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N.J. residents consider quality of life at an all-time low
As more New Jersey residents report a decline in their quality of life, a Monmouth University polling official says politicians should take heed.
7 years ago
Hate groups in N.J. and nationally on the rise
‘Intellectual white supremacists’ are trying to go after young, college-educated white men, one security analyst says of the rising profile of hate groups in New Jersey.
7 years ago
N.J. doubles paid family leave available to workers
An expanded family leave program in New Jersey also allows workers to take time off to care for not only sick family members but also loved ones who are not blood relatives.
7 years ago
Philly GOP retains mayoral endorsement for Daphne Goggins after all
The Philly GOP said it would reconsider Goggins' endorsement over concerns she collected federal disability benefits. Then the party voted to stay the course Monday night.
7 years ago
N.J. will spend up to $100 million to keep state’s horse racing industry on track
In each of the next four years, state officials will be able to award as much as $20 million to race track operators — but they could give less.
7 years ago
N.J. lawmakers announce plan to extend statute of limitations in sex abuse cases
Lawmakers say victims need more time to bring their cases. The measure has gotten renewed attention in the wake of the Catholic Church’s clergy sex abuse scandal.
7 years ago
N.J. Roman Catholic dioceses release names of clergy ‘credibly accused’ of sex abuse
Catholic leaders in New Jersey release a list of nearly 200 priests and deacons that they say were credibly accused of child sexual abuse.
7 years ago
Just a year into tenure, New Jersey Gov. Murphy’s popularity plummets
One reason for Gov. Phil Murphy’s dip in popularity may be that voters believe he has national political aspirations that distract him from governing the Garden State.
7 years ago
N.J. comptroller says corporate tax incentive program may not be broken after all
Gov. Phil Murphy has been slamming the state’s tax break program after an audit showed that companies were receiving incentives — possibly without meeting the benchmarks.
7 years ago
N.J. lawmakers press for rule changes on civil asset forfeiture
Lawmakers on the Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee approved a package of bills Thursday. Criminal justice advocates praised the bills, many said they could go further.
7 years ago
N.J. lawmakers consider allowing terminally ill patients to end their lives with medication
If the measure is signed into law, New Jersey would join seven states and the District of Columbia in allowing people with fatal medical conditions to decide to die.
7 years ago
Report lets Murphy officials off the hook, fails to uncover who hired Alvarez
A report says Phil Murphy's transition team could have looked into sexual assault allegations more before hiring a top state official, according to a legal investigation.
7 years ago