In Fiery Inaugural, Sherrill Pledges to Keep New Jersey At The Forefront
Mikie Sherrill is sworn in as New Jersey’s 57th governor, pledging to freeze energy prices, defend democracy, and keep the state leading the nation.
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New Jersey Lawmakers Passed Over 600 Bills in Two Years. Here Are the Key Ones.
New Jersey lawmakers passed more than 600 bills during the 221st Legislature. Here’s a look at key non-budget laws shaping the state.
NJ Minimum Wage Increases 43 Cents In 2026
New Jersey’s minimum wage rises Jan. 1 to $15.92, with higher pay for health-care workers and other adjusted rates statewide.
NJ Driving Costs To Rise 2026: New Gas Taxes And Toll Hikes Explained
NJ drivers will see higher costs starting Jan. 1 as fuel taxes and tolls increase statewide to fund transportation infrastructure projects.
Puppy Mills Legislation Advances As Senate Panel Backs Ban On Pet Shop Sales
A NJ Senate panel advanced a bill to ban pet shops from selling commercially bred pets to curb puppy mills.
Parking In The Bus Lane Could Get You An Automatic $45 Ticket
NJ Bill A5612 proposes $45 fines via automated cameras for parking or idling in bus and bike lanes, aiming to improve transit flow and safety.
NJ Joins 14 States To Protect Public Health As Governors Reject Federal Misinformation
New Jersey joins 14 states to protect public health with science-based guidance amid federal misinformation.
‘Forever Chemicals’ Could Soon Be Banned From Period Products In NJ
New Jersey advances a bill to ban PFAS “forever chemicals” from menstrual products to protect public health and the environment.
NJ Moves Toward Year-Round Daylight Saving Time, If Congress Approves
Daylight Saving Time would become permanent in New Jersey, so long as the federal government allows it nationally.