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With the number of fatal crashes in 2022 significantly outpacing last year's numbers, advocates suggest now is the time to act.

"These frontline workers are the definition of the word hero," said Sen. Patrick Diegnan, D-Middlesex, a sponsor of the proposed law.

Gov. Phil Murphy's first term saw the most laws in a four-year span since 1982-85. But plenty of bills you may have heard of didn't make the final cut.

Many transactions can be done online, though some people lack access or find that challenging. Eventually, the tech shift could lead to job reductions.

Frequent topics at a Senate hearing on the Department of Education budget included school reopenings, spending of federal aid and the delayed assessments.

"Mallory's Law," the bill's now-unofficial name, would increase the potential fines levied on families that blow off required anti-bullying classes.

Legislation would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to serve as poll workers, even before they're allowed to vote.

A bill requiring an educational video on a driver's rights and responsibilities in a traffic stop was vetoed by Gov. Phil Murphy in January but is now back.

Citing COVID-19 disruptions, a bill moving through the Legislature would let students compete in fall sports before getting physicals and cardiac screenings.

Five state senators have called for the investigation and removal of two Family Court judges who were criticized for downplaying the actions by accused teen rapists.

A three-bill package aimed at improving safety for high school athletes awaits action in the Assembly after unanimously passing the Senate.