Pam Lampitt

Threat assessment teams would be required in every school district, under one of the bills that advanced. It was actually a combined bill that also folded in a proposal requiring in-service training for school employees on safety and security.

Legislation that seeks to improve transparency about schools’ health and sex education curriculum advanced through an Assembly committee Thursday, despite criticism that it wouldn’t actually change much.

The graduation exam being taken this week by New Jersey high school juniors wouldn’t actually be a requirement to graduate in 2023, under a bill advancing in the Legislature.

A package of bills aimed at boosting New Jersey’s alcohol makers advanced in the Assembly Monday, including one that would eliminate the requirement for visitors to tour a brewery before buying beer to drink on-site.

Some state lawmakers are joining the chorus led by the NJEA calling for schools to remain closed in favor of virtual learning to begin the 2020-21 academic year.

Criminal history background checks would be expanded to cover family day care providers under legislation likely to soon reach Gov. Chris Christie’s desk.

New Jersey lawmakers want to make sure you know about the benefits of the boxes.

Legislation from Democratic Assemblywoman Pam Lampitt bars employers from asking job applicants about their salary history.

Sure, there are dozens of attorneys ... but select legislators have some unique side jobs and hobbies that could make you rethink the word "politician."

The minimum age to buy or sell tobacco products and electronic cigarettes in New Jersey is 19. A bill that would raise the legal age to 21 is one step away from Gov. Chris Christie’s desk.