NJ panel advances bills aimed at shielding immigrants from federal agents

Richard Codey’s family announced the news of his death on Facebook, calling him “a beloved husband, father and grandfather.”

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.

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

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

Legislation to expand corporate tax breaks in New Jersey cleared another hurdle to become law, despite objections from critics.

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