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New Jersey industry groups optimistic about possible U.S. infrastructure deal
New Jersey is hopeful that the White House’s $2 trillion infrastructure spending spree will help fix its transportation problems.
7 years ago
New Jersey man sues Boy Scouts to force release of secret ‘perversion files’
The lawsuit filed Monday in state court does not seek monetary damages from the Boy Scouts of America.
7 years ago
Murphy signs package of bills aimed at easing New Jersey foreclosure crisis
With bipartisan accord, N.J. lawmakers have crafted laws to help homeowners caught in the foreclosure crisis. Gov. Phil Murphy signed the legislation into law on Monday.
7 years ago
N.J. AG Grewal applauds Trump administration move to abandon offshore drilling plans
The Trump administration has halted its plans for offshore drilling all along East Coast, but New Jersey is proceeding with two suits against U.S. over the issue.
7 years ago
New Jersey enacts two laws to help students repay loans
One of the new laws will make it easier for borrowers struggling to pay off loans. The other allows borrowers who have defaulted on those loans to start an installment plan.
7 years ago
Bridgegate co-conspirator Bridget Anne Kelly’s sentence cut to 13 months
Bridget Anne Kelly’s sentence is trimmed to 13 months for her role in Bridgegate political scandal. She lambastes former boss Chris Christie, saying she was a scapegoat.
7 years ago
N.J. forest fire officials urge caution as state enters peak wildfire season
New Jersey environmental officials are urging residents and visitors to be careful with fire. As peak fire season begins, they’ve already had 331 blazes this year.
7 years ago
Attorneys release names of Boy Scout leaders accused of sexual abuse in New Jersey
Attorneys released the names of Boy Scout leaders accused of molestation in N.J. and called on Gov. Murphy to sign a measure expanding the civil statute of limitations.
7 years ago
Medical marijuana users could get job protections under N.J. court ruling
The state's medical marijuana law doesn’t require employers to accommodate workers who use prescribed marijuana, but an appeals court finds a state law may protect them.
7 years ago
N.J. approves $300 million annual subsidy for nuclear industry that threatened shutdown
‘Financially viable’ nuclear reactors to get $900 million infusion from New Jersey over three years. State regulators agreed to the payments in the face of PSE&G’s threats of
7 years ago
Rutgers professors celebrate contract deal while adjuncts wait
The faculty union at Rutgers has avoided a strike, but adjunct professors are still waiting for a contract.
7 years ago
Beginning in August, terminally ill N.J. patients will have right to end their lives
Terminally ill patients in New Jersey will have to meet with two doctors and wait at least 15 days before they can get the lethal drugs.
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