Erik Peterson

The bill codifying abortion rights was passed mostly along party lines, except for one Democrat opposed and one Republican in favor.

Stymied again in court, Assembly Republicans gum up the legislative process through frequent speeches and roll-call votes. Technical snafus add to the frustration.

State troopers denied Assembly Republicans access to the Assembly chamber for around 15 minutes, a standoff that ended when Republicans walked past them.

Drug reforms are on the agenda in the lame-duck legislative session, including a plan to allow the state to approve harm reduction programs that towns resist.

State lawmakers want an independent investigation into flooding in Bound Brook, where a floodgate couldn't close due to a disabled NJ Transit train.

A proposal to create a second type of New Jersey driver’s licenses available to immigrants not legally in the United States endorsed by two legislative panels.

Assembly panel advances bill creating a second category of New Jersey driver’s licenses that would be available to immigrants not legally in the country.

Their proposed law responds to a couple incidents in New Jersey this year.

The mayor of one township said residents realize that living in a rural community comes can come with a price during harsh storms.

Panels of the State Bar Association and Supreme Court are studying an issue already examined by Assembly committee: Are local judges pressured to levy fines?