This is how much health care costs have increased in NJ
New data finds healthcare costs keep getting more expensive in New Jersey.
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Lawmakers launch probe into Murphy hire, sexual assault investigations
A bipartisan panel of state senators will look at how sexual assault allegations were handled by top staffers and law enforcement.
Scandal or mistake, Murphy hiring questions ‘incredibly damaging’
Whether from the #MeToo perspective, or just appearing outmatched, Gov. Phil Murphy is left politically weakened by the response to sexual misconduct claims.
Sexting teacher said she thought about student while masturbating, NJ cops say
Police say Michelina Aichele used her school email account and Snapchat to send inappropriate messages to a student at Montgomery High School.
Man, illegally in U.S., attacks woman with knife on street, NJ cops say
The woman told police 30-year-old Elias Guarcas ran at her with a knife and demanded money from her on Monday morning.
Mega Millions jackpot at record $667M — How far it’d go in NJ
The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to a record-breaking $667 million.
No thanks! Speaker rejects Rutgers invitation after ‘anti-Islam’ uproar
The appearance was postponed by Rutgers without explanation after a student started an online petition accusing her of being an “Islamopobe" based on her comments during a speech before the Heritage Foundation.
No, Kim Guadagno, NJ won’t stop your military son from voting
Former Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno took to Facebook to complain about the new law, but the Monmouth County Clerk said overseas and military voters should not be affected.
Timeline: Murphy hires aide accused of raping campaign volunteer
The investigation will be done by the law firm of former state Supreme Court justice Peter G. Verniero. It will investigate the the hiring and vetting of Albert J. Alvarez, regarding his position in the transition office and his eventual position at the New Jersey Schools Development Authority. Alva…
2nd accuser says she didn’t want to ruin Murphy staffer’s life
The woman said Albert Alberez assaulted her in the fall of 1999 when she was 26.
Forked River teen injured after car strikes utility pole
A Forked River teenager is injured after striking a utility police in a single-car crash on New Hampshire Avenue near North Maple Avenue on Monday night in Toms River.
Middletown man arrested for stealing political lawn signs
A Middletown man is arrested after police say he allegedly stole several political signs for candidates running for township committee, board of ed and other offices.