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NJ Just Graded Its Public Schools From 0-100. Here's How Every School Scored.
New Jersey’s latest school grades are out, giving parents in every community a snapshot of what the state thinks of their local schools.
State Police To Publish Stats On Manufacturers Of Guns Linked To NJ Crimes
Gov. Phil Murphy announced the expansion of the NJGunStat reports Tuesday during a news conference in Jersey City where he said publicizing those companies who make the guns was intended to encourage them to do more to improve safety.
NJ Lawmakers Looking At Creating A State Deduction For Charitable Donations
Unlike the federal tax code, which allows taxpayers who itemize to deduct charitable contributions to qualifying nonprofits, New Jersey doesn’t allow residents to write off such donations from their state income taxes. At least not yet.
Murphy's Budget Is $1B Bigger Than Last Year's, Promises $1B In Savings
Governor’s proposal receives a far less hostile response from fellow Democrats than his budget last year, although they still seem at odds over possible tax hikes.
Legislature Sends Murphy Bill To Create State-Run IRA Fund For Private Workers
Lawmakers sent Gov. Phil Murphy a bill that would create a retirement savings program for many private sector employees who work for businesses that currently do not offer such a plan.
Legislation To Create Worker Retirement Plans Goes To Murphy
Co-sponsored by Sens. Joseph Lagana, D-38th of Paramus, and Troy Singleton, D-7th of Delran, the legislation would establish individual retirement accounts for private sector employees who aren’t already offered retirement plans through their employers, as well as a state board to implement and oversee the program.
NJ Senate Approves Legislation Requiring 'Dark Money' Groups To Reveal Donors
The bill would mandate disclosure of contributors who give more than $10,000 to nonprofit 501(c)4s, super PACs and other similar groups that engage in political activities, ban elected officials and candidates from managing such groups and boost contribution limits to state and county political committees.
PARCC Compromise Averts A Crisis For High School Seniors And Juniors
But now New Jersey’s Department of Education must come up with graduation requirements for the class of 2021 and beyond
Lawmakers Take Aim At NJ Foreclosure Rate, Still Highest In U.S.
New Jersey’s foreclosure situation isn’t the acute crisis it once was, though its rate remains the highest in United States.