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Senate panel moves to expand unemployment eligibility for college students
The bill package advanced Monday contains unemployment fixes to problems spotted during the pandemic, Labor Commissioner Rob Asaro-Angelo said.
Assembly to weigh bill requiring prorated utility, telecom bills after lengthy outages
The bill's sponsors say ratepayer relief is needed as storms grow more severe and telecom services like the internet become less and less dispensable.
Appeals court declines to expand juvenile resentencing rule to young adults
State courts require juveniles sentenced to lengthy prison terms to be allowed to petition for a new sentence after 20 years. That does not apply to adults, Friday's ruling says.
A revamped ballot design jumpstarts democracy in New Jersey
Tuesday’s primaries are a window into a possible new era in New Jersey politics — one where party bosses are a touch less powerful and primaries are more competitive.
Task force releases report on Stay NJ tax credit program
Officials say logistical and technical challenges will require the first year of Stay NJ awards go out on checks, if they go out at all.
Justices rule against child welfare division in case over parental fitness
Courts cannot bar parents from seeing their children while also depriving them of counsel by their dismissing cases, the justices rule.
Danish firm pays New Jersey $125M over wind farm withdrawal
New Jersey reached a settlement with Ørsted months after it pulled plans for two 1,100 megawatt wind farms, citing financial conditions.
Early voting begins Wednesday as House, Senate primaries loom
Few of the state's congressional primaries are expected to be competitive, though political observers are watching the 3rd and 8th districts.
Gov. Murphy calls for Amtrak investment after cable issues cause hourslong delays
Gov. Phil Murphy demanded the agency invest in track reliability and backup plans after lengthy delays caused by Amtrak cables stranded commuters Wednesday.
Twelve vying to fill the late Rep. Donald Payne’s term
Eleven Democrats and a single Republican will vie for the unexpired months of Rep. Donald Payne's term in coming special elections.
N.J. residents sue to reclaim equity in foreclosed homes
The U.S. Supreme Court last year ruled governments cannot retain more money from tax sales than a resident owes.
Campaign finance watchdog taps top lawyer to helm agency
The Election Law Enforcement Commission elevated acting legal director Amanda Haines to executive director, the first woman to hold the role.