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Murphy Defends Taking $33M From Needy Firefighter Fund. Lawmakers Are Outraged.
Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday defended his plan to siphon $33 million from a relief fund for New Jersey firefighters in need as the move drew outrage from first responders and state lawmakers.
Murphy Drops $33M Budget Diversion After Getting Flamed By Firefighters
Governor finds plan to siphon cash from dedicated fund that assists needy first responders and their families too hot to handle
Murphy Signs Bill To Improve Safety In Sign Fabrication, Manufacturing Facilities
Gov. Phil Murphy signed Senate Bill 3072 into law Tuesday to improve safety precautions in sign fabrication and manufacturing facilities.
Gov. Murphy Nixes Plan To Divert #33M From Firefighters Relief Fund
Facing a backlash from firefighters and state lawmakers, the Democratic governor announced Tuesday plans to amend his budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year to eliminate the proposed $33 million diversion from the New Jersey Firemen’s Association to the state’s general fund.
State Librarian Says Regulations Almost Ready For 2017 Library Bond Act
Voters overwhelmingly approved borrowing the $125 million in November 2017, but since then libraries have been forced to wait for over a year for the state to release criteria and regulations spelling out how to apply for the funding.
NJ's Troubled Public-Worker Pension System Is Actually Getting Healthier. Here's What The Latest Numbers Show.
New Jersey’s gaping public-worker pension hole continued to improve slightly last year, even as the state contributed billions of dollars less than recommended by pension actuaries.
Don't Rethink School Funding Cuts. Help Districts Cope
Editorial
We feel the pain of those school districts that are losing state aid next year and face the grim prospect of laying off teachers and other staff. Their recent protests underscore the need to find ways to help them adapt, to limit the damage.
Congressman Andy Kim Pays Tribute To Republican Senator
Held at the Hotel ML on Route 73, the breakfast also featured remarks from Burlington County Freeholder Dan O’Connell and state Sen. Troy Singleton, D-7th of Delran.
Murphy's Budget Reflects Change In How Pension Obligation Is Calculated
Tweak to actuarial policy provides $100M in breathing room over previous estimate of payment needed to fully fund ailing system
Lawmakers Want To Know How Much Customers Will Pay To Fund Clean Energy
Back-of-the-envelope estimates indicate Murphy’s clean-energy agenda will easily cost more than $15 billion