Declan O'Scanlon

New Jersey lawmakers from both major parties say parent awareness and input needs to be a key focus when dealing with gender and sexual orientation in classrooms.

Without the state Senate president's support, the bill to make self-serve an option in New Jersey will never see a vote in the upper house.

Amid military aggression in Ukraine, residents and businesses are boycotting Russian-sourced items, in solidarity with those under siege. There's also a proposed ban on NJ business with Russia.

The proposal extends to pension investments and covers any entities with substantial business interests in Russia or financing from there.

The state budget is supposed to be introduced next Tuesday, but lawmakers agreed to Gov. Phil Murphy's request to push that back to March 8.

Through an online petition and social media campaign, Senate Republicans hope to push Gov. Phil Murphy to reverse course on pandemic and fiscal policies.

Bill would require legislative approval for public health emergencies in NJ

Property taxes in New Jersey climbed by nearly 2% again last year, restrained by the cap but still amounting to a $583 million tax hike.

The deal gives NJ Transit $2.66 billion out of $14 billion in aid to the New York region. To reach its goal, NJT now needs a $400 million supplemental grant.

Not only will employers soon pay higher payroll taxes, but now the state is paying interest to the federal government on the loan it has to pay jobless benefits.