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NJ Foreclosure Rate Tops The Nation In 2017, Report Finds
Nationwide, the seven counties with the worst foreclosure rates are right here in the Garden State.
Wall Street To Murphy: NJ Budget May Be Hurt By Christie Sales Tax Cut, Trump Tax Law
A pair of contrasting tax policies sets the stage for a revenue shortfall -- and major headache -- for Gov. Phil Murphy when he crafts his first budget, a Wall Street ratings agency says.
Murphy Swears In Mount Laurel 'Dreamer' To NJ Bar, Says State Will Join Federal Lawsuit Challenging Trump's DACA Repeal
TRENTON — New Jersey will join in a lawsuit filed by New York and several other states challenging President Donald Trump’s decision to end a program that protected young immigrants who were brought to the United States illegally as children.
New Law Requires State Health Benefits Programs To Cover Advanced Breast Cancer Screenings
Former Gov. Chris Christie signed S2793/A4320 into law that requires the State Health Benefits Program and the School Employees Health Benefits Program to cover 3-D mammogram screening for breast cancer.
Murphy Signs Executive Order Ensuring Equal Pay For Women
In one of his first acts as governor, Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order prohibiting state agencies from asking job applicants about their past wage history, in an effort to create pay equity between men and women in the state of New Jersey.
New Jersey Requires Racial-Impact Statements For Crime-Law Changes
Changes to criminal-justice laws in New Jersey now require an analysis of their impact on racial and ethnic minorities, making the state among only a handful in the nation to do so.
State Debt - Comcast Newsmakers Interview
Jill Horner speaks with Senator Troy Singleton, from the New Jersey State Senate, about State Debt. Interview recorded 12/20/2017.
Portable Benefits Bill - Comcast Newsmakers Interview
Oliver Recognizes Importance Of Her New Role
With tears in her eyes and a thumbs-up to the crowd, Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver entered a new role in Trenton.
Three Burlington County Lawmakers Land On Senate Or Assembly Budget Committees
TRENTON — The New Jersey Legislature kicked off a new session last week, and Burlington County’s lawmakers appear to be well-positioned to maximize their influence after receiving some of the plum committee assignments.