NJ lawmakers to consider parole reform, expanded holistic defense program, new solitary confinement rules

NJ utility rate legislation advances despite warnings that it could lead to higher bills

Consumer advocates question why lawmakers are moving ahead while the state is already studying ways to make electricity more affordable.

Shootings, robberies, and other crimes declined in Paterson over the summer

Officials say targeted enforcement, community outreach, and programs addressing the root causes of crime are helping.

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.