"Making it that much harder for people to be distracted while they're driving is something that will protect our residents," said Assemblywoman Lisa Swain.
Legislation advanced by a New Jersey Assembly panel would amend state law and allow law enforcement to seize all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes used in crimes involving drug transactions, prostitution, and weapons transport.
Gov. Chris Christie enacts a law letting Sandy-impacted homeowners get mortgage forbearance -- with a scathing statement that warns it may violate federal law.
The Transportation Trust Fund will need to borrow billions. Some lawmakers think New Jersey's pensions should provide it, so they can benefit from the interest.
There's a new dangerous, synthetic drug called "flakka" that has law enforcement and the medical community very concerned about its growing popularity.
In 2003, New Jersey set aside $30 million from its cigarette tax for smoking cessation programs, but then began dialing back the funding until completely eliminating it in the Fiscal Year 2012 State Budget. There is now a plan to get the programs up and running again with even more funding without asking anyone to pay more.