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Little-known N.J. council invalidates state’s expansive vote-by-mail law
N.J. voters who want to vote by mail will have to request a mail-in ballot every year.
5 years ago
N.J. looks to drop mandatory minimum sentences for nonviolent drug crimes
Affected would be those convicted of nonviolent drug and property offenses. Current inmates could petition for early release under the new policy.
5 years ago
N.J. advances ban on flavored e-cigarettes and menthols
The approval was seen as a blow to the vaping industry in New Jersey, which argued against the prohibition and claimed it could have unintended consequences.
5 years ago
N.J. lawmakers propose plan to end school ‘lunch shaming’
The proposal would have the state pick up what federal dollars do not for school lunch costs.
5 years ago
Report: Racial inequity, gender pay gaps common at N.J. nonprofits
A Center for Non-Profits report says New Jersey’s nonprofits lack racial diversity and while women are running more and more organizations, they lag in pay compared to males.
5 years ago
Hundreds rallied outside the Statehouse to push lawmakers to join 13 other states and Washington, D.C. in extending licenses to undocumented immigrants.
5 years ago
Murphy offers $2 million in grants to improve N.J. computer science education
N.J. is trying to fill thousands of tech jobs by boosting computer science education.
5 years ago
N.J.’s Van Drew one of two Democratic ‘no’ votes on impeachment resolution
“Without bipartisan support I believe this inquiry will further divide the country tearing it apart at the seams and will ultimately fail in the Senate,” Van Drew said.
5 years ago
On Sandy anniversary, Murphy announces new climate change initiatives
Resilience program will seek to make New Jersey better prepared for the next huge storm to make landfall.
5 years ago
Report blames ‘chilling effect’ of immigration policy for Latinx and Asian uninsured kids
Researchers with New Jersey Policy Perspective believe tougher immigration policies from the Trump administration are instilling fear in immigrant communities.
5 years ago
Following California’s lead, New Jersey lawmakers want college athletes to be paid
The proposed Fair Play Act would allow student-athletes to earn money for use of their names, images or likenesses, and let them hire agents and attorneys.
5 years ago
Pagans motorcycle club expanding in the Garden State, N.J. investigators say
The Pagans now have 17 chapters, the state Commission of Investigation says, up from 10 a few years ago, and some of its members continue to break the law.
5 years ago