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Human Trafficking Panel Fails To Issue Reports, AP Finds
The 2013 Human Trafficking Prevention, Protection, and Treatment Act stiffened penalties for human trafficking convicts, set up a fund for victims and also established a commission required to issue annual reports to the governor and lawmakers.
Who’s Giving N.J. Candidates $100M To Win Our Vote? Not Knowing Hurts Democracy, Legislators Say
As we mark the 10-year anniversary of the monumental Supreme Court ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, which has brought with it an unprecedented explosion in political spending by independent special interest groups, we jointly renew the call for transparency.
Murphy Signs Gig Economy Worker Bills To Revamp N.J. Labor Laws
Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday signed a package of bills into law that aim to protect the rights of self-employed workers like truckers and freelance writers in New Jersey and require the companies that hire them pay their share of payroll taxes.
Murphy Signs Nine Bills To Protect NJ’s Health Insurance Gains From Federal Attack
All state-run plans would be required to cover basic services and not penalize patients with preexisting conditions
Murphy Approves SALT-cap Workaround For NJ business Owners
Gov. Phil Murphy approved a bill that would allow owners of certain businesses to pay some of their state taxes through the businesses they own — a measure proponents say will soften the impact of the $10,000 federal cap on state and local property tax deductions.
N.J. Voters Will Decide Whether To Give Property Tax Break To Veterans Who Did Not Serve In Combat
New Jersey voters will decide whether all veterans who live in the state — not only those who only served during a time of war — should be eligible for an annual $250 property tax deduction.
New Jersey Governor Signs Bill Creating Workaround To Trump Tax Law Provision
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) signed bipartisan legislation on Monday aimed at helping small business owners who were adversely affected by the $10,000 cap on state and local tax (SALT) deductions under President Trump's 2017 tax law.
‘Far-Reaching’ School Segregation Lawsuit Kicks Off In Trenton
Superior Court judge signals that a swift resolution is unlikely, encourages negotiations with state
NJ Senate Passes Legislation Waiving Licensing Fees For Veterans
Edison, NJ - Two bills were passed recently, both of which were sponsored by Senator Patrick J. Diegnan Jr. (D - Middlesex) and Senator Troy Singleton (D - Burlington).