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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Missing 16-year-old girl found safe

A 16-year-old girl who went missing from Hamilton, New Jersey, has been found safe.

Man who testified in 2015 NJ slaying found shot to death

Authorities say a man who testified in a shooting death several years ago was found shot to death behind a New Jersey hospital.

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.