Opinion: Buono Battle Over Party Chair Recalls Democratic Dustups of Years Past

At this point, making peace rather than waves is the best course for Dem's gubernatorial candidate.

Bill Puts Spotlight On Potential Savings From Medicaid Expansion

Analysis by officials points to larger savings in 2015, opponents question findings

For Buono, Party Leadership Fight Was Battle for Survival

Currie inherits divided party, unprecedented challenge of two statewide elections 20 days apart.

Reform Task Force Calls for 35 Percent Cut in Property Taxes

Municipal representatives argue for constitutional convention if lawmakers don't get behind radical proposal.

Christie Decisions Clear a Path for GOP's Lonegan

Governor taps attorney general, viewed as placeholder for vacant Senate seat.

Township Looking to Improve Pedestrian Safety

South Brunswick considering pilot program with reflective tape and blinkers for high traffic crosswalks.

Can New Jersey Insure Against the Next Sandy?

Disaster-specific damage coverage among concepts aired at Rutgers conference on impact of climate change.

Insurance Premiums After ACA Kicks In Remain a Mystery

Providers muddy the waters with widely divergent quotes published in congressional report.

NJ Kids Poorer This Year Than Last, More Families Slip Below Poverty Limit

Detailing rising unemployment and housing costs, annual survey offers bleak assessment of state still reeling from recession.

Town to Begin Creation of 'Do Not Knock' Registry Next Month

Residents will soon be able to register with the township to have their address placed on a non-solicitation list.

Trying to Get Companies to Stay Put in NJ

Bipartisan plan merges, expands economic incentives, corporate tax breaks.

South Brunswick BOE Candidates Sought

Candidate kits available for upcoming November Board of Education election.

Committee Helps NJ Public Employees Call Another State 'Home'

Committee is one path for public employees to get around in-state-residency requirement of New Jersey First Act.

Black Voters in NJ Turn Out in Largest Percentage for 2012 Presidential Bid

NJ results part of a national trend charted in just-released report from U.S. Census Bureau.

Christie Crows Over Unemployment Drop, Revenue Growth

Jobless rate drops to 8.7 percent, revenues sufficient to avoid further cuts.

Township Approves Budget With 2.5-cent Tax Bump

Owner of a home assessed near the township average will see an increase of between $40 and $50 on their municipal tax bill.

Court Blocks State’s Latest Try to Seize COAH Cash

Christie administration wants $164 million in affordable-housing funds to help balance state budget.

Buono Says Christie is Soft on Gun Control

Gubernatorial candidate speaks in Newark Monday about the 'scourge' of gun violence

Democrats Hammer Rise in Net Property Taxes Under Christie

But Community Affairs chief says systemic reforms, cuts in total tax rate are key.

State Puts Squeeze on Funding for Open-Space Preservation

New program is shadow of former funding, with deeper cuts to come in second year.

Democrats Decry Governor’s Veto of Early-Voting System

GOP lawmakers says proposal’s too expensive, not needed because people can cast absentee ballots.

Democrats Attack Potential Privatization of Motor Vehicle Inspections

But Motor Vehicles chief says new contract pushes off privatization option for three years.

Net Property Tax Increase Much Higher Under Christie Than Corzine

Christie rebate cuts cause 22.4 percent increase in net property taxes that hits those making under $150,000.

Work Begins Repaving Route 27

Project expected to be complete by the late fall.

COAH Resolves to Take Unspent Affordable-Housing Funds from Municipalities

Money to go to balancing the general state budget rather than building houses for low- and middle-income residents.

For Deliberate Governor, a Rare Change in Direction

Christie cites families, wife -- and Jon Bon Jovi -- in explaining new position on ‘Good Samaritan’ bill.

Un-Civil Wars: Christie Administration Pushing for Sweeping Civil Service Changes

Rebuffed by Legislature, Christie goes for major regulatory changes through Civil Service Commission.

Christie, Legislature Agree on Measure Aimed at Reducing Overdose Deaths

Callers to 9-1-1, those who administer overdose antidote will now get immunity.

NJ Pols Not Likely to Face Up to Fiscal Crisis Before 2017

Good news, not bad, plays well with voters in election year, according to political scientists.

Failure to Fund Infrastructure Exacerbates Long-Term Fiscal Crisis

Pension gap, unfunded retiree health benefits, high debt and rising Medicaid bills make it hard for state to even begin to meet $70 billion infrastructure need.

Council to Vote on Budget with 2.5-cent Tax Increase

Owner of a home assessed at the township average would see a bump of about $40.

Can Dems Make Education Pivotal Issue in Governor's Race?

Even with backing of both teachers unions, Buono faces challenge to articulate how she differs from Christie.

Air Travelers Experience Wave of Sequester Flight Delays

Official: Flights leaving Newark Liberty heading south were re-routed back to Newark because the Washington area traffic control system was overwhelmed.

New Road-Route 1 Jughandle Upgrade Could be Finished by June

Project reconfigures jughandle at the intersection of Route 1 and New Road on the northbound side.

Middlesex County to Throw Birthday Parties for its Oldest Residents

South Brunswick to host one of three county-sponsored birthday luncheons for county residents age 90 and older.

Beekman Road and Route 27 Intersection Project Nearing Completion

Long awaited upgrades were held up as township waited for Verizon perform work on utility poles.

Lawmakers Revive Efforts to Reduce Energy Use

Measures stress efficiency as way to reduce costs for utilities, lower ratepayers’ bills.

Another Delay in Getting Electronic Health Records to First Responders

Bankruptcy of software supplier just the latest roadblock in five-year plan to equip EMS units with potentially life-saving medical data.

NJ Poised to Sign 15-Year Deal for Private Firms to Run Lottery

Criticism ranges from awarding of contract to single bidder to potential damage to convenience-store owners.

BPU Asks Nonprofits to Help Distribute Grants to Low-Income Utility Customers

State agency will allow qualified organizations to assist utility customers in paying electric and gas bills.