Challengers were brought together by grassroots group that supported Bernie Sanders in 2016 and has been recruiting candidates to run for office

Expanded access to medical cannabis; easier, more extensive expungements; ending arrests for low-level marijuana crimes: It’s all in a day’s work in Trenton

‘The people at the top got what they wanted but the rest of us didn’t,’ said a founder of new Rank-and-File Caucus

After Senate President Sweeney decides to leave legalization of recreational cannabis to voters, there’s widespread confusion about what comes next

Full membership yet to vote on agreement that gives pay increases, more job security, other benefits but no contractual access to healthcare

The district says cuts to state aid mean teacher layoffs and canceled after-school programs, but some pols and advocates argue Jersey City has the means ...

Initiative is a ‘gap filler,’ not a free ride, official says; up to 18,000 students are expected to benefit in 2019-2020 academic year

Murphy’s proposed budget allocates $1.65 billion to higher education, but some college and university officials politely explain that it’s not enough

State watchdog finds multiple cases of officials working for companies around time a municipality’s property assessment overhaul was underway

University argues it’s tapped out after signing contract with full-timers, attempts to squeeze more out of budget will only drive tuition higher

McCombs has big ambitions but is facing big challenges — not least a severe budget crisis

After agreeing a ‘historic’ contract, officials with the union representing thousands of full-time faculty and graduate employees say they will work for colleagues still at ...

Although union members must approve agreement, a strike appears to have been averted. But no resolution yet for their part-time colleagues

New Jersey’s Schools Development Authority is mired in controversy over its CEO’s hirings and firings. But the SDA has a history of troubling activities

Students, faculty, union members, and national organizations come together in final show of solidarity outside Newark campus center

Amid storm over CEO Lizette Delgado-Polanco’s hirings and firings, a show of support for embattled leader of the SDA

Long-terms goals include making college more affordable, keeping talent in New Jersey, and giving students a stronger voice

Caucus reveals 21 requisite ‘yes’ votes couldn’t be mustered in the Senate, but measure’s sponsors and leaders say they’ll be back, perhaps as early as ...

Some lawmakers say they haven’t been given enough time to study measure that would legalize marijuana in NJ. Here’s a comprehensive analysis of its contents

Measure could come to floor vote next week, but some pols disturbed over irregularities during hearings, raise concerns about ‘good governing’