NJ Corrections Ombudsperson to host virtual public listening session July 15

Nuclear energy bill advances despite affordability concerns

Consumer advocates, environmental groups warn ratepayers could face decades of costs as lawmakers back long-term power strategy

New Jersey budget deal narrows Stay NJ eligibility while preserving $6,500 benefit

Sherrill and legislative leaders say changes will make the program more sustainable while preserving aid for lower- and middle-income retirees.

Polluters Pay bill advances as advocates urge lawmakers to shift climate costs from taxpayers

Assembly committee releases legislation that would create a $50 billion fund for resiliency, infrastructure, and climate adaptation projects

A homeless response system on the brink, and a chance to stabilize it

The state needs to strengthen life-saving funding for our homeless response system, or face a deeper and more costly crisis later.

Climate activists urge towns, counties to stop hiring lobbying firms with fossil fuel clients

Report released as legislators debate the “Polluters Pay to Make New Jersey More Affordable Act” Environmental groups are urging New Jersey counties and municipalities to stop hiring lobbying firms that also represent fossil fuel companies and organizations that oppose the state’s proposed Climate Superfund legislation. The call comes in a new report released by the...