NJ Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife face new obstruction of justice crimes
New obstruction of justice crimes have been lodged against Sen. Bob Menendez. The new charges were in a rewritten indictment returned against the Democrat on Tuesday in Manhattan federal court.
How Rep. Andy Kim’s challenge to New Jersey’s first lady is shaking up a key Senate race
When New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy walked up to Rep. Andy Kim last weekend to congratulate him with a handshake after his third consecutive win in his bid for a U.S. Senate seat, the goodwill gesture represented a surprise within a surprise.
Murphy seeks $55.9B New Jersey budget, increasing education aid, boosting biz taxes to fund transit
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday unveiled a $55.9 billion budget, up about 5% over his previous year's proposal, calling for nearly $1 billion more in K-12 school funding as well as about $1 billion in new taxes on high-earning businesses to fund transit.
Ex-TV news reporter is running as a Republican for Bob Menendez's Senate seat in New Jersey
A former TV news reporter known for his aggressive on-camera demeanor is getting into New Jersey's U.S. Senate race as a Republican candidate for the seat currently held by Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez, who's facing federal corruption charges.
New Jersey Democrats want to cover out-of-pocket costs for abortion
Dawn Ericksen was struggling with an opioid addiction a dozen years ago when she got pregnant and realized she couldn’t keep herself safe, much less a baby.
You can cancel your New Jersey gym membership online thanks to new law
A new law in New Jersey is making it even easier for you to cancel that pesky gym membership.
New Jersey lawmakers pass pay raises for themselves, the governor and other officials
New Jersey lawmakers have passed legislation to boost their salaries from $49,000 to $82,000 annually, along with raises for the governor and other top officials.
New Jersey to allow teens who'll be 18 by a general election to vote in primaries
Seventeen-year-olds in New Jersey will be able to vote in primaries if they'll be 18 by the next general election under legislation signed by Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy.
Brothers serve as mayors of neighboring New Jersey towns
A new political family is budding in New Jersey after two brothers made their mark by becoming mayors of neighboring towns.
These New Jersey laws are taking effect in 2024 - including a minimum wage increase
The Garden State will see several new laws go into effect in 2024, including a minimum wage increase and tax breaks for several groups.
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy announces run for US Senate seat in 2024
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy has launched a bid for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in next year’s contest.
Democrats fend off challenges to retain control of majorities in New Jersey's Legislature
New Jersey Democrats have kept control of their legislative majorities, holding the line against Republican challenges as well as flipping seats in pivotal Senate races and Assembly contests.
Menendez tells Senate colleagues he won't resign, remains defiant amid bribery charges
New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez remained defiant in the face of federal bribery charges on Thursday, telling a room full of his Senate Democratic colleagues that he has no plans to resign.
NJ Sen. Menendez says cash found in home was from his personal savings, not bribe proceeds
Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey says cash found in home was from his personal savings, not bribe proceeds.
Sen. Bob Menendez and wife face bribery charges
The new charges follow a yearslong investigation. Between April and June of 2022, the couple cashed out at least part of their precious metal holdings, forms show, selling between $200,000 and $400,000 worth of gold bars, while keeping at least $250,000 worth of them.
Tahesha Way sworn in as New Jersey's lieutenant governor after death of Sheila Oliver
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy named Secretary of State Tahesha Way to be the state’s next lieutenant governor, a month after the death of Sheila Oliver.
Remembering Sheila Oliver: Late NJ lieutenant governor honored in memorial service
The celebration of the life and legacy of New Jersey trailblazer Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver comes to an end with a final farewell during a memorial service Saturday.
Thousands turn out to pay respects to late Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver in first of 3-day celebration of life
Thousands, including legislators, Gov. Phil Murphy and mourners poured into the statehouse rotunda Thursday to mourn the late Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, whose U.S. flag-draped casket lay in state just over a week since she died.
Security measures in place around US Capitol complex ahead of Trump’s federal court appearance in DC
Tensions are high in the nation's capital Thursday ahead of former President Donald Trump's federal court appearance to answer charges he sought to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss.