To help summer economy, NJ may let teens work 50 hours a week
State lawmakers have an idea for easing the labor crunch: Let 16- and 17-year-olds work overtime this summer.
Kevin Rooney
Legislature moves to OK $58M to buy bodycams for police
Two-thirds of New Jersey police officers don't have body-worn cameras. Gov. Phil Murphy vetoed a mandate last month because it didn't provide funding.
Plan advances for $500 fines for not wearing masks in NJ stores
Assembly committee endorses bill allowing fines of $50 to $500 if a person in a New Jersey retail store doesn't wear a mask over their nose and mouth.
Lawmakers say MVC leaving NJ towns holding bill for reopening chaos
Legislation is being introduced to force the Murphy administration to reimburse towns for their extra law enforcement costs.
Hotels push back on bill imposing new cleaning, staffing rules
The lodging industry says it has its own plans centered around keyless entry and no-contact check-ins.
NJ lawmaker wants a license plate to honor horses, raise money
Isn’t it about time to recognize this wonderful animal on the back of your car?
N.J. considers ban on leasing dogs and cats
Pet leasing, a recent trend critics call deceptive to consumers, would be prohibited in New Jersey under a bill endorsed by an Assembly committee.