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For the first time, the public weighs in on drafts of N.J. legislative district maps
On Wednesday, the public got to weigh in on two proposed maps — dubbed “Turnpike” and “Parkway” — before a state commission votes to adopt one for the next 10 years.
3 years ago
N.J. parents have mixed feelings as state plans to lift school mask mandate
Some parents cautiously welcomed the news, while others were concerned that kids will be put at risk. Another group will press on in a legal fight.
3 years ago
N.J. lawmakers (again) push bills to study reparations, school desegregation
While the Legislature has recently moved on some measures, like efforts to integrate public schools, others have stalled for years.
3 years ago
Murphy taps his chief counsel, Matt Platkin, to serve as N.J.’s next attorney general
Platkin will begin serving as acting attorney general on Feb. 14. The Senate must confirm his nomination before he can officially serve in the role.
3 years ago
Two proposals to relieve property tax burden moving through N.J. Legislature
Some New Jersey lawmakers are putting forward two proposals to address the state’s high property taxes. Here’s what those bills would do.
3 years ago
As Jersey Shore digs out from the blizzard, taking stock of ‘the power of the ocean’
Warming oceans are leading to more low-pressure systems like Saturday’s nor’easter, which brought over a foot of snow and blizzard conditions to the Jersey Shore.
3 years ago
Report: N.J. COVID relief fund for excluded workers didn’t go far enough
While a report from New Jersey Policy Perspective said the state did not set aside enough aid, the state argues the program did not see as much demand as expected.
3 years ago
New N.J. law aims to help people with disabilities find and keep state jobs
The new program is focused on expanding employment opportunities at New Jersey’s state agencies.
3 years ago
N.J. rolls out new COVID relief program for homeowners facing foreclosure
Eligible homeowners can apply for up to $35,000, which can go towards late mortgage payments, taxes and homeowner’s insurance, and other housing-related costs.
3 years ago
New law requires N.J. schools to teach Asian American and Pacific Islander studies this fall
Advocates who pushed for the curriculum are celebrating — and gearing up for the work necessary before school districts can begin teaching AAPI history in September.
3 years ago
N.J. leaders agree affordability is a top priority, but limited consensus on how to get there
While there’s some consensus among Democrats and Republicans on what can be done to lower taxes in N.J., leaders have yet to offer a clear plan to do so.
3 years ago
This Camden woman began losing her sight. Quilting gave her a new vision
In her first solo exhibit at a community art gallery in Camden, Renata Merrill shares the quilts that helped bring her "back to health."
3 years ago