New Jersey

After long wait, New Jersey moves ahead on recreational pot

By Mike Catalini, Associated Press

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed into law legislation to set up a recreational marijuana marketplace, decriminalize cannabis and loosen penalties for underage possession of the drug and alcohol.

Judge says lawyer who killed her son also tracked Sotomayor

By Associated Press

The lawyer who killed a federal judge's son and seriously wounded her husband at their New Jersey home last summer also had been tracking Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the judge said in a television interview.

Congresswoman has COVID-19 after Capitol riot

By Associated Press

Democratic Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman of New Jersey says she has tested positive for COVID-19 and believes she was exposed during protective isolation in the U.S. Capitol building as a result of Wednesday’s rioting.

New Jersey nuclear plant proposed at site of old reactor

By Wayne Parry, Associated Press

The Camden company proposes building a new, smaller reactor, which would be a nationwide demonstration project, but has not yet formally applied for permission to do so.

WATCH: N.J. congressional candidates Van Drew, Kennedy hold debate

By Courtney Vinopal

New Jersey Rep. Jeff Van Drew, a Republican, and his Democratic challenger Amy Kennedy will participate in a live debate at 8 p.m. ET. Watch it here.

New Jersey governor says election will be done mostly by mail

By Mike Catalini, Associated Press

Murphy said Friday all registered voters would get a ballot. Murphy said voter can mail their ballots, use an official drop box, or drop them off in person at county offices or a polling place.

Workers want mandated temp checks for casino patrons

By Wayne Parry, Associated Press

Five Atlantic City casinos are not physically checking the temperatures of guests entering the property, workers say.

'Men's rights' lawyer suspected in shooting of New Jersey judge's family

By Maryclaire Dale, Michael Balsamo, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

Roy Den Hollander received media attention including appearances on Fox News and Comedy Central for lawsuits challenging perceived infringements of "men's rights."…

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, health officials brace for insect-borne illnesses

By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press

As the coronavirus pandemic subsides for now in the hard-hit Northeast, public health officials in the region are warning about another potentially bad summer for EEE virus and other insect-borne illnesses.