Latest New Jersey state government News

New Jersey loves the money from online sports betting, but fears addictive consequences

Oct. 24, 2024 13:47 PM EDT

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Online sports betting is reaping new revenue for New Jersey but also raising concerns about gambling addiction and potential harm to the finances of Atlantic City's casinos that depend on in-person gamblers, sports books and problem gambling treatment workers testified...

LaMonica McIver wins special House election in New Jersey

Sep. 18, 2024 21:20 PM EDT

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Democratic Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver has defeated Republican small businessman Carmen Bucco in a contest in New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District that opened up because of the death of Rep. Donald Payne Jr. in April. McIver will serve...

Lawsuits buffet US offshore wind projects, seeking to end or delay them

Sep. 18, 2024 15:54 PM EDT

BRIGANTINE, N.J. (AP) — Opponents of offshore wind around the U.S. are pelting projects with lawsuits seeking to cancel them or tie them up for years in costly litigation. The court cases represent another hurdle the nascent industry must overcome, particularly along the East Coast...

Trump's tale of a harrowing helicopter ride and emergency landing? Didn't happen, Willie Brown says

Aug. 09, 2024 23:26 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump mixed up two prominent politicians from California when he told a harrowing tale of almost crashing in a helicopter. During a meandering press conference Thursday riddled with false and misleading statements, Trump recalled riding as...