john burzichelli

Environmental advocates say the change is urgently needed — critics say the New Jersey 2035 timeline for all new car sales to be electric is too quick.

Some COVID-era administrative orders, directives and waivers expire next Tuesday. Gov. Phil Murphy asked for a 90-day extension, but lawmakers went halfway.

Mayors in New Jersey say the recent fireworks law change may be to blame for the explosion in illegal fireworks displays.

Legislation due for approval Thursday in the Assembly would extend life of some executive orders, including masking and distancing rules, through December.

Guidance from the Treasury Departments gives states and local governments wide but not unlimted discretion on how the funds will be spent.

Senate and Assembly bills have some key differences in terms of how revenues would be spent and whether to limit growers as the industry gets started.

In the spring, Gov. Phil Murphy declined to take a regional approach to imposing pandemic-driven shutdowns. A bill would require it and based it on local data.

Hallucinogenic ‘magic mushrooms’ were added to marijuana decriminalization legislation by a Senate committee. The bill is listed for a final vote Monday.