John Wisniewski

Karl Eversmeyer said his 2009 costume was "not in malice" and that he never even heard of blackface until "recent political news."

"Trees catch fire very quick, very easily, they're extremely flammable," said David Kurasz, executive director of the New Jersey Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board. "It's a real risk that the general public needs to be aware of."

A state lawmaker wants to pass a law that would close the gubernatorial beach house at the Jersey Shore during a budget shutdown.

Lawmakers sued to block Gov. Chris Christie from proceeding with renovations to the Statehouse. The cases were dismissed because bonds have already been sold.

It was the Democratic and Republican stronghold counties that gave each party's nominee their decisive victories Tuesday night.

New Jersey Democrats have nominated another Wall Street executive as their candidate for governor.

New Jersey's primary election takes place on Tuesday. Most voters won't show up to cast a ballot, but turnout could get a boost from the president.

There’s still scarce detail publicly available about a nearly $300 million Statehouse renovation project due to start within weeks, unless a pair of lawsuits challenging the project knock it off course.

A bill would allow counties and municipalities to create permanent lower speed limits in school zones, rather than ones that only take effect during certain times when schools are in session.

Although the price tag on the work has been put at $300 million, state officials say with interest the project may actually cost taxpayers $500 million to $750 million to pay off.