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Nikko Johnson reviews the California Primary election guide at San Francisco City Hall on Tuesday.

Democrats Breathe Sigh Of Relief After Tuesday's Primaries

2:54pm June 06, 2018

by Domenico Montanaro

The party's chances of taking back the House were helped, especially with apparent results in California. That, plus four other takeaways from Tuesday night's elections in eight states.

Republican gubernatorial candidate John Cox speaks to supporters in San Diego on Tuesday. He advanced to the general election against Democrat Gavin Newsom, giving the GOP a foothold in a top statewide race.

Politics & Government

In California, Republicans And Democrats Appear To Avoid 'Jungle Primary' Nightmares

9:14am June 06, 2018

Eight states voted on Tuesday. California Democrats look like they will avoid getting shut out of key House races. Republican John Cox got on the ballot for governor to face Democrat Gavin Newsom.

Oyster farmer and scientist Lisa Calvo leads a team of women that harvests oysters along the New Jersey coast. Calvo says she is inspired by the tenacity, skill and grit of women now coming into the industry.

On East Coast Oyster Farms, 'Women Are Rising Up From The Bay In A Big Way'

12:56pm May 14, 2018

by Jenn Hall

More women are joining their male peers among the ranks of oyster farmers. This could be because of growing marine science programs — and a desire to have a hands-on connection with the food system.

A street sign tells out-of-towners to keep off a side street in Leonia, N.J., where officials are trying to redirect commuters on their way to the nearby George Washington Bridge into New York.

National

New Jersey Town Restricts Streets From Commuters To Stop Waze Traffic Nightmare

5:23pm May 08, 2018

by Samantha Raphelson

In Leonia, nonresidents are not allowed on 60 side streets after New York-bound motorists trying to get on the George Washington Bridge were redirected through the town by traffic apps.

Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., speaks to reporters in front of the courthouse in Newark, N.J., on Nov. 16, 2017. The federal bribery trial of Menendez ended in a mistrial when the jury said it was deadlocked on all charges against him.

Senate Ethics Panel Admonishes Sen. Menendez

7:25pm April 26, 2018

by Susan Davis

The bipartisan panel unanimously agreed that Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., violated Senate rules and codes of conduct in his relationship with a longtime friend who was convicted of Medicare fraud.

As a New Jersey state trooper stands guard nearby, Gov. Phil Murphy unveils his 2019 budget. In April, Murphy signed an order making gun violence data more accessible. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

National

New Jersey Governor Signs 'Name And Shame' Order On Gun Data

9:21pm April 08, 2018

by Alexis Diao

New Jersey governor signs executive order on gun data, making information on gun violence more transparent.

Asian Ticks (Mysteriously) Turned Up On A New Jersey Sheep

8:28pm February 27, 2018

by Courtney Columbus

No one is quite sure how that kind of tick got there. And get this: It basically clones itself! Should we be worried?

Former New Jersey Gov. Brendan Byrne laughs at a comment by New Jersey Speaker of the House Sheila Oliver during an event to unveil a statue of Byrne at the Essex County Courthouse, Thursday, in Oct. 2013, in Newark, N.J.

Former New Jersey Governor Brendan Byrne Dies At 93

12:23pm January 05, 2018

by Scott Neuman

Byrne served as governor from 1973-1982 and is best known for approving casino gambling and pushing through the state's first income tax — a move that nearly cost him reelection.

NEWARK, NJ - NOVEMBER 7: Sen. Robert 'Bob' Menendez is accused of accepting bribes from campaign donor Salomon Melgen, a Florida-based ophthalmologist.

Judge Declares A Mistrial In Sen. Robert Menendez Corruption Trial

5:58pm November 16, 2017

by Joseph Hernandez

The Democratic senator from New Jersey had been accused of offering government favors in exchange for extravagant gifts.

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Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wis., joined at left by Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, on Nov. 7 on Capitol Hill in Washington defends the GOP tax reform plan being crafted in the Ways and Means Committee.

House GOP Tax Plan Is Little Help To High-Tax States Like New Jersey

1:27pm November 09, 2017

by Charles Lane

Being able to deduct local income and property taxes, evens things out — but the House Republican plan in the works eliminates most of those reductions, meaning no tax savings.

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