Forcing you to convert your home to all electric? NJ closer, senator saysForcing you to convert your home to all electric? NJ closer, senator saysGOP lawmaker claims Gov. Murphy is bypassing the legislature to force his expensive Energy Master Plan on NJ homeownersEric ScottEric Scott
Can progressive crime policies make NJ safer? Murphy nominee thinks soCan progressive crime policies make NJ safer? Murphy nominee thinks soThe Senate Judiciary Committee interviewed and endorsed acting Attorney General Matthew Platkin to have the Cabinet position on a permanent basis.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
Push for NJ car theft crackdown on ring organizers, teen thievesPush for NJ car theft crackdown on ring organizers, teen thievesThe spike in car thefts in New Jersey in 2021 has continued through the first half of 2022.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
Delays, price & more: Lawmakers hammer NJ marijuana regulatorsDelays, price & more: Lawmakers hammer NJ marijuana regulators.Though legal recreational marijuana sales have begun after a surprising delay, a Senate panel scrutinized the new industry at a 4 1/2 hour hearing.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
NJ lawmakers want to stop weekly COVID testing for unvaccinated teachersNJ lawmakers want to stop weekly COVID testing for unvaccinated teachersFor the week ending April 30, COVID activity was considered moderate in every region of the Garden State. Dino FlammiaDino Flammia
NJ lawmakers consider paid-leave benefits boost for middle classNJ lawmakers consider paid-leave benefits boost for middle classA bill would raise the maximum weekly benefit for temporary disability and family leave by more than $200, helping people who make roughly $60,000 to $73,700.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
NJ labor chief doubts demand for in-person unemployment help will lastNJ labor chief doubts demand for in-person unemployment help will lastLabor and Workforce Development Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo was grilled by senators at a three-hour hearing Thursday.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
Randolph, NJ school district angers another ethnic group over calendarRandolph, NJ school district angers another ethnic group over calendarThe same Morris County school board that briefly renamed Columbus Day has taken away a second day off the district calendar for a Jewish holiday.Erin VogtErin Vogt
Legislation to fund pediatric cancer research passes NJ SenateLegislation to fund pediatric cancer research passes NJ SenateThere is a piece of legislation, sponsored by Morris County State Senator Anthony Bucco (R), which may be able to help with the fight.Vin EbenauVin Ebenau
Proposed tax cut on canned cocktails in NJ fought by beer makersProposed tax cut on canned cocktails in NJ fought by beer makersAmong the liquor-law reforms considered at Statehouse is a tax cut on premade cocktails to help distilleries. Beer brewers are fighting the idea.Michael SymonsMichael Symons