abortion

One of the most eye-catching statistics in the poll: 99% of New Jersey Republicans are pessimistic that the country is headed in the right direction.

Gov. Phil Murphy said New Jersey will “fully protect” abortion rights of women, including those visiting from states where the procedure is banned.

Lawmakers are not likely to vote on expanding access to abortion in NJ

New Jersey has just announced two big wins for women: medical insurance would be covered for abortions and there might soon be paid menstrual leave.

New Jersey enacted a law in January that codifies the right to an abortion in the state, in anticipation the Supreme Court could overturn the federal right.

The controversial Roe vs. Wade decision could be overturned this year but in the meantime, Jersey Shore Congressman Chris Smith explains four key ways to help in curbing the amount of abortions taking place in New Jersey and the U.S.

The bill codifying abortion rights was passed mostly along party lines, except for one Democrat opposed and one Republican in favor.

Proposed bill codifies the right to an abortion but leaves out most provisions from the Reproductive Freedom Act sought by activists and Gov. Phil Murphy.

Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver and Republican challenger Diane Allen debated at Rider University, disagreeing often but at a lower volume than the gubernatorial debate.

Follow the money, and the pandemic, in ranking the 10 bills that attracted the most activity among lobbyists at the Statehouse over the last two years.