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New Jersey plastics ban could be one of the toughest in the nation
Opponents worry about the economic impact. → Read More
New Jersey may require extra steps before utilities can shut off power
A new bill would require electric companies to inquire if customers suffer a health impairment before power was cut off. → Read More
Hot, humid summer of discontent comes to an end
The summer of 2018 will be remembered as one of the hottest ever in New Jersey. → Read More
Governor Murphy defends hiring of former councilman convicted of bribery
Murphy said people who admit they made a mistake, repent, and paid their price need to get back on their feet in society. → Read More
N.J. trying again on plan to recycle foreclosed homes into affordable housing
Activists say the plan would be a step forward in the state’s slow recovery from the foreclosure crisis. → Read More
New Jersey boosts preschool funding for 31 districts
Districts that were recently awarded this new round of funding include: → Read More
New Jersey applies data mining to predict opioid overdose hot spots
State AG says it can help law enforcement get there before the next fatal overdose and help get drug users into treatment. → Read More
Banning bear hunting on New Jersey's public lands may have little effect
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s’ executive order that puts state-owned lands off limits for this year’s bear hunt got mixed reviews at a meeting of the Fish and Game Council. → Read More
New Jersey to equip all state troopers with body cameras by mid-2019
Grewal said when law enforcement officers and citizens know their encounters are being recorded, they behave better. → Read More
New Jersey updating state policy on ICE cooperation
Law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and civil rights groups are providing input on the new guidance that should be announced within the next month. → Read More
Trenton rally calls for giving driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants
Hundreds of New Jersey residents rallied outside the Statehouse in Trenton. → Read More
No shortage of applicants to run New Jersey's six new medical pot clinics
New Jersey plans to double the number of medical marijuana dispensaries to keep pace with the increased demand and there’s a lot of competition to get those licenses. → Read More
Rutgers poll: Most see improved economy, but say rich benefit at workers expense
Of those surveyed, 57 percent consider the federal government’s handling of the job situation fair or poor. → Read More
N.J. may use taxpayer dollars to stabilize horse racing tracks
The measure would provide $20 million from the state’s general fund to increase the purse money at horse racing tracks in the state. → Read More
New Jersey lawmaker seeks investigation into Catholic clergy sex abuse
A New Jersey lawmaker is asking the state attorney general to impanel a grand jury to investigate sexual misconduct in New Jersey’s Catholic dioceses. → Read More
Murphy cuts N.J. plan to borrow $1B for school upgrades by half
School improvements include enhancing security, expanding vocational-technical schools and community colleges, and helping schools replace outdated plumbing. → Read More
New Jersey's governor to veto 5-cent fee on single-use grocery bags
Senate Environment Committee chairman Bob Smith announced the upcoming veto at a legislative hearing in Toms River on Thursday. → Read More
American Cancer Society gives New Jersey mixed reviews on treatment, prevention
The state earned good marks for enacting smoke-free laws and increased access to Medicaid. → Read More
New Jersey rail commuters are experiencing what some call 'Summer of Hell 2'
New Jersey commuters trying to get into New York City this morning experienced long delays as 17 trains were cancelled. → Read More
New Jersey issues 'quarantine' for items carrying spotted lanternflies
Articles most likely to carry the insect native to China, India and Vietnam include bicycles, tents, motor homes, plant containers, and lawnmowers. → Read More