Michael Testa

Gov. Murphy ordered thousands of inmates released as COVID ravaged NJ prisons

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.

The state already plans to pay rebates of up to $500 to families this summer. Republicans suggest some of the $10 billion surplus should be used similarly.

After a man released early from prison due to a pandemic law was accused of double murder, a Republican state lawmaker says the governor bears the brunt of the blame.

State Sen. Mike Testa called the report a "black eye" for the county.

Resolution passes that strongly condemns president for events on Jan. 6, calls for him to be removed or impeached if he won't resign from office early.

As many as 50 inmates and 20 correctional officers and staff in Cumberland County tested positive. Administrators say protocol enforcement is a "challenge" outside the jail.

Almost 8,000 people are diagnosed with breast cancer in the state, according to the American Cancer Society of New Jersey.

Murphy said that this won't be a "regular election year." Here's what you should expect.