Karen Rouse appears in the following:
New Jersey's First Gun Czar to Target Gun Lobby
Monday, May 07, 2018
A former Horizon Bill Castner says state could sue unscrupulous dealers.
Marijuana Legalization Bill at the Mercy of Trenton Legislators
Thursday, April 26, 2018
When Phil Murphy proposed to reap windfall tax revenue from recreational weed, the last place the Democrat expected a fight was in his own party.
Bill That Seeks to Expand NJ's Medical Marijuana Clears First Hurdle
Thursday, March 22, 2018
The bill would double the number of places patients could go to buy prescription cannabis.
Murphy Pitches Even More New Taxes to New Jersey
Thursday, March 15, 2018
As Murphy pitches his tax plan, public apathy is a friend.
Thousands of Local Students Join National Walkout for Gun Control
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Students in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut left class to protest gun violence
Weed, Race and 'Reparations' in New Jersey
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
A group of prominent black leaders wants to ensure that legalized marijuana doesn't enrich white businesses without bringing any benefits to communities hurt by past drug laws.
Racial Justice Drives Fight for, and Against, Legal Pot in New Jersey
Monday, March 12, 2018
Advocates say legalizing marijuana would address inequities in incarceration rates. But some black leaders say weed shops will harm minority communities.
NJ Residents Clean Up From Winter Storm, Just in Time For Next One
Sunday, March 11, 2018
Utility crews and residents took advantage of a sunny weekend to clean up from two nor-easters. In the forecast: a third storm is heading our way.
New Jersey Legislators Learn the Dos and Don'ts of Marijuana Legalization
Monday, March 05, 2018
Poor people should get to sell marijuana, too, social justice activists tell state panel.
Opponents of Recreational Marijuana Legalization Show Up in Force at Black Caucus Hearing
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Advocates of marijuana legalization in New Jersey say the public hearing was one-sided.
Marijuana Advocates Push For Legalization in New Jersey, Despite Federal Rules
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Recreational marijuana is bringing in billions in the states where it's legal but good luck trying to open a bank account or getting a trademark from the U.S. government.
New Jersey Would Investigate Police Killings of Civilians Under New Bill
Tuesday, February 06, 2018
Opponents say it undermines county prosecutors, and that AG already has discretion to investigate any shooting.
ICE Renews Apparent Crackdown on Indonesian Christians in NJ
Thursday, January 25, 2018
At least two men were arrested on Thursday morning and a third sought sanctuary with fellow Indonesian Christians at a Highland Park Church.
Newark May Miss Federal Deadline for Police Reforms
Thursday, January 18, 2018
An independent monitor says Newark needs to invest in a training officer.
Just How Progressive Is New Jersey About to Get?
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Now that Democrats control both the governorship and the state house, are a millionaires' tax and legal marijuana right around the corner? It's not that simple.
Phil Murphy Is Sworn In as New Jersey Governor
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
The former Goldman Sachs executive and ambassador to Germany took the oath of office in Trenton Tuesday.
Christie Makes Tracks, But Leaves No Tunnel Behind
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
As Chris Christie wraps up eight years in office, NJ Transit commuters face more service disruptions than ever.
West Side High School Stands to Benefit from Murphy
Monday, January 15, 2018
Charter schools proliferated under Gov. Christie. His successor says he plans to restore more funding to district schools, like West Side High School.
For Some Undocumented Immigrants, a Brief Exhale
Sunday, January 14, 2018
Following a judge's order, the federal government is reopening the window for DACA recipients to reapply for the program.
Kim Guadagno Tries to Forge Her Own Identity Away from Governor Christie
Monday, November 06, 2017
For nearly eight years, Guadagno has stood in Christie's shadow. Now, it's blocking her path to the Statehouse.