Death rate in New Jersey prisons has climbed, state watchdog finds

A pair of blockbuster cases to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court could carry far-reaching implications for transgender rights.

The proposed new spending includes money for a state supercomputer, World Cup promotions, and capital improvements at county buildings.

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Data centers, which are driving higher electric costs in New Jersey, would face new tariffs under a plan legislators advanced Thursday.

Students will be able to use their phones in case of an emergency, for translation services, and in cases where a health care professional indicates that access to a phone is necessary.

The bill would resurrect expired tax credits for people who purchase their health insurance from the Affordable Care Act marketplace.

One bill would restrict cooperation between New Jersey police and federal immigration agents. One critic said it “promotes lawlessness.”

Many left-leaning states and cities and a growing number of conservative lawmakers want to curb the use of surveillance technologies.