State Government

Accountability reporting on New Jersey state government: the governor’s office, the Legislature, state agencies and how Trenton spends your money.

Bill to strip New Jersey comptroller’s powers advances after chaotic, unanimous committee vote
Dec 1, 2025Aug 15, 2026
New Jersey Gov.-elect announces transition committee policy ‘action teams’
Nov 21, 2025Nov 21, 2025
Bridgeton Schools overspent nearly $8 million on health benefits, New Jersey state audit finds
Nov 20, 2025Aug 31, 2026
The New Jersey State Comptroller: What the office does and why it matters
Nov 19, 2025Aug 15, 2026
Sherrill: Fixing food insecurity crisis in New Jersey is a top priority
Nov 8, 2025Nov 8, 2025
Mikie Sherrill names Alex Ball, Tim Lydon to top leadership roles in new administration
Nov 6, 2025Nov 7, 2025
Sherrill names Caldwell and Doucette to lead New Jersey transition team
Nov 5, 2025Nov 5, 2025
Veteran federal prosecutor Eric Gibson to lead New Jersey Office of Public Integrity
Sep 17, 2025Oct 3, 2025
New Jersey bill seeking to restrict media use of AI draws sharp criticism
Aug 21, 2025Aug 22, 2025
New Jersey NAACP president, legislators demand monitor for attorney general’s state corruption unit
Aug 7, 2025Aug 8, 2025
From rescue to courtroom: Lawrence woman faces charges for keeping a deer
Aug 6, 2025Aug 7, 2025
Bill would strip New Jersey State Police from Attorney General oversight
Jul 9, 2025Aug 31, 2026
Holtec talks about nuclear power plant plans in New Jersey
Jun 29, 2025Feb 27, 2026
A game changer for New Jersey racetracks? Meadowlands and Monmouth Park could get casinos
Jun 26, 2025Dec 16, 2025
New Jersey court upholds state’s authority to suspend Medicaid providers
Jun 26, 2025Dec 16, 2025
Three New Jersey nursing homes chronically understaffed, state comptroller finds
Jun 26, 2025Dec 16, 2025
Who gets to park at the New Jersey Capitol? Proposal would exclude public from State House parking garage
May 22, 2025Aug 31, 2026
Transit strike ends after just 3 days as deal reached to get New Jersey trains rolling Tuesday
May 18, 2025Aug 31, 2026
Researchers sue New Jersey over access to Lindbergh kidnapping records
Apr 28, 2025Apr 28, 2025
‘No Legitimate Purpose’: New Jersey lawmaker seeks to ban bitcoin ATMs linked to crypto scams and fraud
Apr 24, 2025Aug 31, 2026
Conduent will challenge $1.7B NJ E-ZPass deal in court (updated)
Apr 23, 2025Apr 24, 2025
Civil liberties advocates say New Jersey ‘anti-brawl’ bill could criminalize protest and dissent
Apr 7, 2025Aug 26, 2026
New Jersey state senator demands federal review of $1.7B E-ZPass deal
Mar 4, 2025Dec 16, 2025
Average NJ property taxes exceed $10,000, topping SALT tax-deduction limit
Mar 4, 2025Dec 16, 2025
Backroom deals and billion-dollar contracts: NJ Turnpike E-ZPass agreement with Singapore-owned firm shrouded in secrecy
Feb 23, 2025Aug 26, 2026
Driving with impunity: Courtesy cards and connections a free pass with troopers, N.J. Comptroller investigation finds
Dec 18, 2024Dec 16, 2025
Exclusive: Murphy on drones, clemency, the state’s finances – and a Chappell Roan fave
Dec 13, 2024Dec 16, 2025
State Comptoller investigation uncovers fraud, waste and abuse at “New Jersey’s worst nursing home”
Dec 13, 2024Dec 16, 2025
N.J. League of Women Voters launches petition calling for fair ballot design
Nov 14, 2024Aug 31, 2026
Comptroller says lab should repay $7.3 Million to New Jersey Medicaid
Oct 7, 2024Oct 17, 2024
Educational Services Commission of New Jersey surplus ballooned almost $70 million without a plan to use or return funds, state comptroller says
Jul 24, 2024Jul 24, 2024
Legislators eye Gov. Murphy’s promise to ‘fully fund’ schools
Apr 15, 2024Dec 6, 2024
State’s top watchdog makes his mark during first four years in office
Mar 5, 2024Dec 1, 2025
Flemington man pleads guilty in securities fraud scheme
Aug 30, 2023Mar 27, 2024
U.S. Attorney: Gloucester City business owner sentenced to 30 months in prison for payroll tax fraud and pandemic loan fraud
Jun 27, 2023Mar 27, 2024
Know the background of your broker or investment adviser before you invest your money
Jun 14, 2023Mar 27, 2024
State comptroller: Decisions by New Jersey City University leaders thrust school into financial crisis
May 20, 2023Aug 26, 2026