Vin Gopal

State Sen. Vin Gopal said that he is not looking to keep people from visiting Long Branch. but he expects people to behave and follow the law.

Parents could opt-out of sex-ed in school if they don't like NJ lesson plans

New Jersey lawmakers from both major parties say parent awareness and input needs to be a key focus when dealing with gender and sexual orientation in classrooms.

The head of the State Senate Education committee believes misinformation is clouding the issue, but GOP lawmakers in NJ are demanding changes

The New Jersey School Boards Association said there are a number of complicating factors, including transportation costs, extracurricular activity scheduling, and impact on younger students.

A Senate committee this month advanced a plan to have PAAD, Senior Gold and other programs reimburse participants for the cost of medicinal marijuana.

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

The state Department of Education would compile data about racial, ethnic and economic segregation and come up with a plan to ensure diverse enrollment.

The funding formula was approved in 2008 and upheld by the courts, though it was only followed for a year. A task force could examine it for updates.

Open container zones for alcoholic drinks, which cropped up due to COVID, could be here to stay under a new law in New Jersey.