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New Jersey Receives Ratings Upgrade Over ‘Solid' Recovery
Moody’s Investors Service upgraded New Jersey’s issuer rating and its rating on the state’s general obligation bonds to ‘A1’ from ‘A2'.
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Murphy Signs Bill Doubling Campaign Contributions
Individual candidate contributions would increase from $2,600 to $5,200 each election cycle and double to $14,400 for political committees.
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Murphy Drops COVID-19 Testing Mandate For Healthcare Workers
Murphy signed an executive order Monday rescinding the policy, originally issued more than three years ago.
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New Jersey Supreme Court Issues Opinion
The New Jersey Supreme Court issued one opinion between March 27-April 2. As of April 2, the court has issued 16 opinions in 2023.
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New Jersey's Statewide Filing Deadline Passed
The filing deadline for the primary elections was March 27.
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New Jersey Election Watchdogs Resign In Protest
Resignation is due to a controversial overhaul of election laws giving Gov. Murphy unilateral control over appointing, firing board members.
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New Jersey Colleges Get $18.1 In Federal Funds For Programs
New Jersey's public colleges and universities are getting federal grant money to expand cyber security, STEM research, and other programs.
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New Jersey Doling Tax Relief To 800K Residents
The rebates are being provided under a new program aimed at blunting the impact of skyrocketing local property taxes.
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New Jersey AG Takes Over Troubled Police Department
Patterson Police Department is now under control of AG Matthew Platkin's office amid allegations of police brutality and other problems.
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Murphy Issues Four Executive Orders
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy issued four executive orders between March 13-19.
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New Jersey Sues Over Chemical Contamination
The lawsuit alleges several chemical companies manufactured, sold and promoted products containing 1,4-dioxane for decades, despite harms.
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Murphy Signs Bills To Help Small Businesses
Gov. Phil Murphy signed package of bills aimed at helping small businesses navigate the state's bureaucracy and resolve minor violations.
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New Jersey Supreme Court Issues Three Opinions
The New Jersey Supreme Court issued three opinions between March 13-19. As of March 19, the court issued 15 opinions in 2023.
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State Attorneys General Push For Action From Kia, Hyundai On Stolen Cars
Wisconsin’s attorney general wants Kia and Hyundai to do something about their cars that keep getting stolen.
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Murphy, Lawmakers Agree On Spending To Avert School Cuts
New Jersey's schools will be spared deep budget cuts next year under a new deal reached between Gov. Phil Murphy and Democratic lawmakers.
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Murphy Sued Over ‘Conspiracy' To Oust Election Watchdog
New Jersey’s election watchdog filed a lawsuit against Gov. Phil Murphy, alleging he and top aides are trying to force him out of the post.
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Lawmakers Form Caucus Opposing Anti-Congestion Tax
A bipartisan group of lawmakers from N.Y. and N.J. are teaming up to fight New York City's plan to charge commuters a new congestion toll.
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Lawmakers Seek To Expand State Help For Veterans
New Jersey lawmakers want more support for the state’s veterans with a package of proposals working its way through the state Legislature.
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New Jersey Reports $412M Gaming Revenue In February
New Jersey's casinos, horse tracks and sportsbooks reported double digit growth in profits last month.
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Report: Lobbyists Spent $95M In New Jersey In 2022
While the lobbying expenditures dropped slightly in 2022, it was still the fourth-largest lobbying total on record for New Jersey.