The Legislature might require New Jersey school districts to buy textbooks from state-approved vendors whose books accurately reflect the diversity of society.
Senate panel advances an 11-bill package dealing with how schools handle sexual abuse allegations, on the heels of hidden-camera videos of union leaders.
Salaries for around 600 high-ranking state officials, including judges and Cabinet officers, would increase significantly under a bill moving in the Senate.
Gov. Chris Christie signed a state budget that includes $325 million added by Democrats, though deletes language in ways that prevent some intended changes.