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Controversial bill to revamp public records law pulled from hearing for amendments
Lawmakers yanked a bill from committee consideration Thursday that critics say would gut OPRA. A sponsor said he'll amend the bill.
Emotional support dog at center of legal battle can stay home for now, N.J. Supreme Court rules
The unanimous ruling reverses a lower court's decision that said the couple could not sue the condo association on discrimination grounds.
Tammy Murphy, Andy Kim on opposite sides of push to ban TikTok
Rep. Andy Kim did not vote on a House bill to ban TikTok Wednesday, leading to criticism from chief rival first lady Tammy Murphy.
New Jersey City University should partner with larger institution, state monitor says
A partnership would help the state-run school weather its financial storm, says the monitor appointed last year to oversee the college.
N.J. legislative panel passes resolution condemning Alabama IVF ruling
The resolution also takes aim at a House bill that declares life begins at the moment of conception, a position that is under increased scrutiny since the Alabama ruling.
Lawmakers approve controversial bill to limit public access to government records
Lawmakers say the 2002 Open Public Records Act needs updating, but watchdogs say their proposed restrictions would gut the transparency law.
Women in New Jersey’s cannabis industry opening the doors for others to succeed
Women in N.J.'s cannabis industry attribute their success to a supportive system of women cannabis entrepreneurs who lift each other up.
Bail system scrutinized during Senate panel hearing
Criminal justice reformers, county prosecutors, and court administrators argued the 2017 criminal justice overhaul was a success.
Irvington needs an outside financial monitor, state comptroller says
The Office of the State Comptroller said Irvington’s finances are in disarray and taxpayer funds are at risk.
N.J. schools flout law intended to prevent bad teachers from getting hired, report says
New Jersey school districts have been ignoring the state’s “pass the trash” law, the State Commission of Investigation says in a new report.
Bill would help women who receive unwanted nude images, sponsor says
A bill that would make it a disorderly persons offense to send unwanted nudes is among five swiftly passed by the Assembly’s judiciary committee Monday.
Marijuana legalization law at center of legal fight waged by anti-cannabis group
The state Attorney General’s Office argues a group of Highland Park residents are trying to improperly nullify the state’s marijuana legalization law.