Linda Greenstein

Five state senators have called for the investigation and removal of two Family Court judges who were criticized for downplaying the actions by accused teen rapists.

Closer than ever, under this state lawmaker's proposal — and there's support from food retailers.

A bipartisan bill that has already passed in the state Senate would allow research animals to be put up for adoption once their services are completed.

Pediatricians back a sales ban, despite a big drop in accidents requiring emergency rooms visits. New Jersey would be the first to do it, if the bill passes.

A new task force will identify and improve support services available to caregivers in New Jersey.

Bill would slice prison sentence from 12 months to nine for parolees who use drugs, fail to report to a parole officer or violate special release conditions.

The legislation would have placed a 5-cent fee on single-use plastic and paper bags. The money would have been used for a Healthy Schools and Community Lead Abatement Fund.

Gov. Phil Murphy signs six new gun-control measures, including "red flag" laws designed to temporarily take guns from people deemed dangerous.

Following a story by NJ 101.5 News, a call for hearings on the New Jersey Victims of Crime Compensation Office

The state has bought and melted down 20,000 guns through about a dozen buybacks since 2012. A bill would require nine buybacks every year.