New Jersey
Sequel sought on N.J. tax credit for filmmakers
New Jersey lawmakers are considering a package of bills to stimulate the economy and create jobs. One of the measures would restore ̵
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13 years ago
N.J. lawmaker apologizes for jabs at the jobless
The ranking Republican in the New Jersey Assembly has apologized for remarks he made about unemployment insurance benefits.Assembly minor
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13 years ago
Council on Affordable Housing on shaky ground in N.J.
The New Jersey Assembly has approved a bill that would eliminate the Council on Affordable Housing. But Republican lawmakers and housing
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13 years ago
N.J. approves cap on arbitration awards for police, firefighters
New Jersey lawmakers have approved the biggest part of Gov. Chris Christie’s so-called tool kit to help local governments control c
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13 years ago
N.J. Senate wants Christie to revise medical marijuana rules
The New Jersey Senate has voted to force Gov. Chris Christie’s administration to rewrite proposed regulations for the state’s med
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13 years ago
N.J. steps up weatherization efforts
New Jersey is stepping up efforts to help low income-residents weatherize their homes.A July audit showed the state spent only five perce
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13 years ago
N.J. doctors may have to offer cost prognosis
A measure to protect consumers from unexpected health-care costs is making its way through the New Jersey Legislature.
The legisla
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13 years ago
N.J. may end limitations on child sex abuse claims
New Jersey lawmakers are considering a measure that would repeal the statute of limitations on lawsuits by victims of child sex abuse.Sta
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13 years ago
N.J. strikes deal on reforming arbitration process
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and legislative leaders have reached an agreement on arbitration reform.
The arbitration process co
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13 years ago
Dems offer jobs plan in New Jersey
New Jersey lawmakers are considering a package of 30 bills proposed by Democrats to stimulate job growth.The centerpiece of the measures
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13 years ago
N.J. teachers union proposes tenure reforms
Just two days before the Senate Education Committee holds a hearing to examine teacher tenure, New Jersey’s largest teachers union
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13 years ago
Anti-Poverty Network: 2 million in N.J. barely getting by
The economy is causing real hardship for New Jersey residents living in poverty.The Rev. Bruce Davidson with the Anti-Poverty Network of
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13 years ago
N.J. may strengthen ‘pay-to-play’ law
Democratic lawmakers are introducing a bill to update New Jersey’s 6-year-old pay-to-play law.State Senator Loretta Weinberg,
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13 years ago
Most in New Jersey are stressed out over economy
A new poll finds most New Jersey residents are stressed out over the economy.Seven out of 10 Garden State residents questioned in a Monmo
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13 years ago
Deal on N.J. medical marijuana law paves way for summer start
New Jersey lawmakers and Gov. Chris Christie have worked out a deal on medical marijuana regulations.Christie said he was convinced by th
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13 years ago