Most companies would be charged a fee based on their plastic use

Sen. Bob Smith says ‘current recycling law is not enough’

Environmentalists have concerns about the legislation as do business interests

We need the New Jersey Clean Energy Act. It would ensure the state can rely on clean, carbon-free power

Bill mandates 100% green electric power by 2035

Growing complaints that bags used by delivery services are piling up

Some food banks say they’re desperate for reusable bags

State Sen. Bob Smith sponsored the single-use plastic ban, and he says something has to give or he needs to amend the law

One measure would require the state to increase renewable energy sources of electricity sold here

A golf course could be something you see in the park if this bill passes

Environmentalists back bill prohibiting large-scale commercial development in the park

A new report out Tuesday suggests that what made Sandy super was not simply the confluence of forces of nature, but, significantly our impact on ...

State officials on Monday announced five new coronavirus cases, making New Jersey total at 11 presumptive positive cases. State health officials are now moving from ...

A new effort to impose a statewide ban on plastic bags and other single-use totes won approval in the state Senate on Thursday, in the ...

Version approved by committee prohibits use or sale of plastic and paper carryout bags, as well as polystyrene foam containers and plastic straws

Phil Murphy on Friday endorsed legislation offering incentives of as much as $5,000 to car buyers who choose electric vehicles.

Polystyrene foam cups and food containers would also be prohibited under the measure, and restaurant patrons would have to request plastic straws

The new station would break up 14 miles of track on the Northeast Corridor, now NJ Transit’s longest stretch without a stop

New Jersey lawmaker Anthony Bucco took over the state Senate seat his namesake father had held for more than 20 years until his death last ...

A parade of economists and policy experts offered a panel of state lawmakers a dim view of the effectiveness of New Jersey’s former economic incentive ...