Mike Testa

A Republican state lawmaker has pitched a bill to rename the Delaware Bay for New Jersey. A Democratic legislator slams it as a waste of time and money, calling the sponsor "Little Trumpy."

A bill introduced by New Jersey Republican Senator Michael Testa would allow parents to choose a different school district if their home district adopts a mask policy.

The Murphy administration says revenues in the current and upcoming years will be $7.8 billion higher than it expected in March.

Lawmakers tell the acting attorney general that police remain wary of approaching young people with marijuana under the marijuana decriminalization law.

A 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.

When indoor dining at restaurants closed at the start of the pandemic, outdoor dining became an option and lifeline. The law enabling it expires in November.

Through an online petition and social media campaign, Senate Republicans hope to push Gov. Phil Murphy to reverse course on pandemic and fiscal policies.

Frequent topics at a Senate hearing on the Department of Education budget included school reopenings, spending of federal aid and the delayed assessments.

Rules for adult-use recreational marijuana, which voters green-lighted in a Nov. 3 referendum, now await Gov. Phil Murphy's signature.

A bill advancing in the Legislature would allow for mobile barbershops and hair salons.