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.

Biden appointee resigns over president's handling of war in Gaza

A policy adviser at the Department of Education who campaigned for President Biden has resigned over the president's handling of the war in Gaza.

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. 

In 2024, Shapiro faces calls for billions for schools, a presidential election and wary lawmakers

In 2024, Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro could face a more complicated sophomore year in charge of Pennsylvania after his first year brought a highway collapse, a budget stalemate and friction with allies and adversaries as he navigated the battleground state's political divides.

Feds accuse Sen. Bob Menendez of introducing Qatari royal family member to aid NJ businessman

Federal authorities are accusing U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of introducing a member of the Qatari royal family to a New Jersey businessman seeking investments in a real estate project.

Ohio governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care, transgender athletes in girls sports

Ohio's Republican governor said the bill would affect a small number of children, “but for those children who face gender dysphoria ... the consequences of this bill could not be more profound."

Abortion issue creates 'new era' for state supreme court races in 2024

With the abortion debate shifted to states since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, state supreme court races have emerged as some of the most hotly contested and expensive races on the ballot.

Trump blocked from 2024 primary ballot in 2 states. Can he still run for president?

The decision by Maine's secretary of state to bar Trump from the ballot will inevitably increase pressure on the U.S. Supreme Court to settle the issue of his eligibility once and for all.