The latest political news from NJ.com
news
sports
entertainment
obituaries
subscribe
February 25, 2021
New Jersey Politics
News
Inmate at troubled N.J. women’s prison injured again after accusing officers of brutal attack
The hospitalization came just days before a fourth officer was charged in a growing criminal probe.
By Blake Nelson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
Read more
Coronavirus
Next step for N.J. indoor dining would be 50% capacity, but no timeline yet for more reopening, Murphy says
Gov. Phil Murphy said "but for the variants" that have shown to be more transmissible and possibly more deadly, loosening restrictions "would be even sooner."
By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Alex Napoliello | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
MORE
Subscriber Exclusive
N.J. residents are drinking and smoking more during the pandemic, and the proof is in Murphy’s new state budget
Rise in cigarette smoking also driven by worries about safety of vaping, according to Gov. Murphy's proposed budget
By Susan K. Livio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
MORE
Hudson
Bill that cuts minimum mandatory sentences for non-violent crimes, including corruption, OK’d by Senate
The legislation authored by Democratic Sens. Sandra Cunningham and Nick Scutari is mostly aimed at drug offenders and racial disparities in prisons.
By Ron Zeitlinger | The Jersey Journal
MORE
New Jersey Marijuana
N.J. might see legal weed sales in 2021, but Murphy’s budget doesn’t expect any tax dollars
No one knows when legal weed sales will begin, but marijuana industry insiders estimate it could take months, if not a year.
By Amanda Hoover | NJ Advance Media For NJ.com and Susan K. Livio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
MORE
Coronavirus
$50 million to modernize N.J. unemployment claims system advances in Assembly committee
The state's unemployment infrastructure has been criticized by elected officials and claimants who have gone months without money.
By Sophie Nieto-Munoz | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
MORE
See more
Download Mobile App
Get the latest news and alerts on your phone or tablet
news
sports
entertainment
obituaries
subscribe
To ensure receipt of our emails, please add
[email protected]
to your address book or safe sender list. You received this email because you opted-in to the newsletter.
485 Route 1 S, Bldg. E Suite 300, Iselin, NJ 08830-3009
SEE ON WEB
|
MORE NEWSLETTERS
|
UNSUBSCRIBE
|
CONTACT US
|
PRIVACY POLICY