New Jersey News

There will be a sharp decline in the number of New Jerseyans who travel for their turkey and stuffing this Thanksgiving.

TRENTON - Police officers in New Jersey now can use stun guns under limited circumstances.

More than 18,000 current state contracts are now available for public inspection through a new online database unveiled today by Gov.

Yesterday, we posted an item about six law libraries closing in Connecticut. Today, via this article from the Newark Star-Ledger. we read about two courthouse law libraries closing in New Jersey.

More than 20 years after New Jersey's mandatory minimum sentences went into effect for dealing drugs near schools, state legislators are taking aim at a law that has created a sharp divide between cities and rural areas like Warren County.

Since the latest debate over comprehensive health care reform began more than two years ago, AARP has been fighting for health reform that provides stable, affordable health coverage options for all Americans and protects Medicare for older adults and for future generations.

Goofball Galaxy to Premiere at New Jersey Meadowlands Environmental Center, December 11th and 12th By Goofball Galaxy 11/22/2009 Goofball Galaxy is a place where children live before they are born on earth.

When it comes to finding a cure for cancer, no price tag is too high. Two Central Jersey forces dedicated toward helping the youngest of patients afflicted with cancer and blood disorders have joined together because they believe that wholeheartedly.

Frank Cannone is a member of the executive committee for the New Jersey/Italy Trade Council.

Interesting developments in the fight for marriage equality in New York and New Jersey in the last few days.

The first order for Graham Lustig when he took over as artistic director of the New Brunswick-based American Repertory Ballet, or ARB, in 1999 was to deliver a new "Nutcracker.'' It's always a good idea to start out small in a new job.

Faces in the News is a weekly feature that takes an up-close look at a person who recently was in the news.

"Supporters of gay marriage may find New Jersey more hospitable than many other states, according to a Rutgers-Eagleton Poll released today.

New Jerseyans surveyed narrowly favor allowing gay marriage, while 1 in 8 are undecided on the issue.

All Stars Project of New Jersey Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary By All Stars Project of New Jersey 11/19/2009 Out of the Box and Into the Garden: Jersey Youth Leads the Way, the All Stars Project of New Jersey's 10th anniversary benefit dinner was held on November 9, 2009 at the Newark Club.

While Park Slope is busy giving disabled birds ironic nicknames , New Jerseyans are doing right by our avian friends.

As in any transition, speculation is rampant as to whom Governor-elect Chris Christie will appoint as Chief of Staff, State Treasurer, and Attorney General.

New Jerseyans are paying $1.3 million in pensions to 62 retirees who work for private groups at a time when the state's pension system is on the financial brink.

Police say a man who drove his car into a New Jersey cyclist had been sending a text message about a drug deal.

Adults with autism would be specifically covered by anti-discrimination laws under one of two new measures designed to assist people who have the disorder, Assembly Speaker Joseph Roberts said today.