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Chris Christie Signs 14 Bills Into Law, Vetoes Voting And Prison Legislation
Gov. Chris Christie signed 14 bills into law Monday and vetoed two bills that would expand voting rights and restrict solitary confinement.
Businesses revel in reversal of Pennsylvania tax agreement
CAMDEN -- In this city directly opposite Philadelphia -- where one can cross state lines by walking over a bridge -- South Jersey business officials and leading Democrats reveled in Gov. Chris Christie's recent reversal that will keep a 40-year-old income tax agreement with the Keystone State.
Interactive Map: Segregation Continues to Be NJ's State of the State
Diversity may be the order of the day in New Jersey, but most whites, blacks, and Hispanics continue to live in suburban enclaves and urban ghettos
Area business leaders, lawmakers applaud restoration of NJ-Pa. tax pact
CAMDEN — The Campbell Soup Co. has been headquartered in Camden for nearly 150 years. It's part of the bedrock of the city and at the heart of its recent economic revitalization.
Quote of the Day – Assemblyman Troy Singleton
In response to one of Donald Trump’s tweets rants proposing that flag burners lose their citizenship and go to jail, Assemblyman Troy Singleton posted this on his Facebook page:
NJ Lawmakers Oppose Hazardous Waste Facility In Pa.
New Jersey lawmakers on Monday advanced a resolution opposing a hazardous waste incinerator proposed for a Pennsylvania property across the Delaware River from several Garden State towns, citing the high probability of pollution and its potential impact on air and water quality.
Christie Reverses Course, Keeps Reciprocal Income-tax Agreement With Pennsylvania
No new taxes! South Jersey residents and businesses get a reprieve from governor who changed his mind about ending income-tax accord with Pennsylvania
Bill passes to require N.J. to fund pensions quarterly
TRENTON - New Jersey lawmakers on Monday unanimously passed legislation that would require the state to contribute money to the troubled public-worker pension system quarterly, rather than in one lump sum at the end of the fiscal year.
New NJ Tax on Hedge Fund Honchos to Make up for Federal ‘Loophole’?
State legislators want to put a big tax on fees earned by hedge fund managers who, thanks to federal regulations, are taxed at ‘a lower rate than teachers or firefighters’
Sweeney Plan Could save $200M in Prescription Costs for Public Workers
As part of his ongoing quest to curb New Jersey’s escalating healthcare costs, Senate President Steve Sweeney has called on the state to hire a technology firm that can aggressively identify cost savings in the prescription benefit plans that cover scores of government workers.