N.J. Starts In-Person Help For Unemployment Claimants

People with outstanding unemployment claims can now schedule in-person appointments at one-stop career centers across the state.

N.J. To Require Police Officers Get Licenses Under New Law

The law (S2742) creates a licensure process with uniform standards and criteria for hiring, firing, and disciplining officers.

Bill To Ban Menthol Cigarettes Still Alive, Lawmakers Say

“I’m still advocating for it, and I’m hopeful that I can convince the leadership that it’s important to pursue,” said Sen. Joe Vitale.

New Jersey's Economy Continues Recovering From Pandemic Lows

The state recovered the 702,000 private-sector jobs lost in the early months of the pandemic at a historically fast rate, economists say.

Land Acquisition Complete For Second Phase In New Jersey Wind Port

The land purchase, approved by the agency board, pushes the tract to 220 acres.

Capital Investments, Staffing Get Boost In New Jersey Transit System

New Jersey transit system board directors push $2.64 billion into next year’s capital investments & $10.1 million into additional staffing.

Economists Question Lawmakers' Plans To Address Inflation

The consumer price index rose 6.7% compared to a year ago in the Garden State, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

2021 Was An Expensive Year For New Jersey In Lawsuit Settlements

Millions of last year’s recoveries came from drug makers implicated in multistate lawsuits for fueling the opioid epidemic.

Municipal Judge Barred From Bench Over Groping Incident

The judge was accused of groping a woman who entered his law office on behalf of her employer.

Doctors Seek To Educate People On Later Abortions In Post-Roe Era

About three weeks after this diagnosis, Erica Goldblatt Hyatt received an abortion at a specialized clinic in Pennsylvania, where she lived.

Moderate Party's Push For Fusion Voting Finally Hits Courts

Republicans have met the fusion voting push with derision.

New Jersey Safe Place Designations 'Can Discourage, But Not 100% Prevent' Behaviors

A Supreme Court ruling that overturned restrictive firearms carry laws has New Jersey Gov. Murphy looking for more safe places designations.

N.J. Chief: 'We Look To The Police First' To Solve The Tough Problems

That's the assessment of Keith Germain, vice president of the New Jersey Association of Chiefs of Police.

Industry Official: Decarbonization Policies Add Risk To New Jersey Small Businesses

Ray Cantor said climate change policies may drive up the cost of energy. That has a direct impact on all businesses.

NJ Rep. Votes No On Protecting Interracial, Same-Sex Marriages

NJ's House delegation voted to codify marriage equality ​— except for 1 legislator who has voiced opposition to LGBTQ rights.

14 NJ Transit Workers Assaulted, Police Often Too Late: Lawsuit

Passengers responded with violence and armed threats after crewmembers tried to collect fares and enforce mask policies, the lawsuit says

Inflation At 40-Year-High Nationally: How NJ Compares

Price indexes, which help measure inflation, continue to balloon for food and gas in New Jersey and throughout.

N.J. Launches New Group To Shield Abortion Patient Data

Group will seek civil and criminal remedies against those who intimidate reproductive health providers or patients seeking their services.

Swelling Grocery Bills Are Pummeling The Poorest

An estimated 38 million Americans are food insecure, meaning that they have insufficient means to obtain sufficient food.

Panel May Explore Loosening Mail-In Ballot Election Challenge Rule

The saga was a frustrating one for Democrats, but it isn’t out of step with how the courts generally handle election law cases.

Gov. Murphy To Texas Companies: Come To NJ, Where Abortion Is Legal

CNBC ranked Texas the 5th among 'top' states for businesses, while NJ placed 9th-worst. But Murphy says social climate should play a factor.

Snooki Helps PA Lieutenant Governor Troll Dr. Oz On Twitter

"Don't worry! You'll be back home in Jersey soon," the "Jersey Shore" star said, addressing Oz in a video posted by John Fetterman.

What Post-Roe NJ Looks Like: Abortion Rights Advocates Issue Support

Abortion is no longer a constitutional right for women in the U.S., and women have limited or no legal access to abortion in 26 states.

COVID Vaccine Mandate For Higher-Ed Proposed In NJ Lawmaker's Bill

Several universities across New Jersey have required full vaccination or even a booster against COVID.

New Jersey Gas, Diesel Prices Continue Downward Trend

The week began with unleaded gasoline prices more than a dime less than seven days ago and more than 30 cents below

Spotted Lanternfly Hits New Stage: How To Spot The Pests In NJ

Late-stage nymphs and adults begin to appear in July. Here's how to detect the invasive species, and what you should do.

Small Business Advocacy Organizations Wanted Bill Consideration

They're disappointed that a Senate bill to offset a $300 million unemployment insurance tax was removed from consideration at the last hour.

Teens In N.J. Can Work Longer Summer Hours Under New Law

A similar bill signed into law last year expanded work hours for teens just for last summer and expired last Labor Day.

NJ Transit Train Workers Sue Over Abusive Riders

Fourteen train crew members have sued NJ Transit for negligence, claiming the agency failed to protect them from abusive passengers.

Legislature's Summer Plans Could Force Murphy's Hand On Unsigned Bills

This isn’t the first time in recent years that lawmakers have brushed up against the 45-day rule.

Lawmaker Renews Push For 10-Year-Old Bill After Millions Paid Out On Unused Sick Leave

Of 60 towns reviewed by the state comptrollers office, 57 continue to make payments to public workers for accrued sick time.

End Federal Weed Ban, NJ Sen. Cory Booker Tells President Joe Biden

Cory Booker, who once called Biden 'an architect of mass incarceration,' joined 5 senators tired of waiting for the administration to act.

Student Loan Relief Bill Clears NJ Legislature

An assembly bill setting performance standards for colleges and career programs advances to the governor's desk.

All Aboard For Replacing Century-Old Rail Between New York City, Newark

Ten miles of rail, $12 billion to upgrade for the 450 trains a day and their passengers.

Justice Albin Turns 70, Creating Third N.J. Supreme Court Vacancy

In February, Rabner said further temporary appointments would imperil the court’s tradition of partisan balance.

Gun Owners Sue To Overturn N.J.'S Assault Weapons Ban

The Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs Inc. filed the complaint Friday.

N.J. Comptroller Finds Widespread Unlawful Sick Leave Payments To Public Workers

“The laws on sick leave payments are being ignored by a lot of towns, and this is putting a financial strain on taxpayers," Walsh said.

Child Marriage Legal, Same-Sex Not: Outdated Info Given To NJ Couples

Same-sex marriage is legal in NJ. Child marriage isn't. But some town websites still list outdated rules for getting a marriage license.

Microbreweries In Peril Due To New NJ Restrictions, Industry Says

Microbreweries aren't bars, the state says. As a result, they must limit events and only let people drink on-site if they've taken a tour.

5 New NJ Laws That Could Impact Your Life: Child Tax Credit And More

Gov. Phil Murphy held 3 events to sign the budget, gun policies and abortion bills into law. Here are new laws that went under the radar.