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N.J. now has 11 cases of coronavirus, mostly in North Jersey
The number of patients in New Jersey is growing quickly, but officials say they don’t yet see it spreading through “community transmission.”
5 years ago
Stockton University will pay $290K to settle lawsuits over sexual assaults on and off campus
The public university will pay $290K to women who said it failed to protect them from sexual violence and thoroughly investigate their claims.
5 years ago
N.J. now has four patients who tested positive for COVID-19
Acting Gov. Oliver announced immediate restrictions on state-related business travel, international and short trips, such as to New York and Philadelphia.
5 years ago
Gov. Murphy undergoes surgery for tumor in New York City as Oliver takes over
The Democrat will undergo a partial nephrectomy at an unidentified hospital to remove a tumor on his left kidney.
5 years ago
No positive tests for coronavirus in Pa., N.J., Del
New Jersey and Delaware officials said Monday that their states still had no confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.
5 years ago
N.J. robbery suspect compared to ‘The Shining’ killer at trial alleges prosecutorial misconduct
Two judges noted that the defense attorney objected to the prosecutor’s comments about “The Shining” and that the trial judge sustained the objection.
5 years ago
Gov. Murphy releases N.J. school aid numbers, touting $337 million increase
An overall increase in “formula aid” would help lower the cost of property taxes, which are largely driven by local education costs, Gov. Phil Murphy said.
5 years ago
After sexual misconduct allegations, reformed N.J. chamber train rolls on
The N.J. Chamber of Commerce’s annual trip is called the “Walk to Washington” because so few people sit down while schmoozing their way to the nation’s capital.
5 years ago
Third time’s the charm? Murphy floats N.J. tax hike on millionaires again
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is proposing a state budget to lawmakers that includes a tax hike on earners making over $1 million a year.
5 years ago
N.J. Senate President Sweeney wants annual $500M for NJ Transit in the state constitution
A top New Jersey lawmaker wants to change the state constitution to dedicate $500 million for public transit each year.
5 years ago
Murphy details plan for major overhaul of N.J. ethics rules
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced five legislative proposals Wednesday that would drastically overhaul the state’s ethics rules for government officials.
5 years ago
Katie Brennan wants to improve how New Jersey handles sexual assault, harassment cases
“If you’re not able to speak about what has happened to you, you cannot effectively get justice.”
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