The Bergen County Health Care Center in Rockleigh will permanently close by the end of 2021, county officials announced July ...

Qualifying families began receiving monthly payments July 15 through the end of this year as part of an expanded Child ...

U.S. Sens. Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are among the prime sponsors of a new bill aimed at protecting domestic ...

"For New Jerseyans, the harsh reality is that the cost of just getting by — with no frills, no savings ...

Bucco is a sponsor of legislation to establish the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund.

For July 12, the state reported 227 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and four confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals ...

“I will continue to use the strength of my voice and power of my office to ensure the United States ...

“We often talk in politics and policy about making sure ‘everyone has a seat at the table',” Weinberg said. “Right ...

For July 9, the state reported 358 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and three confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals ...

Several of the measures were backed by North Jersey legislators, as more than 300 people died of suspected drug overdoses ...

In the FDU statewide poll, 49% of voters opposed the measure.

The legislation in an attempt to urge workers back into the workplace after they left or lost their jobs due ...

A teacher's union called for the United States government to cease all financial support to Israel.

For July 7, the state reported 240 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and eight confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals ...

State Sen. Steve Oroho called the School Funding Reform Act of 2008 "a failure."

“We must fully investigate the Jan. 6 attack on our Capitol and our democracy….and get to the bottom of this,” ...

St. Patrick’s Day 2020 was the last day the New Jersey Department of Health didn’t report at least one newly ...

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled the Garden State cannot block the construction of the PennEast natural gas pipeline on state-owned ...

The “New Jersey Buy American Act,” is intended to promote the purchase of American-made steel and iron products.

The bills are designed to help break down obstacles encountered by minorities when applying for police jobs.

“He's the right person to protect investors all across the nation,” said Gov. Phil Murphy

For June 30, the state reported 223 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and eight confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals ...

The bill that would limit correctional facilities in New Jersey from entering into new contracts to house federal immigration detainees.

For June 29, the state reported 105 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and four confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals ...

“This year’s budget represents the culmination of a four-year journey to fix many longstanding problems in New Jersey," proclaimed Gov. ...

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was given a first hand look at the Hudson River Tunnel system by politicians from ...

For June 28, the state reported 105 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and four confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals ...

The passage comes after Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg publicly stated the bill was being delayed by a fellow Democrat.

“This bill funds New Jersey’s core highway and transit needs, including the Gateway project," states Malinowski.

The push comes as New Jersey for the first time since July 30, 2020, did not report an in-hospital COVID-19 ...

For June 24, the state reported 210 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and six confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals ...

Fourteen percent of the American public say they will never accept Joe Biden as President, including 29% of Republicans.

Since April, New Jersey state lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have introduced and supported a number of bills ...

Sherrill plans to highlight how the SALT cap has affected their ability to make investments in the community and for ...

The incumbent governor holds a 16 percentage point lead five months before the November election.

For June 21, the state reported 126 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and three confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals ...

For June 18, the state reported 216 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and four confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals ...

The legislation makes a supplemental appropriation of $10 million for grants for certain lake management activities for recreation and conservation ...

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee will take up bipartisan legislation that would end the 1991 and 2002 Iraq Authorizations for ...

"We must continue to create change and generate new policies to ensure these women are no longer abused by officers ...

“This week’s Supreme Court decision heralded a new chapter for police transparency and accountability in New Jersey,” New Jersey Attorney ...

For June 15, the state reported 278 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 11 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals ...

For June 14, the state reported 138 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and five confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals ...

The “Building Bridges: Bipartisan Physical Infrastructure Framework” would provide $761.8 billion in new spending over the next eight years.

For June 10, the state reported 247 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and seven confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals ...

The decision on closing Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women coincides with the publishing of an independent investigative report prepared ...

The protocols around ballot boxes are at the heart of the proposed laws.

The measures include requiring corrections officers wear body cameras and increasing penalties for retaliating against prisoners who report abuse.

The proposed law would ban anyone convicted of a felony sexual offense from being licensed as a healthcare professional, including ...

As we get closer to the June 8 primary election, North-JerseyNews.com will post a weekly notebook of press releases produced ...

The state passed over the 4 million mark of those fully vaccinated in New Jersey.

The legislation establishes a bipartisan panel under the January 6 Commission to investigate the terror assault on Capitol Hill.

The bipartisan Senior Security Act legislation would help stop financial predators from scamming seniors out of their savings.

State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio said “federal stimulus dollars have been a game-changer...for individuals and businesses.”

For May 19, the state reported 504 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 21 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals ...

Oroho has led the GOP charge in the Garden State calling for New Jersey officials to challenge New York’s taxation ...

Two bills would require state employees at DOL to work in person if their job requires face-to-face interaction with the ...

Only 19% of New Jerseyans currently feel Christie would make a good president—down from 27% who said the same when ...

“Without accountability and a meaningful reckoning...that fueled the Jan. 6 attack, we won’t be able to move forward together as ...

Additionally, Sen. Bob Menendez is leading the fight helping families in their lawsuit into the role Saudi Arabia played in ...

"We have to show the Republicans that still want to put their county first that there is good to be ...

Businesses would be able to keep up to $70,000 in taxable sales each month.

For May 12, the state reported 925 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 33 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals ...

New Jersey voters would have to show a form of ID at the polls among other reforms wanted by Republicans.

Rep. Josh Gottheimer has a message for New York’s proposed “Congestion Tax:” Two can play this game.

Lockdown drills would need to take into consideration the impact on the mental health of students.

The plan, Rebuilding America’s Infrastructure, aims to serve as a starting point for negotiations in Congress for bipartisan infrastructure reform ...

For May 7, the state reported 1,317 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 29 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals ...

For May 5, the state reported 1,309 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 34 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals ...

For May 4, the state reported 1,208 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 45 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals ...

A new report from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) found that antisemitism has increased in almost all 50 states, with New ...

State Sen. Kristin Corrado (R-40) is taking aim at a growing trend of non-consensual “deepfake” pornography, which is being used ...

New Jersey’s Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) believes the rise of dead whales and dolphins washing up on the Jersey ...

Rep. Rob Menendez is hoping to address increasing helicopter traffic over Liberty State Park. To that end, the freshman congressman ...

A North Jersey man was sentenced to three years in jail for his role in COVID-19 fraud against the federal ...

New Jersey’s Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) believes the rise of dead whales and dolphins washing up on the Jersey ...

Despite the multiple legal actions being considered against him, Donald Trump remains the favorite of party members to represent Republicans ...

Despite the multiple legal actions being considered against him, Donald Trump remains the favorite of party members to represent Republicans ...

A controversial bill overhauling New Jersey campaign finance laws and those that oversee them cleared its latest hurdle when the ...

Assembly Democrats and Republicans came together to advance a total of eight bills addressing equitable access to essential menstrual health ...

With the 2024 race for President starting to begin, President Joe Biden saw a small dip in his approval poll ...

With the 2024 race for President starting to begin, President Joe Biden saw a small dip in his approval poll ...

Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh does not believe that federal intervention is needed for the city’s police force, an opinion that ...

Gov. Phil Murphy and state Democrat legislators agreed to a deal restoring over half of the school aid funding cut ...