(AP Photo/Francisco Seco; NJ Spotlight News)Kean vs. Altman — one of a handful of races where the November outcome could have national implications
(AP Photo/Francisco Seco; NJ Spotlight News)Kean vs. Altman — one of a handful of races where the November outcome could have national implications


Republican and Democratic candidates battle elsewhere
(NJ Spotlight News)Altman became the presumptive Democratic nominee this week
NJ Spotlight NewsSuspension of campaign by Jason Blazakis leaves Sue Altman as challenger to GOP congressman
(Lowlova under CC BY-SA 4.0 via Openverse)Tammy Murphy and other Democrats vie for Menendez’ seat

Sue Altman, progressive activist, and Joe Signorello, mayor of Roselle Park, are running in CD-7

Sue Altman leads the Working Families Alliance
NJ Spotlight NewsThe demonstration was led by the New Jersey Working Families Alliance

State Sen. Shirley Turner introduces bill to end the practice, reduce power of local party bosses
NJ Spotlight NewsAdvocates say new minimum still falls short of a living wage in New Jersey
NJ Spotlight NewsIt’s part of an effort to see if lucrative tax incentives are benefiting residents

Political parties use line to nudge voters toward their preferred candidates

Politics is one of New Jersey's most abundant crops and 2021 promises to produce a bumper crop of political intrigue.

Among the groups vying for the attention of governor and lawmakers is a progressive coalition seeking $3 billion in added taxes.

South Jersey power broker George Norcross testified in front of the Senate committee investigating the state's tax incentive programs.

Task force members say they probably won’t meet again until the fall which means the EDA controversy has plenty of time to play itself out.

On the last scheduled voting day of the Legislative season, progressive groups criticized Democrats they say haven't done enough to move priorities forward.

Flanked by union bosses from across New Jersey, Murphy promised a reckoning as he berated Democrats in the Legislature for introducing their own budget -- ...

Supporters of Gov. Phil Murphy's millionaire's tax rallied in its favor Monday, even as political momentum for the proposal continues to slow in Trenton.