With less than a month to go until Donald Trump’s second inauguration, the president-elect is still facing legal troubles. A federal appeals court panel on Monday upheld a $5 million
Workers in New Jersey and New York will enjoy higher paychecks starting January 1 as both states implement their scheduled minimum wage increases. In New York, the minimum wage will
The Biden administration announced Thursday a new climate goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 61% to 66% by 2035, building on its previous commitment under the Paris Agreement. President
Gov. Phil Murphy pardoned 33 individuals and commuted the sentences of three women Monday, marking his first use of clemency powers. The decision followed a review by the Clemency Advisory
TikTok has asked the Supreme Court to block a federal law that could force the app to shut down in the United States. This comes after the company requested a
Book bans have been a hot topic in the education world over the last couple of years, causing some states to sign laws protecting libraries from attempted bans. Gov. Phil
Five Democratic members of Connecticut’s congressional delegation were targeted by bomb threats at their homes on Thanksgiving, though no explosives were found, authorities said. Sen. Chris Murphy and Reps. Jim
British lawmakers voted Friday to legalize assisted dying, approving a bill that allows terminally ill patients to end their lives. The House of Commons passed the measure 330-275 after a
President-elect Donald Trump’s return to office could challenge New Jersey’s plan to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2035. Trump has criticized renewable energy efforts, vowing to cut funding from the
Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration is cutting spending and limiting hiring to address New Jersey’s growing budget deficit. Departments have been told to find 5% savings, and some state worker pay
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