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Is Criminal Justice in NJ about to Become an Unfunded Mandate?
The state’s massive overhaul of the criminal justice system calls for new technologies and more personnel. The counties want to know where the money will come from.
As New Jersey prepares to implement a major overhaul of its criminal justice system in January, county governments will attempt to block the effort, claiming they will be forced to pay millions of dollars for new prosecutors, sheriff’s officers, and capital improvements with no help from the state.
Telemedicine bill could get House vote this week
The House this week is expected to vote on a bill that promotes telemedicine and was unanimously passed by the Senate last week.
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.
Singleton & Johnson Bill to Bolster Advanced Manufacturing in New Jersey Clears Assembly Committee
Advanced Manufacturing Council Would Facilitate Growth of $17 Billion Industry
(TRENTON) - Legislation Assembly Democrats Troy Singleton and Gordon Johnson sponsored to increase the number of modern manufacturing jobs available in New Jersey and prepare residents of the state to fill those jobs was advanced Monday by an Assembly committee.
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