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New Jersey asks delivery service goPuff for more information on tax break application
New Jersey wants answers from three companies approved for tax incentives.
6 years ago
Murphy signs latest batch of N.J. laws aimed at gun control
New Jersey has some of the strictest gun laws in the U.S. On Tuesday, Gov. Murphy signed measures aimed at reducing gun suicides and restricting gun sales.
6 years ago
N.J. can improve its redistricting process with a few changes, new report says
The report by a group of academics and analysts recommends a new focus for how New Jersey draws its legislative maps, and more public participation.
6 years ago
Gov. Murphy signs bill limiting solitary confinement in N.J. prisons and jails
The new law exempts certain “vulnerable” inmates from being kept in isolation and lessens use of the practice on prisoners for whom it is deemed necessary.
6 years ago
Delivery company goPuff left out key details before winning $39 million N.J. tax break
The home delivery service goPuff failed to disclose a federal labor law violation to New Jersey officials when it applied for a $39 million corporate tax break last summer.
6 years ago
Economic ‘opportunity’ or ‘poor stewardship’? N.J. tax break debate continues at hearing
Boosters and critics of New Jersey’s controversial tax incentive program came out to speak Tuesday during a public hearing in Trenton.
6 years ago
Report: N.J. will have to spend $25 billion on coastal defenses
New climate change study says New Jersey will need billions to pay for enough sea walls.
6 years ago
N.J. will create statewide foreclosure database in latest attempt to combat crisis
Home foreclosure is still a big problem in New Jersey. A new database could help.
6 years ago
N.J. cultural institutions and state partner on discounts to residents on public benefits
The Newark International Film Festival, the McCarter Theatre in Princeton, and the popular Jersey Shore attraction Lucy the Elephant are among those participating.
6 years ago
Murphy signs ‘Jake’s Law’ to expand N.J. medical marijuana program
After failing to legalize marijuana this year, New Jersey is now aggressively expanding its medical marijuana program.
6 years ago
Murphy lets ‘flawed’ N.J. tax break programs expire, vows to veto extension bill
New Jersey has let expire two tax incentive programs that have helped attract companies to Camden and several other struggling towns.
6 years ago
Murphy signs N.J. budget, averting shutdown, but prolonging fight with Democrats
Murphy line-item vetoed some legislative spending that will likely raise the hackles of the lawmakers who resisted his push for a “millionaire’s tax.”
6 years ago