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New Jersey To Get $508M From Opioid Settlements
New Jersey's cities and towns on board with several multi-billion settlements against drug companies over alleged role in the opioid crisis.
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New Jersey Republicans Seeks To Offset $1B Payroll Tax Hike
Businesses will likely be saddled with more than $1B in new payroll costs to help the state replenish a fund that pays out jobless benefits.
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Coalition Fights Changes To New Jersey's Liquor Laws
Industry group coalition formed to push back against N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy’s proposal to update state Prohibition-era liquor licensing laws.
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Murphy Signs Bill Allowing Striking Workers To Collect Unemployment Sooner
The state Assembly approved the Democratic-led measure in March on a largely party-line vote, with Republicans opposing the proposal.
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Attorneys General Urge Federal Recall Of Theft-Prone Hyundai, Kias
Letter to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration requests a recall of Hyundai and Kia vehicles manufactured between 2011 and 2022.
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National Governor's Association Campaign Focuses On Child Mental Health Crisis
Murphy and Whitmer teamed up this week to highlight the issue of youth mental health as part of a National Governors Association initiative.
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Lawmakers To Revisit Handgun Permits
Delaware lawmakers have resurrected a proposal requiring handgun owners to get permits, drawing criticism and the threat of a lawsuit.
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Audit: New Jersey Sitting On $5 Billion In Pandemic Aid
Per report, while N.J. received $6.24 billion in federal American Rescue Plan aid in 2021, as of March 31, only $1.1 billion had been spent.
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Supreme Court Rules Against NY In Fight To Keep Anti-Racketeering Commission
New Jersey can withdraw from anti-racketeering commission it created with N.Y. 70 years ago to rout out organized crime and corruption.
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New Jersey Supreme Court Issues Opinion
New Jersey Supreme Court issued one opinion from April 3-9. As of April 9, the court issued 17 opinions in 2023 — one fewer than a year ago.
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Murphy Issues Executive Orders
As of April 9, Gov. Phil Murphy has issued 13 executive orders in 2023 — four fewer than he did at this point a year ago.
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Rutgers Faculty Suspend Strike After Reaching Tentative Deal
Striking faculty at New Jersey's Rutgers University returned to classrooms Monday after reaching a tentative agreement on a new contract.
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Murphy To Drop College Requirement For State Workers
Gov. Phil Murphy is moving to drop college degree requirements for some state workers as part of effort to ease chronic workforce shortages.
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Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection Survey: New Jersey Roundup
New Jersey is holding elections, including for legislative offices, June 6.
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Rutgers University Faculty On Strike
More than 9,000 educators at New Jersey’s taxpayer-funded Rutgers University are on strike this week over pay and workplace issues.
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Delaware Water Gap National Park Petition Reignites Controversy
The petition calls for 9,760 acres – 14% of the area – to become a national park, the majority of which surrounds the river.
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Republicans Seek Moratorium On Wind Turbine Mapping
Republicans urge state and federal government to stop sonar testing and wind turbine mapping in response to surge in marine wildlife deaths.
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Murphy Signs Bill Blocking Water And Sewer Shutoffs
New Jersey utilities won't be allowed to shut off water and sewer service for low-income customers unless they offer state financial relief.
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Election Legislation Roundup: New Jersey General Assembly
During the week of March 27-April 2, Ballotpedia tracked 179 House election-related bills nationally.
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Election Legislation Roundup: New Jersey State Senate
As of April 2, Ballotpedia has tracked 50 election-related bills in the New Jersey State Senate since the beginning of the year.