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.
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.
Man shot and killed during fight at Trenton apartment complex
A brawl at a Trenton apartment building ended with a 39-year-old man being fatally shot.
A brawl at a Trenton apartment building ended with a 39-year-old man being fatally shot.
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.
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.
3 men charged with attempted murder for allegedly firing gun at police officer in Trenton
Police say four people have been arrested after shots were fired at an officer inside a task force vehicle in Trenton.
Police say four people have been arrested after shots were fired at an officer inside a task force vehicle in Trenton.
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.
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.
Trenton family who won Powerball gives back to the community
A New Jersey family who won the lottery is giving back to the community.
A New Jersey family who won the lottery is giving back to the community.
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.
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.
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.
Legislation to phase out and then prohibit single-use plastic and paper bags along with plastic foam containers is back again in New Jersey.
New Jersey court upholds $139 ticket issued to motorcyclist who turned license plate upside down
A motorcyclist cited for turning his license plate upside down because he thought "it was cool" has lost another bid to rescind a traffic ticket he received.
A motorcyclist cited for turning his license plate upside down because he thought "it was cool" has lost another bid to rescind a traffic ticket he received.
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.