Politics

New Jersey Senate Panel Approves State Voting Rights Bill

The Senate Judiciary Committee approved a voting rights bill Thursday that supporters said would counter changes to the federal Voting Rights Act.

Lawmakers Consider Letting More Movie Theaters Sell Booze

A new bill would allow movie theaters to seek price-capped liquor licenses in a bid to bolster an industry hit hard by the pandemic and streaming.

Roxbury Ice Detention Center On Hold For Environmental Review

'Best outcome,' says attorney for opponents as Homeland Security promises to limit site work to security and maintenance

Controversial Transgender Healthcare Bill Clears Key Vote In NJ

Bill sees movement after two-year stasis in Trenton

Thousands Of NJ Residents Face Food Stamp Cuts Under New Federal Rules

Federal law also shifts hundreds of millions to state taxpayers

State Lawmakers Propose Guardrails To Limit License Plate Camera Data

Republicans Alone On Filibuster-Proof Immigration Enforcement Bill

Democrats score no wins five months after insisting on use of body cameras, judicial warrants and a racial profiling ban

Mejia Says ‘No Corner’ Of U.s. Livable With Pay Below $25 An Hour

Gov. Sherrill Eyes Redistricting In NJ After Controversial Voting Rights Decision

As Democrats and Republicans redraw House district boundaries in advance of November, Gov. Mikie Sherrill said she’s open to it in New Jersey.