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N.J. close to codifying same-sex marriage
Gov. Phil Murphy is expected to sign the legislation, which enshrines same-sex marriage into New Jersey law.
3 years ago
If the entire legislature passes the legislation, the measure would enable school districts to hire employees from neighboring states, like Pennsylvania, New York and Delaware
3 years ago
N.J. Assembly committee clears 9 new gun control bills
Committee members on both sides of the aisle had concerns with some of the legislation, including questions about whether these bills would be enforceable.
3 years ago
N.J. Assembly to meet in person again after standoff over COVID vaccine mandate
After a week of virtual hearings, the N.J. Assembly will once again meet in person. It comes after a judge denied a GOP request to block the State House COVID-19 policy.
3 years ago
Workers urge lawmakers to ban smoking at N.J. casinos
Casinos and cigar lounges are exempted from a statewide smoking ban in indoor public facilities and workplaces. Workers say that should no longer be the case.
3 years ago
N.J. coronavirus update: State may have a ‘handful’ of cases of the omicron variant
Health Commissioner Dr. Judy Persichelli confirmed that the state lab had conducted sequencing on three suspected cases and the results are pending.
3 years ago
What N.J. ‘s newly signed child care tax credit law means for families
New Jersey families making up to $150,000 will be eligible for child care tax credits when they file their 2021 taxes next year.
3 years ago
N.J. students, activists demand action on legislation to confront ‘overpolicing’ in schools
Students and community organizers say there needs to be more transparency about the number of mental health professionals and police officers in schools.
3 years ago
The N.J. state Senate passed a bill to establish Asian American and Pacific Islander curriculum in schools. Some advocates worry it may linger in the Assembly.
3 years ago
N.J. Gov. Murphy urges lawmakers to pass stricter gun control reform by Jan. 10
Though New Jersey has some of the strongest gun laws in the nation, Murphy said the state has more work to do in response to rising gun violence in cities.
3 years ago
N.J.’s abortion bill would do more than codify Roe v. Wade
Gov. Phil Murphy recently expressed hope that he’d sign the bill before the end of the year.
3 years ago
N.J. state senator’s bill would make daylight saving time year-round
State Sen. Shirley Turner called the practice of changing clocks “archaic,” citing negative impacts on the local economy, and people’s physical and mental health.
3 years ago