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Murphy, Signing $38.7B Budget, Slaps At Lawmakers With Sweeney Nearby
TRENTON — Gov. Phil Murphy signed a $38.7 billion state budget on Sunday, using his line-item veto power to cut $48.5 million in spending items and promising to freeze up to $235 million in other costs until he is convinced the state will have enough revenue to support the added expenses.
New Jersey Will Soon Run Its Own Obamacare Insurance Site. How Has The Health Care Law Treated N.J. So Far?
Obamacare may still face challenges at the federal level, but New Jersey just took a major step to bolster the Affordable Care Act at home.
Amendment To House Bill Could Help Fund Joint Base Overpass Project
Securing funding to build an overpass on Route 539 by the joint base has become a top priority for Reps. Andy Kim, Donald Norcross and other members of New Jersey’s congressional delegation, as well as state and county lawmakers. But Friday’s amendment to a House budget bill marked one of the most promising developments to date.
Troy Singleton Offers Possible Compromise On Tax Incentives
In a statement released last week, the Burlington County Democrat put forward a framework for a potential compromise that would allow the existing incentives programs to remain in place but with several reforms designed to make them more transparent and accountable.
Compromise Reached To Expand NJ's Medical Marijuana Law
Governor worked with legislative leaders to reach a deal that will eliminate tax, shift oversight and add delivery options
Ørsted’s Ocean Wind Project Wins BPU Nod
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities on Friday unanimously granted the state’s first award for offshore wind to Ørsted’s Ocean Wind project, giving the company the opportunity to build 1,100 megawatts of offshore wind in federal waters, according to the board.
Bill Requiring Reports On Drug Manufacturing, Dispensing Information Clears Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Troy Singleton, D-7th District, that would require pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors to report certain manufacturing and dispensing information, cleared the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee on Tuesday.
Lawmakers Want To Expand Angel Investor Tax Break
Lawmakers are hoping to boost the state’s Angel Investor Tax Credit program, a lesser known economic incentive which helps businesses recoup some of the costs of emerging in New Jersey technology startups.