The nickname "Garden State" has already appeared on every new license plate in the state since 1954, but a proposed law would also make the words the official state slogan.
Buena Vista Township Committeeman John Armato defeated Freeholder Ernest Coursey 89-67 for the second Democratic Assembly nomination - District 2 Tuesday night.
Five veteran state senators have announced they’re not seeking re-election this year, adding another layer of change coming to Trenton on top of an open-seat governor’s race.
Sen. Diane Allen, citing health issues, is retiring from the state Senate at the end of her current term, the latest in a line of veteran lawmakers opting not to seek re-election.
The state treasurer says it would be a waste of money to limit the Statehouse project to essential repairs. A senator says he'll go to court if the plan isn't changed.
Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo has announced that he will be running for the 2nd District state senate seat being vacated by retiring Senator Jim Whelan this fall.