Additional money went to farmland preservation, open space, property-tax relief, school aid and more

New projects banned from some Highlands areas, rules on projects elsewhere

Officials celebrate turning the illegal dumping site of the former Camden Labs to an open space project for the city.

In Sussex County, the Land Conservancy of New Jersey is preserving land. Advocates say that is more cost effective than industrial ways of treating water.

Sounding Off. Gubernatorial candidates target South Jersey voters, perfecting their sales pitches ahead of the June primary. How can convicts who've served their time re-enter ...

Gov. Chris Christie conditionally vetoed a bill implementing a constitutional amendment dedicating 4 percent of the corporate business tax to preserving open space, farmland and ...

Expect fireworks over the governor's veto of open space funding. He says it contained not enough for parks and flood zones. And too much micro-managing. ...

A bold move to save Camden schools. An office pool ballooned into big time betting gets busted. Money to rebuild the Long Branch boardwalk. But ...

After voters approved a constitutional amendment creating a dedicated, permanent source of funding for open space, lawmakers are discussing how to split the money.

There’s the Assembly proposal, the Senate plan and the administration’s approach -- none of which satisfy all interested parties.

Over 212,000 acres of farmland in New Jersey have been permanently protected under the Farmland Preservation Program.

Should the state constitution be changed to keep those accused of serious crimes locked up before trial? Jersey City after a capitol crime. Can a ...

Members of the Assembly passed the bail reform package, which puts a constitutional amendment on the November ballot.

The governor doing battle with the new Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor. Cory Booker talks about American apartheid. And we’ll talk to a man who ...

In an unusual 10-hour voting session, an open space bill fell short by two votes of the needed three-fifths majority.

Buono picks her running mate. The governor picks a fight with a fellow Republican. And the Senate president accuses Rutgers of a whitewash.

Members of the Senate had an opportunity to cast their votes on a bill that would ask voters to amend the state constitution and dedicate ...

Assemblyman John McKeon supports setting aside $200 million for open space preservation each year and says he hasn't gotten enough information to sign an easement ...

Less than expected. The Christie administration tries to explain why the state is taking in less than they expected. Plus, the Senate president takes aim ...