Politics & Government

The former senator said he believes the fault in politics today is the lack of willingness of politicians to use the power they yield to fight for causes they believe in.

The Senate Budget Committee held a hearing in Toms River where members learned about the reasons for some of the delays.

Sen. Bob Menendez addressed the press after some have called for the Senate Ethics Committee to open a formal investigation, saying he won't step down as chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee.

Assemblyman John Burzichelli has sponsored the New Jersey Death with Dignity Act, which would allow terminally ill patients with six months or less to live to end their own life under certain ...

State senator and Union City Mayor Brian Stack gave a full-throated endorsement today, if not for Chris Christie the candidate, certainly for Chris Christie, the governor.

Sen. Nicholas Scutari, Judiciary Committee chair, says the group is working to fill vacancies in superior courts throughout the state before holding hearings for Gov. Chris Christie's Supreme Court ...

Sen. Thomas Kean (R-21) Democrats are standing in the way of accomplishing real job growth and maintaining affordability for the middle class in New Jersey. He believes Republicans will pick up spots ...

Unlike Tom Kean in 1985, Chief Political Correspondent Michael Aron says Christie is vulnerable on a number of fronts.

East Windsor Township Mayor and NJ League of Municipalities President Janice Mironov says high property taxes need to be put in check to help the state's economy recover.

Sen. Bob Menendez says "nameless, faceless individuals" have made the allegations against him, and they are unsubstantiated.

Gov. Chris Christie took members of his cabinet to Union Beach to listen to residents who have been frustrated after Hurricane Sandy.

Passaic County GOP Chairman John Traier says the Republican platform was harsh in its views of gay Americans during the last presidential election. He hopes Republicans can evolve in their position on ...

Sen. Barbara Buono officially kicked off her campaign for governor, contrasting herself from Gov. Chris Christie by saying she will help everyday New Jerseyans.

Senate President Steve Sweeney says he's pleased with how Gov. Chris Christie and state Democrats have worked together to fill some of the vacant judge positions in the state. He also wants to make ...

Assemblywoman Amy Handlin (R-13) is introducing legislation that would double the fines on fraud cases connected to Hurricane Sandy. She says areas that have gotten relief aid after natural disasters ...