Raymond Lesniak

Dates have been finalized for official gubernatorial primary debates. Blink and you’ll miss them, especially on the Democratic side.

Fields are set for New Jersey’s gubernatorial primary. Analysts project a two-candidate race on the GOP side and an all-but-certain outcome for the Democrats.

Five veteran state senators have announced they’re not seeking re-election this year, adding another layer of change coming to Trenton on top of an open-seat governor’s race.

Sen. Diane Allen, citing health issues, is retiring from the state Senate at the end of her current term, the latest in a line of veteran lawmakers opting not to seek re-election.

The state treasurer says it would be a waste of money to limit the Statehouse project to essential repairs. A senator says he'll go to court if the plan isn't changed.

The state is continuing to collect hundreds of thousands of dollars a year in fines for a drunk-driving law that's been ruled unconstitutional. But lawmakers could soon put the brakes on that.

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.

Why are New Jersey lawmakers in such desperate need to hike the state's gas tax? Look no further than Route 35 in Ocean County.

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?

If out-of-state drivers stop buying as much gas in New Jersey once the tax increases, it could push the hike above 23 cents. Lower sales would mean a higher tax.