3 India-based firms to add hundreds of jobs in New Jersey

Gov. Phil Murphy says three India-based companies with a presence in New Jersey will expand their operations in the state, adding more than 1,200 jobs.

NJ governor creates panel to probe vaping health concerns

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order establishing a task force to come up with recommendations on vaping amid a nationwide scare over severe lung illness and deaths tied to electronic cigarettes.

Gun vendors selling to NJ must follow rules under executive order

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed an executive order requiring that gun vendors the state buys from follow public safety principles.

New Jersey increases aid to the poor by 20%

New Jersey is boosting cash assistance to some of its poorest residents by 20%.

Police: Parade canceled after 'destructive devices' found near route

Authorities canceled a New Jersey Labor Day parade that the governor was supposed to attend Monday because "destructive devices" were found near the parade route.

NJ Gov. Murphy vetoes tax incentive programs

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has vetoed an extension of two tax incentive programs.

NJ Transit to publish data on train cancellations

Rail commuters will soon get a clearer picture of how New Jersey Transit is performing.

New NJ law requires response plans after outbreak that left 11 children dead

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law a measure requiring certain long-term care facilities to submit outbreak response plans to the state.

Newark hands out bottled water as lead levels test high

Residents began picking up bottled water on Monday, days after elevated lead levels were found in homes where city-issued filters had been distributed months ago as part of an ongoing effort to combat contamination.

NJ shore mayor criticizes LGBTQ curriculum

The Republican mayor of a small New Jersey town is urging residents to oppose a state law that requires middle and high schools to instruct students on the contributions of LGBTQ individuals.

NJ enacts 3 gun violence intervention laws

New Jersey on Monday enacted three laws designed to help victims of gun violence avoid becoming hurt again by firearms or seeking out retaliation.

New Jersey enacts 2 student loan transparency laws

New Jersey has enacted a pair of laws aimed at increasing transparency for student loan borrowers.