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As feds crack down, Governor Murphy seeks outside management of troubled veterans homes
Gov. Phil Murphy’s move comes weeks after the release of reports of improper care and abuse at the Menlo Park veterans home.
Gritty, Elmo and Mayor McCheese for Congress — why do people throw their votes away on write-ins?
When choosing between two or more candidates for public office, some voters opt for none and write in a personal choice. Why?
Push for fusion voting in New Jersey didn’t end with Rep. Tom Malinowski’s loss
Polls say we are fed up with America's political system — is fusion voting the answer?
2018 ‘blue wave’ Democrats face different challenges four years later
Three Democrats who won election to the House in the 2018 "blue wave" are facing varying obstacles as they seek third terms this year.
New Jersey’s outrageous delay on finalizing anti-bribery law
Gov. Phil Murphy and the state Senate are in a standoff over Murphy's suggested tweaks to a public corruption bill.
Labor union’s lawsuit alleges ‘disparate’ treatment of state workers because of race, gender
Gov. Phil Murphy has refused to address the "disparate treatment" of AFSCME workers and the state's corrections officers, the lawsuit says.
On ‘disgusting’ report about women’s soccer, Governor Murphy’s silence is troubling
Gov. Phil Murphy should be transparent about what he knew about the conduct of the now-former coach of his women's soccer team.
Attorney general says ironworkers union official retaliated against Black workers
The state's civil rights division is moving forward with charges that an ironworkers union violated N.J.'s law against discrimination.
New Jersey to lower gas tax one cent per gallon in October
This will be the second year in a row the gas tax has decreased, after last year's 8.3-cent dip.
Governor Murphy signs group of election bills into law
Gov. Phil Murphy said the bills will make democracy in New Jersey stronger, more accessible, and more transparent.
Yes, public records access in N.J. is a disaster. No, it’s not all the state’s fault
Local governments share much of the blame for why the state Government Records Council operates at a snail's pace.
New abortion laws will make N.J. a ‘beacon of freedom for every American woman,’ governor says
The bills were introduced after it became clear the nation’s high court intended to overturn Roe v. Wade, a decision that has led to new abortion restrictions or outright bans in 20 states.