NJ Senate

Ocean County Freeholder Joe Vicari says he doesn't think he and his colleagues would hike the hotel tax, even if the state gives them the option. A bill currently under consideration by state lawmakers (S-3169) would give New Jersey county governments the option of raising their hotel tax by 1% in order to raise much-needed revenue...

New legislation from Assembly Republican Conference Leader Dave Rible (R-30) would extend the Permit Extension Act of 2012 for another 2 years. The current Act - which allows developers to avoid halting projects while reapplying for lapsed permits -  is set to expire at the end of this year...

The case for more women in elected office made little headway during Tuesday's elections.

Despite a landslide win for Governor Chris Christie this week, the Republican will be dealing with a Democrat-controlled legislature for another few years.

For years, it has been customary for lawmakers flee from Trenton for the summer right after the State Budget is signed into law.

The gun control debate continues to rage on in Trenton as the State Senate House keeps incrementally advancing bills.

Despite staunch opposition from gun rights advocates, the State Senate plans to vote on 14 gun control bills May 13.

New Jersey's jobless rate and why it is higher than other states in the region was expected to be the focal point yesterday when State Labor Commissioner Hal Wirths testified before the State Senate Budget Committee.

Democrats in New Jersey control the State Senate by a margin of 24-16, but one political expert says the natural disaster was a game-changer, and now anything is possible this November.

Less than 24 hours after saying he had no response to Governor Chris Christie's harsh criticism of him, State Senate President Steve Sweeney had plenty to say.