Restricting commercial access to police recordings could make it harder for journalists, attorneys, and others to obtain footage for legitimate purposes, a transparency advocate warns.

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The proposal has drawn mixed reactions from police accountability advocates and academics, who question whether prosecutors ...

Google will help finance more than $4.3 billion in upgrades to existing nuclear power plants in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and ...

Mikie Sherrill’s housing plan risks turning a housing crisis into a sprawl program. I grew up believing affordable housing ...

A municipal judge dismissed dueling lawsuits last week between a Park Ridge councilman and a local activist over a political ...

Consumer advocates question why lawmakers are moving ahead while the state is studying ways to make electricity more affordable. New Jersey gas and electric power companies could raise rates based on ...

Rising costs and cuts to federal safety net programs are putting more pressure on New Jersey families. New Jersey’s ...

The marathon hearing ended with questions about whether the Legislature would act on recommendations or allow longstanding problems to continue.

Officials say targeted enforcement, community outreach, and programs addressing the root causes of crime are helping. Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in Paterson. Photo by Andres Kudacki ...