Joe Pennacchio

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.