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Catholic Church compensation fund for N.J. victims opens this weekend
The first-of-its-kind fund in the Garden State will offer financial settlements to survivors of clergy sex abuse and comes amid an investigation by state AG Gurbir Grewal.
6 years ago
N.J. committee votes to extend controversial tax credit programs
The programs, started under former Gov. Chris Christie, have awarded billions in incentives to companies that agreed to move to or expand in New Jersey.
6 years ago
Environmentalists call for full fracking ban in the Delaware River watershed
A coalition of environmental groups is calling on the multistate agency that oversees the Delaware River watershed to ban fracking and related activities.
6 years ago
NJ AG considers suing the IRS over charitable contributions decision
New Jersey AG Gurbir Grewal is mulling a suit against the IRS after its ruling that a workaround to a cap on tax deductions isn’t legal.
6 years ago
Expunging your marijuana conviction in N.J. could get easier
The New Jersey Legislature has approved an expungement bill for marijuana.
6 years ago
After override threat, N.J. ‘dark money’ bill on its way to becoming law
A bill that would require more nonprofit groups in N.J. to publicize their donors is on its way to becoming law, after Gov. Phil Murphy avoided a veto override.
6 years ago
N.J. considers eliminating cap on superintendent pay
New Jersey could end superintendent salary cap, put in place when Chris Christie was governor to keep school budgets in check.
6 years ago
N.J. will offer overdose-reversing drug naloxone for free at pharmacies on June 18
It’s the latest salvo in the ongoing fight against the opioid crisis in New Jersey, which saw more than 3,100 drug-overdose deaths last year.
6 years ago
New Jersey considers restricting the use of solitary confinement
Under the proposal, inmates could not be placed in solitary confinement for more than 15 consecutive days or more than 20 days in a 60-day period.
6 years ago
Murphy administration ‘mishandled’ staffer’s rape claim says N.J. Leg. committee
After months of hearings, New Jersey lawmakers say Phil Murphy’s team ‘mishandled’ Katie Brennan’s rape accusation against Al Alvarez.
6 years ago
Few surprises in N.J. primary election. Analysts say general will be more of the same
A Republican Assemblyman from Burlington County is the only incumbent to lose in Tuesday’s primary. Observers don’t expect many tight races in November.
6 years ago
Under new proposal, N.J. patients would be informed of in-state options before being transferred
New Jersey lawmakers may require its doctors to make sure patients know about in-state treatment options.
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