Nj news

Here are some recent news stories from New Jersey:

Politics

• Governor Phil Murphy has signed a bill to increase the minimum wage in New Jersey to $15 an hour by 2024. (Source: NJ.com)
• The New Jersey Legislature has passed a bill to allow sports betting at the state's casinos and racetracks. (Source: The Star-Ledger)

Crime

• A man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of a 17-year-old boy in Camden. (Source: Philly.com)
• A former police officer in Jersey City has been arrested and charged with stealing money from a suspect's wallet. (Source: The Jersey Journal)

Education

• Rutgers University has announced plans to build a new medical school in Newark. (Source: NJ.com)
• The New Jersey Department of Education has launched an investigation into allegations of bullying at a high school in Bergen County. (Source: The Record)

Weather

• A winter storm brought heavy snow and freezing rain to parts of New Jersey, causing power outages and travel disruptions. (Source: NJ.com)
• The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for parts of the state due to heavy rainfall expected this week. (Source: The Star-Ledger)

Business

• Amazon has announced plans to open a new fulfillment center in Edison, creating hundreds of jobs. (Source: NJ.com)
• The New Jersey Economic Development Authority has approved a tax break for a new hotel and office complex in Jersey City. (Source: The Jersey Journal)

Sports

• The New York Jets have announced plans to play a preseason game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. (Source: NJ.com)
• The New Jersey Devils have signed a new contract with their star player, Taylor Hall. (Source: The Star-Ledger)