Media
Christie, Lawmakers Moving Fast On Aggressive Bill To Tackle N.J. Addiction Crisis
TRENTON -- Far-reaching legislation Gov. Chris Christie outlined in his State of the State address that would prevent opioid addiction and reduce economic barriers to inpatient drug treatment is expected to get a hearing as early as next week, one of the prime sponsors of the bill confirmed late Monday.
You're In Jersey Now. Show Us Your Tax Returns
Editorial
Trashing a promise and a half-century of protocol, Donald Trump now says he will never release his tax returns - "I won," is his rationale - so our lawmakers think it's time for presidential candidates to disclose tax records by making it a requirement for getting on the ballot in New Jersey.
Assembly Approves Singleton Bill to Create a Public Animal Abuser Registry
New Jersey Stands to Become Just the Second State with a Public Database of Animal Abusers
Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Troy Singleton to help improve animal welfare in New Jersey by creating a statewide animal abuse registry was unanimously approved by the full Assembly on Monday.
3 Potential New Laws On Buses, Reckless Driving
TRENTON — Making their way through the Legislature are three potential new laws that would affect virtually every New Jersey driver, with two of the measures potentially saving lives.
We hear a great deal of conversation regarding the need for our young citizens to gain higher education because expanding one’s educational horizons gives a person greater probability of increased income and diverse career choices. Study after study shows that over a lifetime, the person with more education will out earn someone who has less education.Advocates Argue ACA Repeal Could Hurt NJ Healthcare, Cost Money — and Lives
Garden State coalition rallies at State House, while Democrats in D.C. grill Trump’s controversial pick to head national healthcare policy
New Jersey advocates stepped up their public campaign to protect the Affordable Care Act yesterday, insisting a repeal of the federal law would harm the economy and public health and could be a death sentence for nearly 800 state residents.
N.J. Supreme Court rules 'gap years' in affordable housing obligations count
The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that towns must factor in the so-called “gap years” from 1999 through 2015 when calculating their affordable housing obligations.
This ruling marks a victory for the Fair Share Housing Center, which had won the first trial over the obligations, but saw that ruling reversed in favor of the New Jersey League of Municipalities in an appellate court.
Major Building Projects at NJ Colleges to Benefit from $34M Allocation
Assemblyman says ‘it’s money well-spent’ as supporters hope up-to-date facilities will keep our third-level institutions competitive with those in other states
It’s been more than four years since voters authorized a major bond issue to help pay for new buildings and renovations at New Jersey colleges and universities. Now, lawmakers are taking steps to allocate $34 million, which represents the remaining dollars that have yet to be spent from that bond issue.
Christie signs executive order declaring opioid addiction a public health crisis
NEWARK – In front of a small group of recovering addicts, Gov. Chris Christie signed an executive order on Tuesday declaring the opioid addiction problem in New Jersey a public health crisis.
The event, which was held at Integrity House – an substance abuse recovery home on South Street in Newark – took place less than an hour after Lt. Gov. Kim Guagdano announced her candidacy to succeed him as governor.