Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver and Republican challenger Diane Allen debated at Rider University, disagreeing often but at a lower volume than the gubernatorial debate.
The longtime, now-retired, moderate state lawmaker from the 7th District is expected to be formally introduced as the lieutenant governor pick Wednesday.
Sen. Diane Allen has negotiated an equal-pay compromise with Gov. Chris Christie -- but Democrats aren't on board, so the issue may wait for a new governor.
New Jersey officials are pushing from multiple angles to get schools with lots of chronically absent students to do more to get kids into the classroom.
Five veteran state senators aren't seeking re-election this year, adding another layer of change coming to Trenton on top of an open-seat governor’s race.
Sen. Diane Allen, citing health issues, is retiring from the state Senate at the end of her current term, the latest in a line of veteran lawmakers opting not to seek re-election.