Frequent topics at a Senate hearing on the Department of Education budget included school reopenings, spending of federal aid and the delayed assessments.
A bill requiring an educational video on a driver's rights and responsibilities in a traffic stop was vetoed by Gov. Phil Murphy in January but is now back.
Citing COVID-19 disruptions, a bill moving through the Legislature would let students compete in fall sports before getting physicals and cardiac screenings.
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.
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.
N.J. may work with neighboring states to force habitual toll evaders to pay up by suspending their vehicle registrations – for tabs run up in other states.