Bob Menendez to be replaced by New Jersey governor's former top aide, AP source says

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy will name his former chief of staff George Helmy to serve as interim senator when Bob Menendez resigns later this month after his conviction on federal bribery charges, according to a person familiar with the decision. ...

Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is resigning Aug. 20 after his federal bribery conviction, an AP source says

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is resigning Aug. 20 after his federal bribery conviction, an AP source says.

New Jersey governor signs budget boosting taxes on companies making over $10 million

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed a $56.6 billion budget moments before midnight Friday, hiking taxes on high-earning corporations to help the state's transit agency while spending billions on education and other programs. The Democrat-led...