New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation on Wednesday overhauling access to the state's public records, likely making it harder for the public and media to access some documents, according to ...

A bill critics say was designed to stifle public access to New Jersey government records was signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Phil Murphy. The law restructures the state’s Open Public Records Act, ...

A day after signing legislation to gut public access to government records and data, Gov. Phil Murphy continued to defend his decision, saying on Thursday that it had been a “tough call” but that the ...

Republicans are in court suing Burlington County for ballot box-related records and video. A county spokesman characterized it as a political stunt.

The extension requires newspapers to submit information about the number of subscriptions and visitors to their websites. Public notices are a key aspect of government transparency in New Jersey, The ...

A few weeks ago, about a dozen advocates gathered in Gov. Phil Murphy’s Trenton office for a cordial but pointed meeting. Their message: Please don’t sign a bill that would weaken transparency and ...

The improper release of Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s naval service records has lit a firestorm in New Jersey's relatively quiet but tightening governor's race, raising questions about Sherrill’s time in the ...