Senate to Murphy: Enough already, reopen all state offices
Democrats joined Republicans in expressing their frustration that unemployment offices and others aren't fully reopened to the public.
Holly Schepisi
Lawmakers let all Murphy’s pandemic orders lapse over mask issue
A scheduled vote to extend many of Gov. Phil Murphy's pandemic orders was canceled after he said he'll continue a school mask mandate that's not in the bill.
NJ may drop need for parent permission for student health surveys
Parents could still opt their child out of anonymous surveys about substance use and sexual behavior, but their active permission may no longer be needed.
Senate considers limits on invasive exams of unconscious patients
Sen. Fred Madden says medical students learn to conduct pelvic exams using anesthetized and unconscious patients who don't know it is going to take place.
Nursing home changes, including sanctions, advance in Legislature
Nearly half of the lab-confirmed COVID deaths in New Jersey have occurred in long-term care facilities.
To fill poll worker shortage, could NJ look to teenagers?
Legislation would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to serve as poll workers, even before they're allowed to vote.
Vote-by-mail changes to expand in 2021 with more drop boxes
Democratic lawmakers vote to codify in law Gov. Phil Murphy's 2020 election rules, which are being challenged in court by President Donald Trump's campaign.
Murphy orders plan for public bank, calling it ‘a force for good’
Gov. Phil Murphy is finally taking a first step toward fulfilling one of his more unique campaign promises: the establishment of a state-owned public bank.
Murphy raises money for group that refuses to disclose donors
Gov. Phil Murphy again came out in support of PACs being required to disclose the names of their donors. But his group's remain secret.