Sandra Cunningham

Its prospects are unclear, but a bill that would adjust New Jersey's income tax brackets for inflation has finally cleared a first legislative hurdle.

Democrats joined Republicans in expressing their frustration that unemployment offices and others aren't fully reopened to the public.

Senate President Steve Sweeney said he stands by Sen. Cunningham and said she suffered a "health issue" the morning she was arrested.

As a candidate, Gov. Phil Murphy proposed universal tuition-free community college. That would stay capped at $65,000 income as it expands to four-year schools.

Sen. Cunningham told police she was trying to make a turn and hit a snowbank, according to the accident report.

Black lawmakers and advocacy groups are advocating for legislative leaders to hold hearings in March on a bill creating a New Jersey Reparations Task Force.

Senate votes 29-4 to decriminalize the posession of up to 6 ounces of marijuana. Assembly schedules a Monday voting session, but no word if a vote is planned.

The Department of Corrections intends to reduce spending on halfway houses by 40% and close its Central Reception Assignment Facility in Trenton.

Lawmakers want to give a new look to an old problem – the extent and cause of the outmigration of New Jersey high school graduates to out-of-state colleges.

The newly introduced would reduce strong penalties enacted during the "War on Drugs," which lawmakers say targeted the black community.