Costs of confinement: A prison system running on overtime

Stack revives bill to move NJ police probes to counties

The proposal has drawn mixed reactions from police accountability advocates and academics, who question whether prosecutors can truly remain independent.

Affordable housing or developer giveaway?

Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s housing plan risks turning a housing crisis into a sprawl program.

Soaring rents put affordable housing out of reach for more Warren County residents

Once one of New Jersey’s least expensive rental markets, the county has seen some of the state’s steepest increases over the past decade.

Governors unite to demand accountability from power grid operator PJM as electricity costs soar

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill joins bipartisan coalition seeking greater state representation in decisions affecting electricity bills and grid reliability.

NJ lawmakers introduce bills to strengthen sexual assault prevention on college campuses

Colleges would face new reporting requirements as the state seeks to identify gaps in prevention and support for survivors.