Push To Restore Jury Eligibility For People With Criminal Convictions Gains Steam

New Jersey State law places a lifelong prohibition on jury service for anyone convicted of an indictable offense.

How Election-Denying GOP Governors Could Tilt The 2024 Presidential Election

Many more Republican gubernatorial candidates have questioned whether the 2020 election was legitimate.

New Jersey Won't Tax Student Loan Debt Forgiven By Biden Plan

Though some states may tax loan forgiveness, New Jersey is not one of them, a spokesperson for the state Treasury said Thursday.

Biden’s Student Loan Relief Plan: NJ Borrowers’ Questions Answered

How do I qualify? What do I need to do to get my loan relief? Here’s what you should know about the plan.

30 Providers Violated NJ Housing Law On Criminal History: Officials

Housing providers in 14 of New Jersey's 21 counties have violated a law that went into effect Jan. 1, the state Attorney General said.

Lawsuits Pile On After NJ Agrees To $16M For Veteran's Home Deaths

A new round of lawsuits alleges that the state prohibited employees from wearing masks in the Menlo Park home during the early pandemic.

Biden Cancels $10K In Student Loan Debt For Some NJ Borrowers

President Biden also announced the final extension of an existing pause on federal student loan payments.

New Jersey Sales Tax Holiday Just A Week Away

Parents and others connected to New Jersey schools are poised for savings when Sales Tax Holiday commences next weekend through Labor Day.

Report: Garden State Employers Faring Better Than Most When It Comes To Hiring

Delays in service and reduced business hours are becoming commonplace nationwide.

Here's How Much NJ Residents Can Save With Inflation Reduction Act

The law features several upfront tax savings, along with incentives. Here's how much your household could save.

Higher Cancer Risk For 2 NJ Towns' Residents Due To Toxic Gas: Feds

Both towns have facilities that use Ethylene Oxide (EtO), elevating cancer risk for people who live nearby, environmental officials say.

New Jersey Wind Port Analysis 'Masks The True Threat That The Project Poses'

The area around the New Jersey Wind Port site has been a focus of conservation efforts ever since the PSE&G nuclear power plant was built.

Polio In The U.S: What NJ Residents Need To Know

Confirmation of the nation’s first polio case in nearly a decade has fueled concerns in New Jersey and nationwide.

NJ To Drop COVID Testing Mandates: Latest Details

The vaccine requirement remains for workers in health care, correctional facilities and nursing homes.

Incarcerating Parents Punishes Families, Watchdog Group Warns

The childhood trauma that results from a parent’s incarceration can echo through a child’s life.

N.J. Is Sparking Up, Bringing In Millions In Tax Revenue From Cannabis

New Jersey raked in $4.6 million in tax revenue in the first 10 weeks since recreational cannabis sales launched.

Gov. Murphy Re-Affirms Israel Support After Deadly Attacks On Gaza

His trip shows a 'lack of concern and support' for Muslim and Palestinian-American constituents, says one group.

Unfilled Judgeships Create Havoc In NJ Courts, Lawyers Say

The New Jersey Bar Association says 62 Superior Court judgeships in the state remain open and urges more legislative action to fill them.

Inflation Reduction Act: 5 Ways It Will Impact NJ

The bill touches climate change, prescription drug expenses and more but leaves out a key tax break many NJ politicians want to restore.

Chris Christie Calls Feds’ Trump Estate Search ‘Fair Game’

Former Garden State Gov. Chris Christie said the search of former President Donald Trump’s safe is “fair game” in an interview this week.

3 NJ Amazon Workers Died In A Month, Prompting Investigations: Feds

A worker at Amazon's Cartaret facility died last month during the company's busiest sales week of the year. 2 more in NJ died since.

'Unreasonable' Microbrewery Rules Would Be Lifted Under New NJ Bills

A recent state edict limits breweries' on-site activities and puts each establishment in peril, according to industry leaders.

New Jersey Democratic Senators Exuberant; Independent Analysts Not So Much

Democratic Senators say New Jerseyans will benefit and be protected by $74 billion Inflation Reduction Act; nonpartisan analysts disagree.

Drought Watch: NJ Asks Residents And Businesses To Conserve Water

The state says hot and dry weather conditions can "quickly" affect water supplies, and that small steps can conserve water.

Property Taxes, Drug Prices, Climate: 3 Ways Senate Package Impacts NJ

The Senate failed to eliminate the SALT deduction cap, but NJ's Democrats say the legislative package is worth it.

Public Employee Pensions, Benefits Load New Jersey Debt

In the state Treasury Department Fiscal Year 2021 Debt Report released July 1, state debt obligations grew from $204 million to $248 mil ...

New NJ Police Training Law Will Root Out 'Bad Actors,' Supporters Say

Law-enforcement leaders in New Jersey supported the new law, while advocates for police reform called it an important step.

Outdoor Dining Rules Set During COVID Extended At Least 2 Years In NJ

The state loosened regulations for outdoor seating at restaurants earlier in the pandemic. The rules are here to stay through November 2024.

Congressmen Call For Amazon Probe After Worker's Death

Rafael Reynaldo Mota Frias, 42, died in Carteret after he suffered a fatal heart attack July 13 during the Amazon Prime Day sales rush.

Plan To Widen Portion Of The New Jersey Turnpike Draws Heavy Opposition

Environmental advocates and others have voiced fierce objections to expanding the heavily trafficked roadway.

Rents In New Jersey Remain Unaffordable Despite Pandemic Aid, Report Finds

New Jersey ranks No. 7 nationally in rental affordability, with a renter needing to earn $31.32 an hour to afford a two-bedroom apartment.

Governor Murphy Signs Group Of Election Bills Into Law

The bills passed the Legislature in June before lawmakers went on their customary summer recess.

Diesel Price Drop In New Jersey Betters National Rate

Falling fuel prices in New Jersey are better than the national rate for diesel but lagging the norm for unleaded gasoline.

Policy Group: New Jersey Cigarette Ban More Costly Than It's Worth

Sales tax losses would eclipse $200 million; smokers would only drop slightly should New Jersey pass a law banning menthol in cigarettes.

Billions Lost In NJ Pension Fund Amid Volatile Economy

The state's public worker pension fund took a hit, losing more than $3 billion on investments in April and May.

New Office In N.J. Will Focus On Suing Gun Manufacturers

The office’s enhanced civil enforcement authority aims to “remedy unlawful conduct by manufacturers, distributors, and in the supply chain."

4,000 Tenants To Receive State Rental Assistance Out Of 86,000 Applicants

The program reopens once every three to four years.

Cannabis Commission Slow To Implement Workplace Rules, The Sale Of Edibles

The commission’s director, Jeff Brown, said at its June 30 meeting that the workplace guidance would be coming “very imminently.”

Warren Buffett Firm Settle $20 Million Redlining Case Out Of Camden, Philly Area

From 2015 to 2019, loan officers were told not to serve minority communities, according to the complaint.

Add Lawmen To List Of Those Needing Licensure In New Jersey

New Jersey is the 47th state to require licensure for lawmen.