By Brinda Patel | NJ State House News Service TRENTON, N.J. — A Senate committee advanced a bill Thursday that would offer protections to renters in the state, including stopping landlords from charging tenants higher rent based on software algorithms. New Jersey is in the midst of a rent crisis, according to legislative sponsors. S451 […]
A Senate committee moves forward a bill that would institute a statewide, monthly fee on all residents' mobile and IP-enabled phone lines to support a suicide and crisis hotline.
Crime trends in Newark and Paterson are holding steady or declining, with state officials citing sustained reductions in gun violence.
A new report warns New Jersey’s racial wealth gap has doubled in a decade, deepening inequality in housing, income, and generational wealth.
Mercer County ramps up local anti-hunger efforts for 2026, investing in food security programs to offset federal SNAP cuts.
New Jersey’s minimum wage rises Jan. 1 to $15.92, with higher pay for health-care workers and other adjusted rates statewide.
NJ drivers will see higher costs starting Jan. 1 as fuel taxes and tolls increase statewide to fund transportation infrastructure projects.
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