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New law expands early in-person voting for this year’s gubernatorial primary

Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday signed a bill that will expand early in-person voting in New Jersey primaries, starting with …


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Gun legislation sparks disagreement among New Jersey Republicans

Two Republicans leaped off the party bandwagon last fall to introduce a package of bills that would establish new gun …

STATE

ICE plans massive new immigrant detention center in Newark

Delaney Hall, a 1,000-bed facility located next to the Essex County jail, will be the first immigration detention center to …

STATE

Republicans call for attorney general’s ouster after Trump challenges and court losses

The criticism comes as Platkin has joined other Democratic attorneys general around the nation to challenge the constitutionality of various …

STATE

Governor Murphy proposes $58.1B state budget

Murphy’s plan would see New Jersey end the 2026 fiscal year with $6.3 billion in surplus.

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Electricity prices set to rise by roughly $25 per month this summer

Atlantic City Electric customers — already complaining about huge increases — will see another $28 per month.

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Super Bowl wagering up 19 percent over last year

Wagering for the Super Bowl surpassed $168 million.

ENVIRONMENTAL

Did the BPU's decision permanently end offshore wind projects in New Jersey?

Offshore wind detractors claim victory in their fight to stop wind turbines from ever being built in the Atlantic Ocean.

STATE

Former Sen. Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years in bribery scheme

The former leader is the only sitting senator ever to be convicted of acting as a foreign agent.

Immigrant activists conflicted on new state guidance to N.J. schools

The guidance came after the Trump administration threw out federal policies that protect undocumented immigrants from being arrested in “sensitive …

CRIME-COURTS

Judge weighing dismissal of charges against Dem power broker George Norcross

Norcross' co-defendants include Brigantine attorney Bill Tambussi.

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N.J. leaders slam ICE raid in Newark as ‘chilling,’ ‘cruel’

ICE conducted raids around the country last week, part of the Trump administration’s efforts to clamp down forcefully on immigration …

STATE

Statewide tracking of rape kits now required by law in New Jersey

Sexual assault victims in New Jersey should be able to track their rape kits through the criminal justice system by …

NATION

Trump keeps 'Day One' promise to squash offshore wind

The Executive Order calls for the temporary withdrawal of offshore wind leases.

Snow, freezing temps to combine for 'dangerously cold conditions'

Frigid weather will linger through most of next week, according to the stormy forecast.

STATE

New law creates panel to reduce traffic deaths to zero in 15 years

The 13-member commission is tasked with adopting strategies to improve roadway and sidewalk safety for pedestrians, cyclists and others traveling …

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ENVIRONMENTAL

Governor removes bald eagle, osprey from Endangered Species List

The bald eagle population has recovered over the last 40 years.

STATE

Allies of convicted ex-Sen. Bob Menendez urge judge to be lenient in sentencing

A sentencing submission filed with the court Thursday featured testimonials from roughly 120 individuals ranging from members of his family …

STATE

Minimum wage for most New Jersey workers rises to $15.49

The roughly 2 percent increase to the minimum wage comes after years of sharper increases that raised New Jersey’s minimum …

STATE

New year brings toll hikes, fare increases

Driving throughout New Jersey and into New York is going to cost more as the new year starts, with tolls …

HEALTH

State issues protection guidance for pregnant, lactating workers

The law requires most employers in New Jersey to make reasonable accommodations for pregnant, postpartum, breastfeeding, or lactating employees