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Sex abuse survivors await Murphy’s signature on N.J. statute of limitations bill
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is expected to sign a bill allowing child sex abuse victims to sue many years later. Current law bars suits more than two years after abuse.
7 years ago
Listen 4:18N.J. accountants: Impact of federal tax change mixed
Most New Jersey taxpayers are getting some good news and some bad news as they file for the first time under the new U.S. tax law.
7 years ago
After virtually eliminating cash bail, N.J. courts seek funds to cover extra expenses
The New Jersey court system is asking for funds to cover the expenses associated with the state’s new pretrial protocol that’s virtually eliminated cash bail.
7 years ago
N.J. officials finally release data on bail reform. Their conclusion? It’s working
N.J. officials release data showing bail reform cut jail populations without a spike in recidivism. But they note it didn’t reduce racial disparities.
7 years ago
N.J. fire that burned 11,000 acres in Pine Barrens ‘started by humans’
No injuries were reported in the weekend blaze in South Jersey, but massive clouds of smoke visible for miles put communities in the Pine Barrens and beyond on edge.
7 years ago
Former N.J. employee says her company lied to get multimillion-dollar tax break
Hearings are underway on N.J. awards of tax incentives to keep companies in the state. Gov. Phil Murphy says the deals are excessive and poorly monitored.
7 years ago
N.J. Gov. Murphy pledges to make higher education more accessible, affordable
Announcing his statewide plan for higher education Tuesday, which he said the state has lacked for years, Gov. Murphy emphasized the need among students for work experience.
7 years ago
After N.J. passes medical aid-in-dying bill, Murphy vows to sign it
The medical aid-in-dying bill was controversial, and it passed both the N.J. Assembly and Senate with the minimum number of votes.
7 years ago
N.J. legislators call off planned recreational marijuana vote over lack of support
State Sen. President Steve Sweeney, D-Gloucester, said the Senate specifically did not have enough votes to pass the legislation, but the Assembly also called off its vote.
7 years ago
N.J. authorities break up heroin operation possibly linked to 84 recent overdose deaths
N.J. authorities urged opioid users to ditch their drugs if they see certain packages after a major bust at a North Jersey facility producing heroin laced with fentanyl.
7 years ago
N.J. school funding dominates first public budget hearing in Trenton
As New Jersey lawmakers delve into particulars of the budget plan, proponents and opponents of changes in school funding argue their positions.
7 years ago
New Jersey becomes second state to ban cashless businesses
The law is an attempt to ensure that consumers without credit cards can participate in the economy.
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