchdog agency heard reports of violent behavior to get AC and the heat slowing responses to security incidents.

Hochul Leans On Feds For Rising Costs Of Gateway Tunnel

The current estimated cost is more than $16 billion, $2 billion more than what was estimated a year ago. The increase is due to inflation.

New PSEG Boss Takes Over With An Eye On Wind And Solar

LaRossa said the utility also is considering blending hydrogen into its natural gas, which supporters say can cut its carbon intensity.

Watchdog Dings State For Sweltering Prisons, Urges Funding For Air Conditioning

About 3,500 inmates and 3,000 correctional officers suffered through the summer in stifling prisons where temperatures reached 94 degrees.

Attorney General Says Ironworkers Union Official Retaliated Against Black Workers

In a statement, acting Attorney General Matt Platkin said he is “deeply troubled” by the woman’s complaint.

1 In 5 New Jerseyans Have Gun In Home: Report

New Jerseyans own firearms at a lower rate than most of the U.S., but gun sales surged during the pandemic.

Gov. Murphy Heads To White House To Talk Teacher Shortage

Phil Murphy will do so in his capacity as National Governors Association chair. But he says New Jersey has its own educator shortage.

Analysis: New Jersey Election Integrity Heavily Criticized

New Jersey is ranked by a leading conservative public policy think tank as among the worst states in the country for it.

Economist: New Jersey's Fundamentals Still 'OK'

"A lot of the fundamentals remain 'OK' for expansion in New Jersey," the state's former chief economist told The Center Square.

Alcohol Delivery To Get Easier In NJ With State's New Ruling

3rd-party delivery apps such as DoorDash and Instacart can soon deliver 'to-go' cocktails to New Jersey doorsteps. Here's how it will work.

GOP Attacks On NJ Teachers Ramp Up As New Sex Ed Classes Begin

Assembly Republicans released a 'parody ad' calling out NJ's largest teachers group, which union leadership called a 'blatant lie.'

Ruling Allows Lawsuit To Proceed That Pits Special Education Parents Against N.J.

U.S. District Judge Noel L. Hillman’s decision Friday puts the lawsuit on track for trial, possibly as soon as late fall.

N.J. Supreme Court Rules Against Police Who Entered Home Without Warrant

Police can pursue a fleeing felony suspect into a home without a warrant when they have probable cause for arrest.