Valerie Vainieri Huttle

A bipartisan bill that has already passed in the state Senate would allow research animals to be put up for adoption once their services are completed.

Lawmakers took a step Monday toward making New Jersey the first state in the nation to require that pet groomers be licensed.

Democrat Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle doesn't think her bill will pass, but hopes it starts a discussion about tackle football.

"We can not reduce or eliminate sexual violence on college campuses if we're not willing to do the hard work back in our homes and in our communities," said Patricia Teffenhart, co-chair of the task force and executive director of the New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault.

Airbnb says it's OK with collecting taxes on its short-term home-sharing rentals but is resisting a bill setting statewide regulatory standards.

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

It is rare for legislative hearings to take place on days other than Monday or Thursday, but on Wednesday, Assembly Speaker Vinnie Prieto convened four special committee meetings to start addressing the very real problem of poverty in New Jersey.

New Jersey teens that shovel snow for neighbors in exchange for money is a time-honored tradition, but in some municipalities kids could actually be breaking the law.

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.

The minimum age to buy or sell tobacco products and electronic cigarettes in New Jersey is 19. Several lawmakers from both political parties said that was not old enough and they’re leading the charge to increase the age. There are critics and opponents, but the movement took another step forward Thursday.