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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.