In The News
Tiny Houses Are A Big Step Toward Making NJ Homes Affordable
Pare down the square footage from 2,300, say, to 300. Furnish the basics: sinks, bathroom facilities, kitchen appliances. Then build enough of these so-called "tiny homes" to ease the housing burden that has left at least 8,500 of our state's residents without shelter.
Opinion: Pay-To-Play Needs Common-Sense Changes
Fears about public contractors wielding improper political influence over New Jersey’s elected officials led to drastically smaller contribution limits and other reforms in the mid-2000s.
Murphy Plans To Kill Four PARCC Exams. Here's Who Could Get Out Of Testing
New Jersey's new governor wasn't able to fulfill his campaign promise to "scrap PARCC Day 1," but it appears he's now trying to kill at least some of the controversial tests.
State Takes Another Small Step Toward Cranking Up Offshore Wind Industry
After progress stalled under Christie administration, new governor has ambitious agenda. But developers worry time will run out before they can access federal tax incentives.
Budget Earmarks Funds To Build Affordable Funds In NJ - At Last
While significant sum still allowed to be diverted, $15 million has been put aside specifically for constructing homes
Could You Live In 300 Square Feet
Tiny houses could be the answer to N.J. housing problems
Two legislators think they have a small solution to a big problem in New Jersey: helping homeless veterans find shelter through a "tiny homes" pilot program.
Editorial: The Conundrum Of Burlington County Town Consolidation
Imagine Burlington County without the towns of Bass River, Beverly, Bordentown City, Delanco, Fieldsboro, Medford Lakes, Pemberton Borough, Riverton, Springfield, Washington, Woodland and Wrightstown.
Some already have.
NJ Thinks Very Small, Hoping To Make Big Difference In Affordable Housing
Can ‘tiny homes’ establish a firm enough foundation in the Garden State, giving the homeless and the poor a way to put a roof over their head?
Burlington County Legislator Wants To Increase Penalties For Stealing Guns, Soliciting 'Straw Purchases'
Sen. Troy Singleton, D-7th of Palmyra, introduced the two measures on Monday, saying they send a message of “zero tolerance” to criminals who attempt to illegally obtain a gun in New Jersey.
Funding To Protect Joint Base Now At Stake In State Budget Fight
TRENTON — Add protecting Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst to the list of Democratic priorities that Senate President Stephen Sweeney and other New Jersey lawmakers want to see funded in the upcoming fiscal year.