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NJ Senate Approves Renaming Section Of I-295 After Trooper Cullen
TRENTON — Legislation to name a portion of Interstate 295 after a New Jersey State Police trooper who was struck and killed last year while on duty on the highway was approved by the state Senate.
Update: States Enact Rules To Combat Human Trafficking
States across the country continue to make inroads to curb human trafficking. More and more states are looking to professional drivers for help.
To Boost Libraries, NJ Lawmakers Push $125M Bond Issue
New Jersey lawmakers, seeking to help public libraries stay relevant, are pushing for additional funding for new building and technology upgrades to lure people to visit for more services than just books to take home.
Taxing Hedge Fund Managers Just Like Regular Folks - A Matter Of Fair Play?
Performance fees earned by hedge fund managers are taxed at a far lower rate than personal income. The difference to NJ: as much as $100M annually.
Singleton, Tucker, Lampitt, Johnson & Danielsen Bill To Establish Pilot Program To Help Vets Modify Homes Clears Assembly
Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Troy Singleton, Cleopatra Tucker, Pamela Lampitt, Gordon Johnson and Joseph Danielsen to assist with the cost of housing modification for veterans gained approval from the General Assembly on Thursday.
Should NJ Deliver In-Depth Analysis Of The Affordability Of Its Debt?
A comprehensive debt-affordability analysis can be used as a tool to weigh future bond issues and the costs of servicing that debt.
Singleton Bill To Ensure Development Projects Benefit Local Communities Approved By Assembly Panel
(TRENTON) - Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Troy Singleton to ensure that the needs of local communities are addressed and met by developers that are benefiting from state subsidies was released Monday by the Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee.
Tourette Syndrome Center Has Awards Ceremony
To mark the occasion of Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day in New Jersey, the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders, Inc. (NJCTS) celebrated with a press conference and award ceremony at the New Jersey State House in Trenton on Monday, June 5.
NJ Could Have Sports Betting By Next NFL Season, Christie Says
TRENTON -- Gov. Chris Christie predicted that if the U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of his quest to repeal laws banning sports betting in New Jersey, Monmouth Park Racetrack "would be open inside a week" for bettors.
Christie Introduces Expungement Reforms
Framing it as a way to help recovering drug addicts reclaim their lives, Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday announced a bipartisan agreement to make it easier for juveniles and adults to clear their criminal records.