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New York panel approves congestion tolls, but court battles continue
The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority approved steep new tolls on drivers entering Manhattan, but the policy's future is in flux.
Newark mayor, allies failed to report more than $700K in donations and spending, watchdog says
Mayor Ras Baraka blamed the late filings on the outside firm his campaign hired, and pledged that every dollar his campaign raised and spent would be accounted for.
Improper instruction led to alleged gang leader’s racketeering conviction, N.J. Supreme Court rules
The New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously ruled that improper jury instruction led to a conviction on charges of promoting organized street crime.
Gov. Murphy signs gas tax hike, electric vehicle fee into law
The law is a commitment to New Jerseyans and tens of thousands of businesses that the state values transportation, Assembly Speaker Coughlin said.
Eight vying in Dem, GOP primaries to succeed Sen. Bob Menendez
Three Democrats and five Republicans have filed to run in June's primaries for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Sen. Bob Menendez, who is fighting federal corruption charges.
Budget experts warn lawmakers about stagnating revenue, higher health care costs
New Jersey’s revenue streams are stagnating after years of surging growth fueled by high market returns, the experts told lawmakers Monday.
Tammy Murphy withdraws from U.S. Senate race
First lady Tammy Murphy announced she would end her Senate campaign as a federal judge weighs the constitutionality of the county line.
Board taps New Jersey Farm Bureau vet to be new secretary of agriculture
The State Board of Agriculture tapped a longtime Farm Bureau official to head the department after predecessor's June retirement.
Sen. Menendez won’t seek Democratic nod for reelection, may run as independent in November
The embattled senator, charged with bribery and acting as a foreign agent, announced his plans during a video posted to social media Thursday.
Hudson County broke law when seeking prison health service contracts, comptroller says
The comptroller found Hudson County issued contracts worth more than $50 million without observing the Local Public Contracts Law.
Newark finds more lead pipes, but officials say problem not widespread
State and Newark officials said leftover lead lines are not a citywide problem after finding lead in an additional nine homes since early February.
Governor Murphy signs affordable housing overhaul into law
Gov. Phil Murphy's signature extends new legal protections to towns that meet affordable housing deadlines and ends a court-run system.