Advocates are pushing for passage of a newly proposed law that would make pretrial detention the default process for people who commit crimes while in possession of a firearm, and those who are charged with unlawfully possessing a firearm.
Stymied again in court, Assembly Republicans gum up the legislative process through frequent speeches and roll-call votes. Technical snafus add to the frustration.
Gov. Phil Murphy blames the pandemic, hot weather and says young people must have fun responsibly, but others blame laws that put constraints on police to crack down on alcohol and pot possession
New Jersey’s most unusual state budget season ended in standard fashion , with the $46.4 billion plan sent to Gov. Phil Murphy’s desk in a party-line vote.