New Jersey inmates to be counted as residents of their district
Inmates in New Jersey will now be counted as residents of their most recent address.
Inmates in New Jersey will now be counted as residents of their most recent address.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gov. Murphy seeks more transparency, but says ‘mission’ unchanged
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy delivered his second State of the State address.
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy delivered his second State of the State address.
Vote on New Jersey bill to bar certain vaccine exemptions stalled
New Jersey lawmakers are set to vote Monday on legislation to eliminate most religious exemptions for vaccines for schoolchildren.
New Jersey lawmakers are set to vote Monday on legislation to eliminate most religious exemptions for vaccines for schoolchildren.
Murphy ‘appalled’ by report of sexual misconduct toward women
Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration was “appalled” by details of sexual misconduct toward women in state politics after a recent article and aims to address the “deeply rooted culture of misogyny,” according to the lieutenant governor.
Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration was “appalled” by details of sexual misconduct toward women in state politics after a recent article and aims to address the “deeply rooted culture of misogyny,” according to the lieutenant governor.
New Jersey jails getting $7.8M for opioid-addiction treatment
New Jersey will now provide $7.8 million to jails to support opioid addiction treatment for inmates.
New Jersey will now provide $7.8 million to jails to support opioid addiction treatment for inmates.
NJ dioceses extend deadline for victims fund
New Jersey’s Roman Catholic dioceses have given a six-week extension to childhood victims of sexual assault considering applying for compensation from a fund the church set up.
New Jersey’s Roman Catholic dioceses have given a six-week extension to childhood victims of sexual assault considering applying for compensation from a fund the church set up.
Murphy signs bill giving $9.5M to family-planning clinics
Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation setting aside $9.5 million for family planning services to counteract a Trump administration rule barring clinics from referring women for abortions.
Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation setting aside $9.5 million for family planning services to counteract a Trump administration rule barring clinics from referring women for abortions.
2020 will bring cannabis vote, law barring salary queries to NJ
The new year in New Jersey brings 18 new laws — from a proposed constitutional amendment to allow recreational marijuana to a measure that bars employers from using salary history to screen potential workers.
The new year in New Jersey brings 18 new laws — from a proposed constitutional amendment to allow recreational marijuana to a measure that bars employers from using salary history to screen potential workers.
New 2019 laws in NJ: Easing limit on abuse suits, assisted suicide
New Jersey saw hundreds of new laws in 2019, including a measure to make it easier for childhood victims of sexual assault to sue for damages.
New Jersey saw hundreds of new laws in 2019, including a measure to make it easier for childhood victims of sexual assault to sue for damages.
Shootings, impeachment drama among NJ's top stories
A look at some of the top stories of the year in New Jersey, from the crack of gunfire at opposite ends of the state to impeachment drama and beyond.
A look at some of the top stories of the year in New Jersey, from the crack of gunfire at opposite ends of the state to impeachment drama and beyond.
NJ enacts law allowing immigrants without documents to get license
A bill that will let immigrants who cannot prove they're in the country legally get a driver's license is signed by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy.
A bill that will let immigrants who cannot prove they're in the country legally get a driver's license is signed by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy.
Weather Authority: Frigid temperatures to continue Thursday
Expect the frigid temperatures to continue through Thursday as winds chills will make conditions feel colder than previous days.
Expect the frigid temperatures to continue through Thursday as winds chills will make conditions feel colder than previous days.
NJ House delegation backs impeachment by 10-2 margin
New Jersey’s U.S. House delegation is expected to vote 10-2 in favor of articles of impeachment against President Trump.
New Jersey’s U.S. House delegation is expected to vote 10-2 in favor of articles of impeachment against President Trump.
New Jersey Assembly passes bill to bar religious exemption for shots
New Jersey's Assembly has passed a measure to eliminate religious exemptions for vaccines for schoolchildren, but the bill stalled in the state Senate as opponents shouted so loudly they drowned out the session.
New Jersey's Assembly has passed a measure to eliminate religious exemptions for vaccines for schoolchildren, but the bill stalled in the state Senate as opponents shouted so loudly they drowned out the session.
New Jersey passes bill letting those without documents get licenses
New Jersey lawmakers have passed legislation to allow immigrants who cannot prove they're in the country legally get driver's licenses.
New Jersey lawmakers have passed legislation to allow immigrants who cannot prove they're in the country legally get driver's licenses.
Jersey City shooting highlights difficulty of stopping gun imports
Officials from states with strong gun restrictions have called for stricter firearm control in places with weaker laws to thwart traffickers, but the deadly mass shooting on a Jewish market in New Jersey shows how fruitless those efforts can be.
Officials from states with strong gun restrictions have called for stricter firearm control in places with weaker laws to thwart traffickers, but the deadly mass shooting on a Jewish market in New Jersey shows how fruitless those efforts can be.
9 bears killed since NJ’s bear hunt resumed
As of Wednesday, hunters using firearms have killed nine bruins since the hunt resumed Monday.
As of Wednesday, hunters using firearms have killed nine bruins since the hunt resumed Monday.