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Climate Change Plans Face Pushback
The new clean energy targets, unveiled by Murphy this week, call for weaning the state off fossil fuel sources of energy over the next 1 ...
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Poll: New Jersey Voters Divided Over Liquor License Changes
The Fairleigh Dickinson University survey found 50% of New Jersey residents support the governor's proposal, compared to 38% opposed, wi ...
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Report: New Jersey Agency Stopped Investigating Child Sex Crimes
The report stems from a year-long investigation by the New Jersey Comptroller's Office.
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New Jersey Claws Back $1.3M Lost Wages From Employers
"We will not tolerate companies and contractors that cut corners to make an extra buck," Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said.
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New Jersey Faces Chronic Shortage Of Judges
"Currently there are 69 trial court judge vacancies statewide — more than one out of every six positions statewide —" top judge Rabner said.
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IRS Rules Refunds From 20 States Won't Be Taxed When Filing 2022 Return
Taxpayers who received state refunds from Colorado and 20 other states not required to report those payments on 2022 federal IRS return.
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Murphy Vetoes Nonprofit Loan Program Proposal
Murphy supports providing additional funds to nonprofits to build new facilities, but said the proposal is "unworkable in its current form."
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New Jersey Cracks Down On Cashless Merchants, Hidden Fees
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said his office cited several business owners this month.
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Lawmakers Approve Expansion Of Food Assistance
Minimum monthly benefit under state's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program would increase from $50 to $95 for qualifying households.
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Gov. Murphy Signs Temp Worker ‘Bill Of Rights'
The "bill of rights" is aimed at preventing "wage theft" and other abuses by unscrupulous employers.
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Murphy Has Only Issued One Executive Order This Year
Governors use executive orders to manage executive branch operations.
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Pennsylvania Picked For Federal Lead Pipe Replacement Program
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) provides funding for the program.
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New Jersey Loses Another Round In Gun Control Fight
Federal judge expanded number of places where the state can't restrict lawful gun owners from carrying firearms as case plays out in court.
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Report: New Jersey's Corporate Tax Rate Highest In The Nation
Nationwide, the collective percentage of corporate taxes in fiscal year 2021 represents a "substantial increase" over previous fiscal years.
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Danish Firm Takes Over New Jersey Offshore Wind Project
Ørsted said it acquired the remaining 25% equity stake in Ocean Wind 1 from the Public Service Enterprise Group, giving it 100% ownership.
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Murphy Throws Support Behind Higher Education Reforms
The Democratic-led proposals, if approved by the Legislature, would set new fiscal reporting and disclosure requirements for higher educ ...
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New Jersey Republicans Heat Up Debate Over Gas Stove Bans
A Senate GOP lawmakers' proposal would prohibit New Jersey from banning the sale, installation or operation of gas stoves, other appliances.
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Feds Approve New Jersey's Plan To Spend Hurricane Ida Aid
Hurricane Ida carved a path of destruction across the state nearly two years ago.
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Eighteen State AGs Voice Support For New York Gun-Industry Liability Law
A coalition led by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul asserts the law's legitimacy to protect public health, safety, and welfare.
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Gov. Murphy Pitches Plan To Overhaul Liquor Licensing Laws
The plan calls for the state to "gradually relax" a cap on liquor licenses that limits local governments to one license per 3,000 residents.