A bipartisan bill that has already passed in the state Senate would allow research animals to be put up for adoption once their services are completed.
Gov. Phil Murphy's budget includes an extra $13 million in fees on prepaid cell phones, an idea floated last year that stalled. It would fund 911 upgrades.
Gov. Chris Christie signs law allowing towns to downgrade penalties for smoking where it's prohibited so people wouldn’t be hit with a criminal record.
Sure, there are dozens of attorneys ... but select legislators have some unique side jobs and hobbies that could make you rethink the word "politician."
Smoking likely will be banned at state forests and parks starting next year, though a veto by Gov. Chris Christie blocked a prohibition covering all local beaches and parks.