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Revenue forecasts hold steady as budget chair floats sales tax hike
Treasurer Liz Muoio told lawmakers Tuesday that new, stable revenue forecasts are more than welcome after years of a “revenue roller coaster.” The post Revenue forecasts hold steady as budget chair floats sales tax hike appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
New federal rule will overhaul transmission planning as electric grid strains
The rule is intended to prod utilities and grid operators into more forward-looking planning of large electric transmission lines. The post New federal rule will overhaul transmission planning as electric grid strains appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Jury selection starts in Sen. Bob Menendez’s corruption trial
A federal judge is expected to excuse a third of 150 potential jurors in Sen. Bob Menendez's corruption trial. The post Jury selection starts in Sen. Bob Menendez’s corruption trial appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Star witness in Trump trial tells of plot to conceal porn star hush money payments
Trump is charged with 34 felony counts for each alleged falsified business record related to his repayment to an attorney of his. The post Star witness in Trump trial tells of plot to conceal porn star hush money payments appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Lawmakers send bill overhauling public records law to Gov. Murphy’s desk
Critics have said the bill would gut the state's public records law and make it harder to expose public corruption. The post Lawmakers send bill overhauling public records law to Gov. Murphy’s desk appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Sen. Bob Menendez’s corruption trial begins Monday in Manhattan
Sen. Bob Menendez allegedly accepted gold bars, cash, a car, and more for helping three businessmen. The trial is expected to last six weeks. The post Sen. Bob Menendez’s corruption trial begins Monday in Manhattan appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Lawmakers prepare final votes for bill overhauling public records law
Local officials have backed some of the proposed changes for years, saying the law has been hijacked by commercial operators. The post Lawmakers prepare final votes for bill overhauling public records law appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Trump brings 2024 campaign to the Jersey Shore
New Jersey has not voted for a Republican candidate for president since 1988 and Trump lost the state by double digits both times he ran for president. The post Trump brings 2024 campaign to the Jersey Shore appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Assembly panel moves public records bill in near-unanimous vote despite ‘grave concern’
Critics have assailed the bill as an assault on transparency. Officials say a change is needed to cut costs for local government. The post Assembly panel moves public records bill in near-unanimous vote despite ‘grave concern’ appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Gov. Murphy’s choice on public records bill: Mimic Michigan Dems, or the Louisiana GOP
Gov. Murphy will soon be faced with a big choice: let the Legislature gut out public records law, or to side with the public’s right to access. The post Gov. Murphy’s choice on public records bill: Mimic Michigan Dems, or the Louisiana GOP appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Survivors of domestic and sexual violence can break their lease early in some states
The pandemic lockdown prompted state lawmakers to help victims of assault who are struggling to move away from their alleged abusers. The post Survivors of domestic and sexual violence can break their lease early in some states appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Asylum seekers with criminal records would be more quickly removed under Biden proposal
The plan only applies to individuals who have a serious criminal history or who are linked to terrorist activity, an official said. The post Asylum seekers with criminal records would be more quickly removed under Biden proposal appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Despite outcry, Senate lawmakers advance bill overhauling New Jersey’s public records law
Critics say the bill would make our public records law all but useless by ending a key enforcement mechanism. The post Despite outcry, Senate lawmakers advance bill overhauling New Jersey’s public records law appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Lawmakers eye fines for businesses that coerce workers over immigration status
No worker should be afraid of reporting their employer for violating labor laws out of fear of being prosecuted for their immigration status, bill sponsor Sen. Teresa Ruiz said. The post Lawmakers eye fines for businesses that coerce workers over immigration status appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Still much unknown on how marijuana policies would change in states under Biden plan
The Biden administration wants to move marijuana from the government’s list of the most dangerous and least useful substances to a less serious category. The post Still much unknown on how marijuana policies would change in states under Biden plan appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene fails in attempt to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson
Greene rejected Johnson bringing broadly bipartisan bills to the House floor during his six months as speaker. The post U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene fails in attempt to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
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