Bill would expand brewery rights and combat liquor license scarcity

TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the State Senate aims to make sweeping changes to New Jersey’s liquor laws, expanding privileges for local craft alcohol manufacturers while overhauling how towns…

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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy R and First Lady Tammy Murphy greet parade-goers during the 61st Annual Labor Day Parade in south Plainfield

NJ Dems Give $26 Million To Tammy Murphy Committee as Part of $128 Million Taxpayer Funded Spending Spree

Trenton, NJ – Move over Minnesota, New Jersey’s last-minute effort to funnel over a hundred million dollars into political pet projects, including $26 million to a committee run by New Jersey First…

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New Jersey to drop prescription requirement for AIDS prevention drugs

TRENTON, N.J. — The Assembly Appropriations Committee has advanced legislation allowing New Jersey pharmacists to dispense HIV prevention medications without a doctor’s prescription, expanding access to drugs that can prevent infection. The…

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NJ Senate panel backs bill to join multistate physician assistant licensure compact

TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee has advanced legislation that would allow the state to join an interstate compact making it easier for physician…

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New Jersey senate panel advances bill banning federal agents from schools, churches, and hospitals

TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to advance legislation requiring the state Attorney General to develop model policies guiding interactions with federal civil law enforcement in places…

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New Jersey Migrant Sanctuary Bill Advances in Legislature

TRENTON, N.J. – A New Jersey Senate committee has advanced legislation that would require the state Attorney General to develop model policies governing how state and local agencies interact with federal civil…

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People in These New Jersey Cities Have More Bad Hair Days Than Others, According to New Report

VINELAND, N.J. – A new environmental study has named Vineland the most damaging place in New Jersey for your hair, revealing how local climate and water quality can quietly sabotage hair health…

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New Jersey minimum wage rises to $15.92 per hour for 2026

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey’s minimum wage has officially increased to $15.92 per hour, a 43-cent boost that took effect this month, impacting thousands of workers across multiple employment categories. The New…

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New Jersey State Parks hiring more than 800 seasonal workers for summer 2026

TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey State Park Service has opened applications for over 800 seasonal jobs for the upcoming summer season, offering positions at parks, forests, and recreation areas across the…

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Sen. Robert Singer criticizes stalled bill to define antisemitism in New Jersey law

TRENTON, N.J. – State Senator Robert Singer expressed frustration Friday after legislation to formally define antisemitism in New Jersey and address rising anti-Jewish incidents failed to advance for a full legislative vote…

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New Jersey Parole Reform Triples Credits for Prison Inmates: New Jersey is Less Safe, Assemblyman Says

TRENTON, N.J. – A heated debate erupted in the State House this week as Assemblyman Paul Kanitra denounced Assembly Bill 6206, a sweeping parole reform measure advanced by the Assembly Public Safety…

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Bill would add criminal penalties for violating New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers are moving to strengthen enforcement of the state’s wage laws with a bill that would make certain violations of the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act a…

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Bill would raise Medicaid reimbursement rate for New Jersey pediatric long-term care facilities

TRENTON, NJ – A measure advancing through the New Jersey Legislature seeks to increase Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare reimbursement rates for pediatric special care nursing facilities, which provide around-the-clock medical and rehabilitative…

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Bill would allow DEP to lift conservation easements for expansion of special needs schools

TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal before the New Jersey Legislature would authorize the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to lift certain conservation restrictions placed on property under the Coastal Area Facility…

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Bill would ban sale and spread of invasive plant species, establish New Jersey Invasive Species Council in law

TRENTON, NJ – A proposed law before the New Jersey Legislature would prohibit the sale, importation, and propagation of certain invasive plant species while formally establishing the New Jersey Invasive Species Council…

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New Jersey bill would allow rehabilitative release for older inmates serving long sentences

TRENTON, NJ – A bill advancing in the New Jersey Legislature would allow certain older inmates who have served lengthy prison terms to petition the court for release based on demonstrated rehabilitation…

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Bill would protect New Jersey first responders diagnosed with work-related PTSD from job discrimination

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers are advancing legislation that would shield paid first responders from workplace retaliation or discrimination after being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) related to their service.…

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New Jersey bill seeks stronger protections for residents of long-term care facilities

TRENTON, NJ – A proposal introduced in the New Jersey General Assembly would tighten oversight of long-term care facilities and provide new protections for residents, including restrictions on facility staff serving as…