Lt. Gov. Oliver: Employers that steal wages 'no longer welcome'
New Jersey is toughening its law against wage theft. Business group says it criminalizes inadvertent mistakes.
Sheila Oliver
3 new NJ laws to combat gun violence — but not via gun control
They come in the wake of mass shootings in Texas and Ohio.
New Jersey's latest plans to help students afford college
NJ adds two new consumer-protection laws to help college students – one making it easier to understand the costs, another helping those with loans.
Salary history questions banned in NJ in interest of equal pay
Starting early next year, employers in New Jersey can no longer ask prospective workers about their salary history.
Murphy OKs millions more for Planned Parenthood
Chris Christie had vetoed the funding every year he was in office.
Murphy suggests $15M to help shift town services to counties
Gov. Phil Murphy’s budget proposes putting some money behind the talk of consolidating local government services.
Murphy makes it official: Signs $15 minimum wage into law
Workers will get more starting in July, and by the start of 2024 the minimum wage in New Jersey will be $15 an hour.
NJ looks to shift Sandy funds, with near 1,000 still not yet home
A hearing is planned Tuesday in Toms River on the state’s plan to reallocate $60 million in Sandy recovery funds toward homeowner and rental housing.
Atlantic City mayor neutered — Murphy administration runs show
The state Department of Community Affairs said the agency has been the "ultimate decision maker" of city affairs and that nothing has changed since the take-over two years ago.
NJ to help family caregivers find resources
A new task force will identify and improve support services available to caregivers in New Jersey.