Flood-Prone Land Would Be Tax-Exempt Under New Bill

Towns wouldn't have to pay county, school and fire district property taxes, under proposal

Jughandle Ban Bill Passes Senate Committee

Measure would prohibit any additional jughandles on roads or highways statewide.

South Brunswick Budget, Revaluation Talks Begin

Township Council to hold formal discussions on 2013 municipal budget and implications of tax revaluation Tuesday evening.

Analysis: Christie’s Fiscal Cliff -- $3 Billion and Counting

Even robust FY14 tax growth won’t be enough to cover pensions, revenue shortfalls, overreliance on one-shots, and other fiscal needs.

Annual Electricity Auction Helps Determine Rates Charged by NJ Utilities

Low prices for natural gas used to fuel power plants may help keep down rates.

Christie Blocks Foreclosed Homes as Affordable Housing

Proponents ponder next move in bid to solve housing shortage, foreclosure crisis.

Battle Over Governor’s Powers Underscores Importance of Upcoming Supreme Court Fight

Court hearing on Christie’s right to unilaterally abolish Council on Affordable Housing has constitutional and budgetary implications.

Legislature Takes Second Look at Regulating Emergency Medical Services

Opponents argue that bill would put excessive financial burden on volunteer EMT squads.

Final Cleanup of Sandy Aftermath in South Brunswick

Township completing removal of trees that fell in non-troublesome areas during last year's storm.

Township Passes Contractor Responsibility Ordinance

South Brunswick stipulates prospective contractors and subcontractors should be required to meet minimum standards for responsibility.

Feds to NJ: No Sports Betting Allowed

The federal government wants to block New Jersey's move to allow sports betting.

Deadline Nears to Apply for Disaster Unemployment

Those who have lost their jobs due to Hurricane Sandy have until Feb. 4 to apply for assistance.

NJ Turnpike Authority to Open New Exit 8 Toll Plaza

All traffic will head through the new toll plaza beginning Saturday, Jan. 25.

Ruling Could Cost Thousands of New Jerseyans Their Homes

Allowing Wells Fargo to collect full back interest on foreclosed mortgages will drive up debt for overburdened homeowners

Legislators Propose Tax Credits Up to $675 for At-Home Caregivers

But GOP lawmakers question how to pay for program to help families with cost of aiding elderly.

Township Officials Hopeful to Avoid Municipal Tax Increase

Increase in new construction fees could help offset ratable decrease.

The Politics of Gun Control: Christie Aims for the Center

Democrats, gun control advocates criticize Christie’s inaction compared to Obama, Cuomo.

Christie Announces New Task Force Aimed at Preventing Violent Crime

NJ SAFE will analyze data from numerous sources to provide recommendations on issues like gun control.

South Brunswick Tax Appeals May Force Property Revaluation

Township officials say South Brunswick may be forced to consider property revaluation in the future due to the continued increase of tax appeals from residents and businesses.

Democrats Seek to Block Administration's Attempt to Revise School Funding Formula

Under governor's proposal, poorest districts could get less in next year’s state budget.

NJ Mayors Group: Enough Is Enough on Illegal Guns

Mayors Against Illegal Guns gathered for a press conference Monday morning to tell legislators, enough is enough

South Brunswick Tax Bill Above State Average

New Jersey homeowners experience smallest tax increase in more than two decades.

When Can I File My 2012 Tax Return?

The IRS has announced a delayed start to the 2012 tax filing season

Biden's Gun Policy Recommendations Coming Tuesday

The Vice President has been meeting with parties on both sides of the gun control debate, as well as mental health advocates, as he crafts proposals in response to the Dec. 14 Newtown school shooting. And the NRA responds.

Township Aims to Curtail Irresponsible Contractors

South Brunswick to revise guidelines for contractors bidding on municipal projects.

FBI Probe Snares Another Firm for Rigging Tax-Lien Auctions

Thousands of NJ property owners were cheated as conspirators bought debt at 18 percent interest

Who Pays to Upgrade the Grid?

Bill could leave ratepayers on the hook for billions, consumer advocates argue.

South Brunswick to Explore Gun Amnesty Program

Program would allow residents to turn in unlicensed and illegal weapons under a grant of amnesty.

Township Removes 20k Yards of Brush Caused by Sandy

Leaf collection resuming after extensive cleanup of storm debris left by Hurricane Sandy.

State of the State Debate Previews Upcoming Governor’s Race

Christie stresses bipartisanship and Sandy recovery, but Democrats focus on flagging economy.

Stamp Prices to Rise to 46 Cents This Month

U.S. Postal Service rates are set to increase by one cent on Jan. 27.

DEP Debuts Hunting, Fishing Mobile App

The DEP will receive a portion of advertising revenues generated by the application, which is being provided to the Department at no cost.

Assemblyman: No Public Release Of Handgun Owners' Names

State Assemblyman David Rible wants to bar publication of handgun owners' information following New York paper's move to publish 30,000 names and addresses

Fate of New Jersey Economy in 2013 Hinges on Congress

Will Sandy reconstruction offset impact of federal tax hikes on NJ economy?

Input Your Address To Find FEMA Base Flood Elevation

FEMA releases search engine allowing residents to learn more about base flood elevation

Power Play: NJ, Electricity Suppliers Clash Over Construction of New Plants

State says proposed rules would block building of much-needed generating facilities.

Budget Cuts Loom as Shortfall Tops $700 Million

OLS: Sandy reconstruction, income tax surge will help, but not enough.

View from the Top: Cerf and Ruiz Talk Education 2013

Following up on the past year's initiatives is just the beginning of what the commissioner and the senator plan to accomplish in the year ahead.

Middlesex Tea Party 'Not Backing Down'

The local Tea Party meeting to refocus and redouble their efforts.

As Part of Fiscal-Cliff Deal, Congress Avoids Cut in Medicare Payments to Doctors

Instead of 26.5-percent reduction for physicians, hospitals will see federal payments lowered.