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Bill would force drivers to provide blood sample if suspected of driving high
Opponents of the bill worry about the potential effects expanding implied consent would have on people of color stopped by police.
GOP lawmakers express dismay with Gov. Murphy’s budget plan
Republicans argued the record spending represented by Murphy’s budget plan is due to years of one party — Democrats — calling the shots.
Store owners battle Union Township over claims they sold marijuana, not hemp products
Union officials say the store's owners were selling marijuana without a license, but the owners say the store sold only legal hemp products.
Temp worker advocates say staffing agencies are flouting new law
About 40 complaints have been filed with the Department of Labor in relation to the temp workers’ law, according to a department spokeswoman.
Three judicial nominees advanced over objections from GOP about partisan balance of courts
If they are confirmed on the Senate floor, the nominees would reduce the current number of judicial vacancies from 48 to 45.
Advocates fear would-be successors to Sen. Bob Menendez lack his commitment to immigrants
Immigrant advocates say they fear the Democrats seeking to replace Sen. Bob Menendez will not be as aggressive an advocate for immigrants as he is.
NJ Transit says it is ready for World Cup fans
NJ Transit officials say they are up to the task of ferrying soccer fans to and from MetLife Stadium in 2026 when the World Cup comes to East Rutherford.
Democrats’ moderate and liberal wings at odds in primary for 7th District House seat
Democrats in Rep. Tom Kean Jr.'s district have a choice between activist Sue Altman and counterterrorism professor Jason Blazakis in June's primary.
Jersey City says armed cops cannot use cannabis off duty. Police union says that’s ‘pure hogwash’
Jersey City officials have argued that federal law bars anyone who owns a firearm from using cannabis, a claim the union disputes.
Turnpike, Parkway tolls will go up March 1, to dismay of lawmakers and motorists
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say they are concerned over Gov. Phil Murphy’s approval of the toll hike plan.
Bill to ban smoking in Atlantic City casinos advances in Senate
Smoking was banned in most indoor places in 2006, but that ban exempted casinos. Lawmakers took the first step Monday to close that loophole.
Delayed Turnpike, Parkway toll increases set for approval
Three months after Murphy vetoed the Turnpike Authority budget over a 3% toll hike, the agency is set to approve the increases again Tuesday.