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Senate panel backs larger tax hikes in towns facing school aid cuts
The bill would allow towns facing aid cuts in the current or coming school year to exceed the 2% cap on property tax hikes.
Challenge to Rutgers vaccine rules fails on appeal
An appellate panel reaffirmed a lower court decision that found plaintiffs had filed to meet any of the bars needed to support their claim.
New Jersey bill to revamp tax sale law is likely unconstitutional, experts say
New Jersey, like most other states, is seeking to revamp its tax sale system after a May ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that bars the taking of home equity.
Republican Senate candidates hope Menendez charges can end party’s 52-year losing streak
Top Republican challengers see an opportunity in incumbent's indictments and a Democratic fracas over the primary process.
New Jersey faces steep deficits in coming years, group warns
The state would face multi-billion-dollar deficits even under the most optimistic projections drafted by a budget group at the Sweeney Center for Public Policy.
Affordable housing overhaul gets Assembly OK, but journey not over
The Assembly approved in the bill in a party-line vote, but the legislation is likely to see more, possibly limited, changes.
Assembly panel backs expansion of family leave job protections
Industry groups worry about the bill’s impact on the state’s smallest businesses, while supporters say the bill should go further.
Amid rise in antisemitism, N.J. assemblyman targets doxxing, swatting
No New Jersey statute specifically targets doxxing, the practice of releasing others' personal information to threaten harm.
Developer’s lawsuit claims discrimination from South Orange, PSE&G
The developer claims township officials subjected her to unlawful fines, steep delays, and stricter requirements because she is a Black woman.
Newark finds lead in pipes that should’ve been replaced
City and state officials said pipes to at least three homes were only partially replaced. The problem's full scope remains unclear.
Menendez not protected from prosecution, authorities argue
Prosecutors said Sen. Bob Menendez ignored precedent, including from his prior trial, when arguing he could not face charges of acting as foreign agent.
Poll: Voters approve of governor, independents turned off by first lady’s Senate bid
Independent poll respondents told of First Lady Tammy Murphy's senatorial campaign are more likely to not approve of governor's performance.