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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.
Editorial: Poking A Bear In Mount Laurel
The Republicans in Mount Laurel have found out the hard way that sometimes when you poke a bear, the bear bites back.
Bill To Require Development Of Outbreak Response Plan Clears Committee
Legislation sponsored by Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee Chair Sen. Joseph Vitale, D-19th District, which would require long term care facilities to develop an outbreak response plan, cleared that committee on Monday.