New Jersey Monitor

US Supreme Court strikes down use of affirmative action in college admissions

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday, June 29, 2023, ruled that two prominent universities’ consideration of race in acceptances violated the U.S. Constitution, effectively reshaping the role of affirmative action in the college admissions process throughout higher education.

Legislators advance bill to feed all students free lunch in New Jersey by 2028

All students in New Jersey would get free lunches under new legislation an Assembly panel unanimously advanced Thursday. Giving all students free lunches, instead of only those from low-income households as schools do now, would remove the stigma that keeps some hungry students from participating in the federally funded free and reduced-price lunch program, supporters said.

Senate panel approves bills creating jobs programs in NJ for ex-offenders, people with disabilities

A milestone for New Jersey as cannabis industry hits one-year mark

Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop announces run for governor in 2025

N.J. attorney general takes over Paterson Police Department

Election law watchdog to face hearing over allegations of homophobia, racism

Killing of Paterson man spurs demand for more mental health aid during police calls