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Public backlash: NJ lawmakers backtrack on restricting right to know
New Jersey legislative leaders hit the brakes Thursday on a fast-moving bill that would have overhauled the state's open records law.
Report: NJ, US were not prepared for COVID-19 pandemic
The report released Monday faults planning, communication and decision-making before and during the pandemic, which broke out in early 2020.
NJ lawmakers working hard now to limit public’s right to know
New Jersey lawmakers voted Monday to advance a measure that could make it easier for government agencies to withhold documents under the state's open records law, casting it as a modernizing bill that would cut back on profiteering businesses.
Congress moves to ban TikTok — How NJ representatives voted
The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app TikTok
Two groups appeal the selection of new offshore wind projects for New Jersey, citing cost
Two homeowners' groups are challenging New Jersey's preliminary approval of two new offshore wind power projects, saying they would be unlawfully costly to electricity customers.
Sen. Bob Menendez enters not guilty plea to latest criminal indictment
U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife pleaded not guilty on Monday to new obstruction of justice charges recently added to a broad corruption indictment threatening the Democrat's re-election chances.
New Jersey sees spike in incidents of bias in 2023
Reports in New Jersey of incidents of bias — like antisemitism and anti-Black behavior among others — climbed by 22% last year, according to preliminary data released Thursday by the attorney general.
Trader Joe’s chicken soup dumplings recalled for possibly containing permanent marker plastic
More than 61,000 pounds of steamed chicken soup dumplings sold at Trader Joe's are being recalled for possibly containing hard plastic, U.S. regulators announced Saturday.
All the goodies, and new taxes, promised by NJ governor’s $55.9B plan
Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday unveiled a $55.9 billion budget, up about 5% over his previous year's proposal.
NJ native Wendy Williams diagnosed with aphasia and dementia
Former talk show host Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with the same form of dementia that actor Bruce Willis has, a statement released Thursday on behalf of her caretakers says.
Good news for residents near toxic site in Old Bridge, NJ
Twenty-five toxic waste sites in 15 states will be cleaned up, and ongoing work at dozens of others will get a funding boost, as the Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday announced a $1 billion infusion to the federal Superfund program.
NJ comedian and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ actor Richard Lewis dies at 76
Born in Brooklyn, he grew up in Englewood, New Jersey.