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NJ Lawmaker Wants Motels And Truckers To Help Stop Sex Trafficking
Last year, 193 sex trafficking cases were reported in New Jersey, according to the National Human Trafficking Hotline.
Nationally, there were 7,500.
Trump Budget Especially Harmful To New Jersey, Advocates Warn
Democrats outraged, Republicans lukewarm, Gov. Christie ‘concerned’ about proposal for massive cuts to Medicaid.
10.5% Returns For NJ Public Pension System, Big Turnaround From Last Year
Investment council maintains strategy, continues to cut back hedge funds, waits to see if Legislature will take up governor’s Lottery proposal.
Christie Administration Shows How It Plans To Slash Public Pension Debt
TRENTON -- A proposal from Gov. Chris Christie's administration to pump proceeds from lottery ticket sales into the public worker pension fund took shape Thursday as it released long-awaited details of the scheme to drive down New Jersey's pension debt.
What You Need To Know About Christie Plan To Slash NJ Pension Debt With Lottery Cash
TRENTON -- Gov. Chris Christie's administration on Thursday released long-awaited details of its proposal to use state lottery proceeds to boost the government worker pension fund.
NJ Lawmakers At Odds On School Funding Fix As Deadlines Loom
With less than a month to go until a Gov. Christie-imposed deadline, lawmakers are still at odds on changing New Jersey’s school-funding system, as cash-strapped districts cut budgets — and others worry whether aid will be taken away.
There's A $687M Revenue Shortfall In Christie Budget Estimates, Analysts Project
TRENTON -- New Jersey's budget analysts are projecting tax revenue this fiscal year and next will fall $687 million short of Gov. Chris Christie's estimates, according to data from the nonpartisan Office of Legislative Services obtained by NJ Advance Media.
Congress Could Follow Some States To Add Benefits For Gig Workers
Some federal lawmakers want to make it easier for on-demand workers to get health insurance, retirement and other portable benefits, mirroring efforts already going on in some states.