New Jersey
New Jersey adopts public records overhaul but critics say it tightens access to documents
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation overhauling access to the state’s public records, likely making it harder for the public and media to access some documents, according to critics.
FILE - New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy delivers his State of the State address to a joint session of the Legislature at the Statehouse, Jan. 9, 2024, in Trenton, N.J. Murphy signed legislation Wednesday, June 5, overhauling access to the state's public r... [3453 chars]