Higher education leaders prepare for increased demand for remedial courses and mental health services as students return to campus behind due to pandemic.
More than 8,000 COVID deaths are linked to nursing homes in New Jersey. Health commissioner says the directives were clear and were understood by most.
It's been 15 years since a federal monitor was put in place, as part of the modified settlement of a 1999 lawsuit over New Jersey's foster care system.
It wasn't known at the time, but state data shows around 500 people who later tested COVID+ already had symptoms by March 4, 2020. Many more were never tested.
In the spring, Gov. Phil Murphy declined to take a regional approach to imposing pandemic-driven shutdowns. A bill would require it and based it on local data.
Hallucinogenic ‘magic mushrooms’ were added to marijuana decriminalization legislation by a Senate committee. The bill is listed for a final vote Monday.
In June, restaurants were told for a week they could reopen for indoor dining, only for Gov. Phil Murphy to change his mind three days before doors opened.
The Legislature may vote to expand municipal court conditional dismissal program to include drug crimes. It's unclear how to afford new probation officers.
Senate and Assembly are expected at the Statehouse Monday, for first time since March, for voting sessions that include a 3-month, $7.7 billion spending plan.