Joe Pennacchio

Gov. Phil Murphy made a veiled reference to seeking re-election in a State of the State that promised details on an agenda for 2020 in the weeks ahead.

Now that New Jersey schools are back in session, there’s a renewed push to expand the state’s anti-bullying statute.

Named in memory of a 12-year-old girl from Rockaway Township who committed suicide in 2017 after suffering through bullying, the bipartisan Mallory's Law was introduced Wednesday into the state Legislature.

NJ Victims of Crime Compensation Office costs almost tripled between 2014 and 2016, but payouts made to victims of crime in New Jersey have decreased by more than $1.5M during the same time frame.

According to a registry tracking the data, the average innocent inmate in New Jersey lost more than 10 years behind bars.

Another New Jersey lawmaker is planning to draft legislation to ask voters if they'd like to amend the state constitution to allow slot machines at four Garden State racetracks.

A New Jersey lawmaker wants to ask voters if they'd like to amend the state constitution to allow slot machines at the state's four racetracks - an effort that could help fund the state pension system.