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Governor Murphy signs bill allowing retired teachers to return to classrooms, keep pensions
New Jersey’s shortage of teachers is long-standing and has historically been most severe in special education, science, and instruction for non-native English speakers.
Moderate Party asks Supreme Court to hear fusion voting case
The Supreme Court should intervene so the case can be resolved before the 2024 elections, fusion voting supporters say.
No fare hikes in NJ Transit’s $2.9B budget, but fiscal cliff still looms
Officials have signaled they would consider fare hikes and service cuts to make up for staggering shortfalls expected in the coming years.
New Jersey panel wants clarity on mandatory minimums directive
The Law Revision Commission is set to recommend language that makes clear those already convicted can seek to end their parole ineligibility.
Governor Murphy announces rule requiring electric car sales
The rule mirrors regulations adopted in California and would require electric vehicles to account for a growing share of car manufacturers' sales, reaching 100% in 2035.
Governor Murphy signs bill creating maternal health authority
A new agency and health center will offer job training and fund research to reduce birthing deaths, and aims to cut sharp racial disparities.
N.J. man has enough evidence to show polygraph exam was falsified, court says
Recklessness with regard to truth is sufficient to meet the legal bar needed for evidence fabrication, U.S. Appeals Court rules.
Governor, first lady unveil plans to tackle youth mental health, maternal mortality
Gov. Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy revealed plans to address the issues nationwide during a conference of governors Thursday.
Judges decline to require that minors consult lawyer before waiving Miranda rights
The three-judge panel's ruling comes in a case involving a 16-year-old facing a possible murder charge.
New Jersey energy regulator punts vote on building electrification plan
Critics say the Board of Public Utilities has no authority to implement a statewide building electrification plan.
New racial justice group gives New Jersey lawmakers middling marks
A new advocacy group grading lawmakers on their support of legislation it supports gave just 8% of the Legislature’s 120 members an A.
Governor Murphy signs laws aimed at lowering cost of prescription drugs
Greater scrutiny and new reporting requirements are coming for drug sales and certain middlemen in the pharmaceutical supply chain.