The bill was approved by a vote of 36-0. The Assembly approved it 73-0 in November. It now heads to the Governor’s desk.
The proposal unveiled by President Obama would make two years of community college free for responsible students.
Former NJ Governor Dick Codey administered the Oath of Office.
"...how could someone ... endorse a candidate who ... more than likely violated the most basic civil right of a citizen, the right to vote?"
The bill would remove the automatic assumption that first time domestic aggravated assault cases qualify for non-imprisonment, and more.
The guide will allow voters to compare candidates' own words on Social Security, medicare and financial security.
The red light camera program expires in mid-December and can be terminated then, unless the legislature decides to extend it.
Legislators call for the removal the NFL's tax-exempt status and suggest using the tax funding to benefit domestic violence prevention.
The bill would address shortcomings in law requiring decades-old mapping to be used in review of New Milford Development Project.
Freeholders will discuss future plans of the Bergen Regional Medical Center today.
Port Authority police officers who worked on the George Washington Bridge during 2013's "Bridgegate" were told to shut up, a memo revealed.
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Garden State's leader nominates U.S. Senator, television host and Facebook CEO to take the next challenge.
With the economic benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?
Four Republicans are candidates for the party's nomination to run for two open seats on the Bergen County Freeholder Board, report says. GOP convention in March will decide.
Former coordinator Andree Cobb, stepping back due to time constraints, will continue on as an Arthritis Foundation Exercise program instructor.
Governor's state-of-the-state address called 'disingenuous.'
Christie's approval ratings decline, but still strong in wake of unfolding scandal, poll says.
Refusal to answer committee's questions is a misdemeanor, state assemblyman says.
Chris Christie and the lane closure scandal dominated the media this week. We compiled a list of the best tweets from the governor's supporters and critics.
One woman claims she was so distraught by traffic that it caused her to vomit.
'I take him for his word,' Mayor Mark Sokolich said after accepting governor's in-person apology late Thursday afternoon.
Friends of the fired 'Bridgegate' emailer, rallied around their neighbor Thursday after she was dismissed as Christie's deputy chief of staff.
Kelly's 'time for some traffic problems in Fort Lee' email and other messages exchanged before lane closures surfaced Wednesday.
Share your thoughts by using the Twitter hashtag #Bridgegate as the governor responds to the growing scandal.
Governor said he is 'outraged' and had no knowledge of the alleged political payback scheme aimed at Fort Lee mayor.
Popular governor and potential presidential hopeful at center of brewing controversy.
'Time for some traffic problems in Fort Lee,' wrote a deputy chief of staff to the governor, according to report.
As unemployment benefits dry up for thousands in New Jersey, Neighbors Helping Neighbors founder heads to D.C. to talk jobs.
How, where and when unmanned aerial surveillance could be used by law enforcement and fire departments is addressed in the legislation.
E-file and Free File can speed refunds, IRS says.
Governor closes state offices Friday as storm brings heavy snow and sub-zero temperatures.
The U.S. Postal Service’s regulator approved the increase of about 6 percent across all mail services.
Governor faces criticism for not defending two of New Jersey's gun laws in court.
The New Jersey governor's first GIF-filled post came Monday morning.
Village Councilwoman Bernadette Walsh will not run for a second term in Ridgewood as she seeks Republican nomination for Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders.
The proposed legislation still has to gain approval of the state senate and Gov. Christie.
Closures scheduled from 10 p.m. Saturday until 10 a.m. Sunday.
Some of the more ambitious bills to help fight gun violence have been vetoed or are stalled in committee