Jennifer Beck

Pay raises in a bill letting Gov. Chris Christie sign a book deal would affect around 700 officials, totaling $10 million to start, then growing $3 million to $5 million a year.

After being called a "crazy quack and a "lunatic" by Chris Christie on WPG's Ask the Governor Monday night, Sen. Ray Lesniak fired back by saying the governor reminds him of a "Captain Queeg," cracking under pressure.

Here's what New Jersey's lawmakers had to say before they vote for — or against — the gas tax on Friday.

The gas tax appears to have the support needed to pass Friday in the Senate. Could public pressure change any minds, or did Wednesday just delay the inevitable?

State Senator Jennifer Beck said she remains opposed to an increase in the state gas tax but most other members of the legislature were quiet about it.

Lawmakers over the next seven days will make a bid to end a construction-funding impasse that has entered its fourth week and temporarily cost around 1,000 people or more their jobs.

On THURSDAY, state Senators will vote whether to raise your NJ gas tax by 23 cents a gallon. On FRIDAY, it would take effect. It's not too late to stop it!

Oft-slow lawmakers are finding a higher gear for the gas tax, slated for votes on Thursday and Monday. A hike of 20 cents or more may take effect Friday, July 1.

A plan to hike New Jersey’s gas tax and enact offsetting tax cuts was bashed Wednesday by lawmakers and interest groups from both sides of the political spectrum.

An estimated 300 survivors per year will pursue these protective orders.