Milly Silva’s SEIU is nation’s most politically active union, but how much will it help her?

Independent group aligned with Norcross fighting to keep majority even if Christie wins by landslide.

Backers contend people can’t live on $7.25 an hour while foes argue hike to $8.25 would hurt business, eliminate jobs.

Despite last-minute compromises and concessions, lawmakers can't get bill onto floor before Senate recesses for summer

Detroit’s fiscal disaster raises questions about adequacy of state pension funding.

New Jersey’s party-boss structure keeps women down, political experts say

Board announces task force to dig into how school is governed, students protest tuition hikes.

Broad decision puts a lock on governor's ability to reorganize independent state agencies

Legislation would have required all privatization efforts to demonstrate they save money, protect current quality of services.

Senate and gubernatorial hopefuls blame GOP, big banks for squeezing homeowners.