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Legislative leaders commit to ‘a public process’ on New Jersey ballot design
Legislative leaders' commitment to a "public process" on New Jersey's county-line ballots is unlikely to affect an ongoing constitutional challenge to the line.
Critics air concerns over spending cuts, higher taxes during first Senate budget hearing
Budget chair Sen. Paul Sarlo said "a slowing of the economy" means the state is entering a new era of budgeting.
Affordable housing revamp lands on governor’s desk
The bill’s chief sponsor said the bill would ensure that the best parts of the state’s affordable housing system are set in statute.
Rep. Andy Kim’s push to overhaul New Jersey primary ballots lands in court
Rep. Andy Kim alleges New Jersey’s unique balloting system tramples on protections granted by the First and Fourteenth amendments and the U.S. Constitution’s elections clause.
Judge declines to dismiss Menendez charges over immunity claims
Menendez argued the Constitution's speech or debate clause, which guards lawmakers against prosecution over official legislative acts, bars the charges.
N.J. in talks to settle lawsuit that aims to halt storage of baby blood spots
Attorney General Matt Platkin has asked the court for indefinite pause so talks can continue over state's handling of newborn blood spots.
Advocates, school officials largely united on funding reforms
Numerous witnesses said schools needed more latitude to close funding gaps and more time to make funding decisions.
Revamp of public records law is back before Assembly panel Thursday
The bill has drawn significant opposition from good government groups, labor unions, citizens, and some lawmakers.
Spending by Trenton lobbyists stayed level in 2023 at $96.2M
Spending on lobbying in Trenton rose by roughly 1% year over year in 2023, hitting its lowest level in a decade after inflation adjustments.
New Jersey, nation ‘collectively failed’ to prepare for pandemic, long-awaited report says
A long-awaited review found repeated missteps with the state's handling of the virus in long-term care centers and veterans homes.
Assembly panel advances bill to hike gas tax after hearing mixed reception
The bill would raise the gas taxes’ $2 billion revenue target by $366 million over five years, with the first $32 million increase set to hit on Jan. 1.
Lawmakers eye higher gas taxes and registration fees for electric cars
A new bill would add annual fee to electric vehicle registrations and raise gas taxes by 18% to fund road, bridge, and rail repairs.