john burzichelli

Some COVID-era administrative orders, directives and waivers expire next Tuesday. Gov. Phil Murphy asked for a 90-day extension, but lawmakers went halfway.

Legislation due for approval Thursday in the Assembly would extend life of some executive orders, including masking and distancing rules, through December.

Guidance from the Treasury Departments gives states and local governments wide but not unlimted discretion on how the funds will be spent.

It wasn't known at the time, but state data shows around 500 people who later tested COVID+ already had symptoms by March 4, 2020. Many more were never tested.

Senate and Assembly bills have some key differences in terms of how revenues would be spent and whether to limit growers as the industry gets started.

In the spring, Gov. Phil Murphy declined to take a regional approach to imposing pandemic-driven shutdowns. A bill would require it and based it on local data.

Hallucinogenic ‘magic mushrooms’ were added to marijuana decriminalization legislation by a Senate committee. The bill is listed for a final vote Monday.

Bill is set for Monday approval, despite protests from vape shop owners who say it will force them out of business and send former smokers back to cigarettes.

In addition to millions of dollars, people who hit major lotteries can also win unwanted attention. Legislation gaining traction in Trenton would change that in New Jersey. A bill endorsed by the Senate wagering committee would give state lottery winners the option of remaining anonymous indefinitely...