Murphy waives fees for COVID-19 testing for some NJ residents

Gov. Phil Murphy says New Jersey will waive fees for COVID-19 virus testing for more than 2 million residents on certain health plans.

Murphy resumes duties in NJ after surgery to remove tumor

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has resumed his duties following surgery last week to remove what officials said was likely a cancerous tumor on his kidney.

Officials: Murphy's surgery to remove tumor 'successful'

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy will undergo surgery on Wednesday to remove a likely cancerous tumor on his kidney.

Murphy proposes $40.9B budget, boosting school and transit aid

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy unveiled a $40.9 billion budget for fiscal year 2021 on Tuesday, calling for higher spending on education, transit and public pensions.

Gov. Murphy reveals likely cancerous kidney tumor

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has what is probably a cancerous tumor on his kidney and will undergo surgery next month to remove it, he said Saturday.

Lemons to legislation: NJ bill would let kids operate lemonade stands without permits

New Jersey Assemblyman Nicholas Chiaravalloti and his young son, Joshua, are working to ensure every child can experience the sweet taste of entrepreneurship — at no cost or penalty.

Murphy unveils broader state ethics, transparency bill

Gov. Phil Murphy’s proposed overhaul comes after he called for broader ethics reform in his State of the State address in January, though he released few details at the time.

New Jersey weighs work standards overhaul to address toxicity

New Jersey will re-evaluate workplace standards and guidelines for state employees in an effort to address an allegedly toxic and misogynistic culture in politics.

Panel to examine misogyny in New Jersey politics

Allegations of widespread misogyny in New Jersey politics will be front and center when a roving legislative panel holds its first meeting next week. Here's a closer look at what the panel aims to achieve.

N.J. Governor Phil Murphy sets up panel to coordinate on Chinese viral outbreak

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced Monday the state will create a task force to combat potential fallout from the coronavirus outbreak in China.

3-alarm fire rips through four row homes in Trenton

Fire officials say a three alarm fire Sunday night in Trenton tore through four row homes.

New Jersey takes up ban on plastic, paper bags after bill stalled

Legislation to phase out and then prohibit single-use plastic and paper bags along with plastic foam containers is back again in New Jersey.

NJ human trafficking panel fails to issue reports, AP finds

New Jersey has failed over the past five years to fully carry out a state law aimed at preventing human trafficking, The Associated Press has found.

NJ law bans sale of flavored vaping products

New Jersey lawmakers are set to vote on legislation that would prohibit flavored vaping products.

NJ bans gay, trans ‘panic’ as defense of homicide

New Jersey has became the ninth state to prohibit homicide defendants from claiming that panic brought on by a victim’s sexual orientation or gender identity could be used a legal defense.