More Murphy Tax Hikes on Tuesday?
Factoring in other laws not directly adopted for the 2019 budget, Murphy approved more than $2.25B in new and higher taxes and fees in his first year in office.
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NJ Looks to Extend Time Limits On Sexual Abuse Lawsuits
By the end of March, the Legislature is likely to pass a bill significantly extending the statute of limitations for sex-abuse civil lawsuits in New Jersey.
NJ Considers Letting Ex-cons on Parole Vote in Elections
The debate over when a convicted felon should get the right to cast a ballot is heating up in the Garden State.
Murphy Says NJ Transit Rail Should Be Better By Year’s End
Murphy and top Jersey transportation officials expect NJ Transit train service to noticeably improve by next winter.
GOP on Murphy’s first year: ‘We don’t have the wallet to match his heart’
Republicans say the governor isn't making New Jersey affordable.
How Driver’s Licenses for Unauthorized Immigrants in NJ Would Work
New Jersey lawmakers could soon pass legislation that would allow undocumented immigrants, the homeless, and others with no documentation to get driver’s licenses.
NJ Transit Pays Train Workers $200,000 Salaries — Why Can’t They Hire?
Train engineers and conductors are earning $200,000 a year thanks to overtime and retro payments. Explore the list and data.
Affordable Housing Solution: Build in South Jersey? Lawmakers Seek Input
The debate is continuing not only over the availability and accessibility of affordable housing in New Jersey, but also whether the courts or the Legislature should oversee the issue.
NJ Lawmakers Approve Tax Hikes
The $37.4 billion budget includes close to $1.4 billion in tax increases, plus a tax amnesty offer expected to bring in $200 million in revenues.
NJ Budget Deadline Looms: GOP Won’t Hurry to Raise Taxes
New Jersey looks certain to open its new fiscal year Sunday without a budget in place. Whether that means a partial government shutdown that closes state-run parks and beaches remains to be seen.