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Job forecast favorable for this year’s college grads
A low unemployment rate means fewer people are applying for available openings.
6 years ago
Murphy plan to tap into N.J. affordable housing fund breaks campaign promise
Governor's budget plan proposes taking $59 million from the fund for housing-related programs.
6 years ago
New Jersey considers doubling family leave from 6 to 12 weeks
Business groups are concerned that expanding the program will increase their costs for overtime or hiring fill-in workers while employees are on family leave.
6 years ago
New Jersey may ban smoking on all public beaches
If the measure becomes law, violators would be fined $250 for the first offense and up to $1,000 for repeat violations.
6 years ago
New Jersey opens state college financial aid to unauthorized immigrants
The legislation will help hundreds of immigrants who grew up in the state and attended high school in New Jersey for at least three years.
6 years ago
New Jersey begins shaming neighboring states’ gun laws
The first of the quarterly reports on gun crime statistics that New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy ordered to be made available to the public has been released.
6 years ago
Top New Jersey Republican says showdown likely over governor’s spending plan
Gov. Phil Murphy’s plan to boost spending by 8 percent and hike taxes by $1.6 billion threatens New Jersey's economic vitality, says Assembly Minority Leader Jon Bramnick.
6 years ago
Murphy names top adviser on N.J. gun-control policies
Bill Castner will coordinate already launched initiatives and will evaluate potential legal challenges against unscrupulous gun manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.
6 years ago
New Jersey considering tougher consumer privacy requirements
One bill calls for requiring a company that had a data breach to pay the costs for customers to get a credit report every month for six months.
6 years ago
Opponents of nuclear industry subsidy urge Gov. Murphy to veto bill
Without the subsidies, PSE&G said it might have to close its three nuclear plants in South Jersey.
6 years ago
Risk of wildfires is high in New Jersey
Wildfire danger usually remains high until around Memorial Day.
6 years ago
New Jersey takes aim at employers misclassifying workers to cut costs
N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy has signed an executive order to find a way to stop employers from misclassifying workers in an effort to subvert the law and cut costs.
6 years ago