Gov. Murphy signs laws to set up recreational marijuana market in New Jersey
The move comes more than three months since voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot question to legalize adult use of the drug.
The move comes more than three months since voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot question to legalize adult use of the drug.
NJ considers new cannabis bill to advance legalization
The Assembly and Senate will meet Monday morning to consider legislation that advanced from a committee on Friday.
The Assembly and Senate will meet Monday morning to consider legislation that advanced from a committee on Friday.
Bill that could loosen cannabis logjam advances in NJ
The bill’s sponsor, Democratic Sen. Nicholas Scutari, said Friday he thinks the legislation has enough support to pass Monday.
The bill’s sponsor, Democratic Sen. Nicholas Scutari, said Friday he thinks the legislation has enough support to pass Monday.
Deadline for Gov. Murphy to act on marijuana bill pushed back
Democratic Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin on Friday moved a procedural deadline set for Monday to Feb. 18.
Democratic Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin on Friday moved a procedural deadline set for Monday to Feb. 18.
NJ first lady's plan aims to cut childbirth deaths, race gaps
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy has unveiled a sweeping plan to help reduce maternal and infant mortality and racial gaps that experts say lead to deaths.
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy has unveiled a sweeping plan to help reduce maternal and infant mortality and racial gaps that experts say lead to deaths.
COVID-19 vaccine brings 'light on horizon,' Murphy says in 3rd state of the state address
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy is set to deliver his third state of the state address remotely because of the coronavirus pandemic.
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy is set to deliver his third state of the state address remotely because of the coronavirus pandemic.
New Jersey lawmakers give blessing to marijuana marketplace
New Jersey lawmakers have passed a measure setting up a recreational marijuana marketplace. Their action Thursday sends the legislation to Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy. He is expected to sign the bill but it is unclear when.
New Jersey lawmakers have passed a measure setting up a recreational marijuana marketplace. Their action Thursday sends the legislation to Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy. He is expected to sign the bill but it is unclear when.
Booker, Democratic lawmakers introducing NCAA reform bill
The College Athletes Bill of Rights, if passed, could wreak havoc on the NCAA's ability to govern intercollegiate athletics and the association's model for amateurism.
The College Athletes Bill of Rights, if passed, could wreak havoc on the NCAA's ability to govern intercollegiate athletics and the association's model for amateurism.
New Jersey certifies vote showing Joe Biden's victory
Joe Biden is officially the winner in New Jersey's presidential contest.
Joe Biden is officially the winner in New Jersey's presidential contest.
Matt Gaetz hits back after Gov. Murphy says he's 'not welcome' in NJ
U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz fired back Friday after Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy told the Florida Republican he was no longer welcome in the Garden State after being photographed without a mask at a Jersey City restaurant.
U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz fired back Friday after Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy told the Florida Republican he was no longer welcome in the Garden State after being photographed without a mask at a Jersey City restaurant.
Murphy, NJ lawmakers say they reached deal on cannabis bill
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Friday he and legislative leaders have reached a deal on legislation to set up the new recreational marijuana marketplace.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Friday he and legislative leaders have reached a deal on legislation to set up the new recreational marijuana marketplace.
Murphy blasts maskless 'Young Republican Club' gala in Jersey City
A New Jersey restaurant that hosted a political gala put on by a New York Republican club was ordered temporarily closed Friday over potential violations of coronavirus guidelines.
A New Jersey restaurant that hosted a political gala put on by a New York Republican club was ordered temporarily closed Friday over potential violations of coronavirus guidelines.
Reopen NJ rally organizers prevented from protesting outside governor’s house
More than a hundred New Jersey residents gathered near Gov. Phil Murphy’s house Saturday to voice their frustration over the state’s tightening COVID-19 restrictions.
More than a hundred New Jersey residents gathered near Gov. Phil Murphy’s house Saturday to voice their frustration over the state’s tightening COVID-19 restrictions.
Gov. Murphy signs order giving counties more time to count votes
The state’s 21 counties must certify results by Friday under current law, but Murphy’s order pushes the deadline to Wednesday. Murphy, a Democrat who was not on the ballot this year, cited coronavirus concerns as the reason.
The state’s 21 counties must certify results by Friday under current law, but Murphy’s order pushes the deadline to Wednesday. Murphy, a Democrat who was not on the ballot this year, cited coronavirus concerns as the reason.
Across party lines, Americans embrace marijuana legalization in 2020 election
Recreational marijuana initiatives passed in four states this year, from liberal New Jersey to conservative Montana and South Dakota. The results prove how broadly accepted marijuana has become.
Recreational marijuana initiatives passed in four states this year, from liberal New Jersey to conservative Montana and South Dakota. The results prove how broadly accepted marijuana has become.
Party switcher Van Drew beats Democrat in New Jersey
Republican Rep. Jeff Van Drew has defeated Democratic rival Amy Kennedy and won a second term in his southern New Jersey district.
Republican Rep. Jeff Van Drew has defeated Democratic rival Amy Kennedy and won a second term in his southern New Jersey district.
Check 2020 General Election results for New Jersey
Check 2020 Election results from FOX 29 in New Jersey now that the window to vote in-person in New Jersey has passed.
Check 2020 Election results from FOX 29 in New Jersey now that the window to vote in-person in New Jersey has passed.
NJ Rep. Tom Malinowski defeats GOP challenger
Freshman Democratic Rep. Tom Malinowski of New Jersey has defeated his GOP challenger.
Freshman Democratic Rep. Tom Malinowski of New Jersey has defeated his GOP challenger.
Sen. Cory Booker wins re-election
Booker is the former mayor of Newark and recently ran for the Democratic nomination for president, bolstering his national profile.
Booker is the former mayor of Newark and recently ran for the Democratic nomination for president, bolstering his national profile.
Was my vote counted? A state-by-state guide to tracking your absentee ballot
A guide to tracking your ballot.
A guide to tracking your ballot.