Some push for Legislature to embrace governor’s call for a true millionaires tax, amid pushback from committee chair Sarlo

About 5.5% of county residents — or more than 7,000 people — were ‘food insecure’ in 2017

The annual lobbying and networking event had been cited as an example of a toxic and misogynistic culture facing women involved with politics in New ...

Murphy details plan to give thousands of students an opportunity to get two years of free college at some of the state’s four-year universities

Experts say students are severely underutilizing public assistance available to them, like SNAP nutrition benefits or housing vouchers

Legislators approve bills designed to counter shaming of students behind in their meal fees. Committee also endorses restoration of civics lessons

Version approved by committee prohibits use or sale of plastic and paper carryout bags, as well as polystyrene foam containers and plastic straws

State Sen. Loretta Weinberg said it needs more than rhetoric to spur change in the culture

Senate Majority leader forms ad hoc committee to look for solutions after report on ‘toxic’ climate of state politics

More than 30 districts had requested $362M in emergency aid; state officials last week announced that just 13 will share in the $15M awarded