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State human services chief unconcerned about pandemic aid drying up
Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman also touted the success of New Jersey's Medicaid program, citing gains in pediatric coverage.
Nine months later, fusion voting case trudges on
The state and New Jersey Republicans have asked for the case to be thrown out. Fusion voting supporters say delays risk limiting voter choice for another year.
Courts official renews call for more judges
Courts' administrative director says 22 more retirements — enough to wipe out 11 months of confirmations — are expected by year's end.
Survey finds deluge of mental health issues among state’s lawyers
Half of the state's attorneys feel burnt out and isolated, while one in 10 told surveyors they had considered suicide.
State has spent just $1.1B in federal pandemic aid after nearly two years, auditor says
The state auditor found roughly $5.1 billion in American Rescue Plan dollars remain unspent as inflation eats away at their value.
Little support for striking public workers in state law
Decades of case law that predates the state's 1947 constitution bars public worker strikes like the one started by Rutgers faculty Monday.
Advocates see few upsides to recent pay-to-play overhaul
Good government advocates warn changes to the state's pay-to-play laws under the Elections Transparency Act will enable corruption.
New Jersey teacher shortage persists, but severity unclear
Tuition assistance, work-life balance improvements, and residency requirement waivers are recommended as the state struggles to find educators.
Liquor license bill to get revamp after chilly reception from legislators
Gov. Phil Murphy has pushed a revamp of New Jersey's liquor license laws that would allow more restaurants to serve alcohol.
Governor’s liquor license plan lacks legislative support, top Dem says
Sen. Paul Sarlo said Gov. Murphy's effort to overhaul the state's liquor rules has few friends in the Legislature.
Lawmakers say bill would lower state health care costs
Lawmakers eye changes after mammoth premium hikes on state health plans approved last year.
Governor Murphy signs controversial campaign finance overhaul into law
The new law sharply raises limits on political donations while weakening New Jersey's campaign finance watchdog.