2 $1M NJ Lottery Tickets; $850M Jackpot / Vaccines / NJ Security

Check out the top news that made headlines this week across the Patch network in New Jersey:

2 $1 Million Winners In NJ As Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $850M

Check your pockets – you may have won $1 million if you bought a ticket in New Jersey now that the jackpot is nearing a record high.>>>Read more here.

NJ Issues New COVID Vaccine Priority List; Teachers 'On Deck'

WATCH: Gov. Murphy will address New Jersey's vaccine plan now that it has released a new priority list for the COVID-19 vaccine. Are teachers next? New sites have been added, too.

NJ Takes New Security Steps Due To Potential Capitol Violence

State officials said they're taking new steps to prepare for potential violence after the FBI issued a warning this week.

2 NJ Men At Capitol Riots Arrested So Far: Here's What We Know

Here's what we know about the two NJ men arrested in connection with the Capitol Hill riots as the FBI continues its probe.

Deal On NJ Marijuana Legalization Bill Collapses

New Jersey lawmakers' efforts to start the process of legalizing marijuana have collapsed. Here's what is next.

Gov. Murphy Warns People To 'Assume' New COVID Strain Is In NJ

Gov. Phil Murphy has warned people that they should assume a new strain of the coronavirus is in New Jersey. Here's why.

Smokers Before Teachers? NJ Defends COVID Vaccine Priorities

Gov. Phil Murphy defended NJ's COVID vaccine priority list on Friday after lawmakers and others ripped it for prioritizing smokers.

Report: FBI Interviewing 'Dozens' In Capitol Hill Death Of Cop

The FBI is interviewing "dozens" in the death of a cop, a NJ native, after the Capitol Hill riots, a New York Times report says.

NJ Congresswoman Has COVID-19 After Sheltering During DC Lockdown

The congresswoman believes she was exposed during protective isolation in the US Capitol during the riots on Jan. 6, her office said.