New Jersey
New law allows wind turbines on Jersey Shore piers
Giant wind farms are planned miles off the Jersey Shore. But a new law signed by Gov. Chris Christie will allow wind turbines on piers & ...
15 years ago
Public employee residency requirement stalls in N.J.
Gov. Chris Christie has conditionally vetoed legislation that would require newly hired public employees in New Jersey to live in the sta ...
15 years ago
N.J. may reduce fine for drivers who forget licenses
New Jersey motorists may soon get a break. State lawmakers are considering a measure to reduce some fines. Legislation sponsored b ...
15 years ago
N.J. considers ban on flushing away medications
New Jersey lawmakers are considering legislation that would prohibit health-care facilities from dumping drugs into sewer systems. ...
15 years ago
N.J. moves to pave the way for electric cars
New Jersey lawmakers are considering legislation to promote the use of electric cars. The Assembly Appropriations Committee Thurs ...
15 years ago
Lawmakers review N.J. budget projections
Democrats in the New Jersey Assembly said Thursday revenue reports from the Christie administration may be giving the wrong impression ab ...
15 years ago
Union threatens suit over N.J. aid for casino
Investors in the Revel Casino project in Atlantic City are, well, reveling in New Jersey’s pledge of more than $260 million f ...
15 years ago
Camden Mayor struggling to enact 23% tax increase
To help deal with a $26.5 million budget gap, the Mayor of Camden, New Jersey wants to raise property taxes by 23 percent. N ...
15 years ago
N.J. invests $261M in stalled casino project
Atlantic City will be getting its first new casino since 2003. After signing legislation to create an Atlantic City Tourism Distr ...
15 years ago
N.J. may restrict pesticide use in children’s play areas
New Jersey lawmakers are considering a measure to restrict pesticide use in areas where children play. The Safe Playing Fields Act ...
15 years ago
New N.J. license plate honors fallen service members
New Jersey has authorized a new specialty license plate to honor the families of military members who have died while on active duty. ...
15 years ago
New Jersey county association trims pay, perks
In response to criticism about the pay and perks given to its former executive director, the New Jersey Association of Counties is making ...
15 years ago
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 ...
15 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 ...
15 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 ...
15 years ago