New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy leaving Italy vacation early after death of lieutenant governor
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is cutting his Italy vacation short and returning to the state after the death this week of Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver. Murphy's spokesperson says he will leave Italy Thursday morning.
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, first Black woman to serve as state Assembly speaker, dies at 71
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, who made history as the first Black woman to serve as speaker of the state Assembly, died Tuesday. She was 71.
New Jersey governor signs tax break for Orsted's offshore wind farm
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a bill giving a tax break to Danish offshore wind developer Orsted for the first of two energy projects it plans to place in the waters off the Jersey Shore.
New Jersey casinos want 10 more years of internet gambling, but NJ may only approve for 2 more
New Jersey’s casinos want to expand the state’s tops-in-the-nation internet gambling market for another 10 years, but state lawmakers may only approve it for an additional two.
Court temporarily allows part of New Jersey's handgun carry law to remain in effect
A federal appeals court has temporarily agreed to keep part of New Jersey’s handgun carry law in effect as court proceedings play out.
Republican Ed Durr and Democrat Dick Codey fend off incumbent challenges in New Jersey primary
Durr will face former Assembly member John Burzichelli, who lost along with Senate President Steve Sweeney in 2021. Codey doesn't have a Republican challenger since none have filed to run in that district.
Dealers with cancer beg for Atlantic City casino smoking ban
Several Atlantic City casino dealers with cancer, and others who fear they may develop it, are asking New Jersey lawmakers to ban smoking in the state's casinos.
NJ Gov. Murphy rebuffs Republican critique over being 'woke' in State of State address
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy invited a national political spotlight in his state of the state address, taking implicit aim at GOP rivals who criticize blue states for being “woke” while also calling for “responsible” government.
NJ governor bans TikTok, other platforms from state devices
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy says his administration is barring certain “high-risk” social media platforms like TikTok on state devices.
New Jersey sets aside $15M for abortion provider upgrades
New Jersey will award $15 million in zero-interest loans and grants to health care facilities that provide abortion services for facility improvements and increased security.
New Jersey lawmakers pass gun carry legislation after ruling
New Jersey lawmakers have given final approval to legislation overhauling rules to get a firearm carry permit after this summer’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling expanded gun rights.
Sen. Bob Menendez faces another federal probe
Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is reportedly the subject of a new federal investigation five years after he stood trial for corruption.
New Jersey 2022 Midterms: Everything you need to know before Election Day
Election Day is fast approaching for the 2022 Midterms Elections, and so are some important dates to make sure your vote counts in key races across New Jersey, including all 12 Congressional seats.
Former NJ Gov. Jim Florio dies at 85
Former New Jersey Gov. James Florio, who enthusiastically backed a plan that substantially raised the state's sales and income taxes — a stance that cost him his job — died Sunday. He was 85.
Governor Phil Murphy signs 7 new bills aimed at tightening gun laws in New Jersey
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed seven new bills into law aimed at curtailing gun violence, including legislation to allow the state attorney general to pursue lawsuits against the firearm industry.
Polls close in New Jersey primary election for state house seats
Voters in New Jersey will head to the polls Tuesday to select candidates for a dozen state House seats in the 2022 primary election.
Murphy names former top counsel to be NJ's attorney general
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has named Matt Platkin, his former chief counsel, to be the state’s next attorney general.
Ian Smith, co-owner of Atilis Gym, announces plans to run for Congress
Ian Smith, co-owner of Atilis Gym, has announced plans to run for Congress after his lengthy battle over New Jersey's coronavirus lockdowns made national headlines.
Murphy signs bill enshrining abortion into NJ state law
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a bill enshrining the right to an abortion into state law.
'This is America': New Jersey GOP lawmakers defy vaccine mandate
"This is America!" Assembly member Hal Wirths added. Lawmakers compared the situation to something that might happen in a dictatorship.