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Sweeping Changes To NJ's Rules On Affordable Housing Proposed
Housing advocates cheer controversial bill as builders decry proposed new requirements for high-density developments and question constitutionality
Legislators Move To Fine-Tune Law For Cleanup Of Contaminated Sites
Business interests mostly in favor of proposed changes, while some environmentalists have concerns
Report: Murphy Seeking 5 Changes To Medical Marijuana Bill
The governor’s office is seeking five major changes to a legislative proposal to expand the state’s medical marijuana program, according to report from NJ Advance Media, as well as a person close to the discussions who requested anonymity.
Ending Secret 'Dark Money' Political Donations In New Jersey
As millions of dollars in anonymous donations flood statehouses, New Jersey joins other states that have sought to curb the influence of so-called dark-money groups.
Gov. Phil Murphy, Lawmakers Reach Deal On Dark Money Disclosure
Murphy had conditionally vetoed the measure last month and the deal reached Monday spares him from becoming the first governor in more than 20 years to have their veto overruled.
Draft Energy Master Plan Maps NJ's Journey To Clean And Green 2050
Unsurprisingly, Murphy administration’s EMP reverses many of the policies of its predecessor, but some environmentalists are calling for even more
Raft Of Bills Advance To Ease Way For State Health Insurance Exchange
Democratic-led effort to replace federal exchange; insurance and business interests, although generally supportive, have questions
New Jersey Avoids Veto Override On PAC Transparency Bill
Gov. Phil Murphy will sign legislation requiring sources of contributions but asks for companion measure
Bill Introduced To Increase Diversity In Science And Technology Education
Students from underserved communities who are underrepresented in STEM fields would be provided with greater educational opportunities to prepare themselves for New Jersey’s innovation economy through a new program created by legislation authored by state Sens. Paul Sarlo, D-36th District, and Troy Singleton, D-45th District.
River Line Back Running On Weekend Schedule As Lawmakers Seek Answers
No exact timetable has been released for when full service will be restored, but transit officials said they hope to complete the inspections on all 19 of the system’s trains before the end of the weekend.