New Jersey
N.J. tells towns not to dump snow in waterways
As many New Jersey officials wonder just what to do with the piles of snow along streets and parking lots, the state has advised them tha ...
14 years ago
This January may measure up as New Jersey’s snowiest
It’s not one for the record books quite yet, but New Jersey us having an exceptional year for snowfall. State climatologist ...
14 years ago
First layoffs, now a tax hike in Camden
Massive layoffs, now a 23 percent property tax hike? Following job cuts to police, fire, and other city workers last week, yesterda ...
14 years ago
All the snow this winter is causing a major inconvenience for a lot of people, but for others it’s a welcome sight. Gettin ...
14 years ago
Budget official steps down in New Jersey
Just weeks before Gov. Chris Christie unveils his new state budget proposal, the ranking Republican on the New Jersey Assembly Budget Com ...
14 years ago
Lawmaker wants N.J. to revive capital punishment
A New Jersey lawmaker has introduced legislation to bring back the death penalty in the Garden State. Following the fatal shooting ...
14 years ago
Gov. Christie calls Camden Mayor “strong, bold”
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is weighing in on recent massive layoffs in the city of Camden. Camden Mayor Dana Reddsaid she h ...
14 years ago
Lawmakers may pressure N.J. towns to share services
The leader of the state Senate wants to give local governments in New Jersey more incentive to share services. Senate President St ...
14 years ago
Young people returning to nurture Camden
The outlook is not bright for Camden, N.J., these days. It’s been a week since the city laid off about 400 workers — nearly ...
14 years ago
N.J. considers expanding layoff-notification law
An N.J. Assembly committee has advanced a measure that would close loopholes in the law requiring companies to give workers 60 days adva ...
14 years ago
N.J. governor says abortion is issue ‘whose time has come’
N.J. Gov. Chris Christie spoke at a anti-abortion rally Monday on the steps of the State House to mark the 38th anniversary of the Supre ...
14 years ago
Helmet law for young skiers advances in N.J.
Sponsors of a bill that would require kids in New Jersey to wear helmets while skiing say the measure is the closest it has ever been to ...
14 years ago
N.J. panel reviews consequences for teen ‘sexting’
Teenagers in New Jersey who send sexually explicit photos online could avoid criminal prosecution under terms of a bill advancing in the ...
14 years ago
N.J. may allow syringe purchases without prescription
New Jersey lawmakers are considering a measure that would make it easier to buy syringes. The legislation would allow anyone over 18 to p ...
14 years ago
Executive pay at N.J. authorities could be capped soon
A measure to limit the pay and benefits at New Jersey’s authorities, boards, and commissions is making its way through the state Le ...
14 years ago