Senate committee endorses the nomination of Col. Patrick Callahan as State Police superintendent, even though he wouldn't answer many of their questions.
Federal education officials ordered New Jersey to restore millions of dollars in school funding cuts to as many as 81 school districts and charter schools.
The longest tenure as a legislative leader in New Jersey history met an unexpected end with Sen. Steve Sweeney's loss to Edward Durr in last week's election.
Gov. Phil Murphy said the closer-than-expected election results show that people are hurting and want the government to step in where no one else will.
Steve Sweeney had been expected to return as Senate president, but who’ll take over and what margin Democrats will have in the state Legislature is unclear.