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NJ diverted $45 million in opioid funds. Advocates say the reason still doesn’t add up.

How New Jersey diverted $45 million in opioid settlement funds to hospitals — and what they plan to do with it.

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Sherrill Signs NJ’s Landmark Immigrant Protection Laws

The bills protect immigrant residents' private information and limit how local police can interact with ICE officers.

One Of New Jersey’s Most Important Times of the Year

The state budget determines how New Jersey residents will commute, what taxes they'll pay, and more.

New Jersey Moves To Safeguard Against Human Trafficking Before Fifa World Cup
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Advocates Say Murphy’s Final-Hour Veto Leaves New Jersey Immigrant Communities At Risk

Gov. Murphy used a pocket veto on two major NJ immigrant-protection bills, signing only one. Advocates warn of vulnerability as ICE enforcement escalates.

Full Transcript of Gov. Murphy’s Last State of the State Address

For his last speech as governor, Murphy declares New Jersey as “Stronger and Fairer,” highlighting economic growth, social progress, and the state's readiness for the future.

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NJ One Step Closer to Making Law Limiting ICE Permanent

From funeral homes to DMV records, a new trio of bills would lock in ICE cooperation limits and expand privacy protections across the state.

New Jersey Enacts Landmark Law Requiring Menopause Insurance Coverage
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.

Sherrill Elected NJ’s First Democratic Woman Governor Over Trump Ally Ciattarelli

Democrat Mikie Sherrill won New Jersey’s gubernatorial race, defeating Jack Ciattarelli, becoming the state’s first Democratic woman governor.