Menendez, Booker push for tests to prevent flying beach umbrellasMenendez, Booker push for tests to prevent flying beach umbrellasThe United States senators from New Jersey and Virginia are pushing product safety regulators to include beach umbrellas in their standards testing.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
Senate passes infrastructure plan. What’s in it for New Jersey?Senate passes infrastructure plan. What’s in it for New Jersey?Around $12.4 billion in funding would be guaranteed for New Jersey for transportation, transit and broadband, but a lot is to be determined later.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
$44M federal grant to address traffic, pollution by major NJ port$44M federal grant to address traffic, pollution by major NJ portThe money will be used to upgrade congested roads and ramps at the northern entrance to Port Newark and Port Elizabeth.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
Juneteenth is a state holiday in NJ: Here’s what that meansJuneteenth is a state holiday in NJ: Here’s what that meansJuneteenth has been made a paid state holiday in New Jersey. So, what's open, closed, and how will it be observed?Erin VogtErin Vogt
Legal marijuana battles shift to town halls and CongressLegal marijuana battles shift to town halls and CongressWhile the Cannabis Regulatory Commission works on private lab rules, local officials and Congress will decide what comes next with legal marijuana.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
A quiet Senate race favors Democrats in New Jersey (again)A quiet Senate race favors Democrats in New Jersey (again)Democrats have won every U.S. Senate election in New Jersey since 1976, and analysts expect Sen. Cory Booker will extend the streak against Rik Mehta.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
This man wants to unseat Cory Booker from Senate — Does he stand a chance?This man wants to unseat Cory Booker from Senate — Does he stand a chance?There's a U.S. Senate race in New Jersey this year.Associated PressAssociated Press
Half of NJ adults report health-care cost problems in past yearHalf of NJ adults report health-care cost problems in past yearAdvocacy groups say the issue cuts across income groups and encourages federal or state action, particularly on drug costs.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
How Cory Booker wants to change policing in AmericaHow Cory Booker wants to change policing in AmericaThe "Justice in Policing Act" comes after two weeks of protests following the Minneapolis death of George Floyd.Associated PressAssociated Press
Murphy pleased with $2T stimulus bill but says more needed laterMurphy pleased with $2T stimulus bill but says more needed laterUnlike New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who blasted the deal reached in Congress, Gov. Phil Murphy says he'll take it. "God knows we need it."Michael SymonsMichael Symons