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Amid allegations within his campaign, Gov. Murphy proposes crackdown on workplace misconduct
Although Gov. Phil Murphy has not addressed allegations that his campaign was a “toxic” environment, he has outlined legislation to address workplace harassment, misconduct.
5 years ago
N.J. considers capping monthly insulin prices at $50 for patients
Lawmakers in the state Assembly are considering a bill that would cap what insurers can charge for insulin at $50 for a monthly supply.
5 years ago
N.J. considers allowing certain immigrants to obtain professional licenses
Supporters said the proposal to allow some immigrants in N.J. to get professional licenses would invigorate the economy.
5 years ago
Should Alice Paul replace N.J. ‘war hero’ in Washington, D.C. statue gallery?
A prime mover behind the 19th Amendment could get a statue replacing Philip Kearney, a Civil War general.
5 years ago
Trump administration ‘does not have the facts on their side’ in immigration suit, Murphy says
Ocean and Cape May Counties already have an ongoing lawsuit with the aim of invalidating the immigration directive, which the Trump administration has said it will support.
5 years ago
N.J. Senate approves legislation allowing college athletes to earn money from endorsements
The Fair Play Act would allow college athletes to strike endorsement deals using their name, image, or likeness. But critics and a time lag are working against the move.
5 years ago
Justice Department sues N.J. over law enforcement directive on immigrants
The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against New Jersey over a state policy that limits law enforcement agencies’ cooperation with federal immigration officials.
5 years ago
New Jersey’s poll workers may get a pay bump to $300 a day
With their first raise in nearly 20 years, N.J. election workers could soon be making up to $300 a day.
5 years ago
N.J. infuses some counties with cash for ‘local solutions’ to the opioid crisis
Twelve counties across N.J. will receive a share of nearly $1.7 million in grant funding for programs to combat the opioid crisis.
5 years ago
N.J. becomes the latest state to consider ‘fair work week’ legislation
Women who work jobs with unpredictable schedules struggle to find child care, make it to doctor’s appointments and complete their education.
5 years ago
To combat gun violence, N.J. awards $20M to hospitals for intervention programs
New Jersey will begin trying to stem the tide of gun violence at a new place: hospitals.
5 years ago
Murphy jolts NJ’s electric vehicle industry with driver rebate plan
Funding for the law will come from proceeds of the “societal benefits charge,” a fee paid by New Jersey utility customers and used for the state’s clean energy program
5 years ago