Briefs
As Memorial Day weekend kicks off, Gov. Murphy touts boardwalk investments
Boardwalk improvements are underway in 18 towns stretching from Cape May to Long Branch, state officials said Friday.
Gov. Murphy calls for Amtrak investment after cable issues cause hourslong delays
Gov. Phil Murphy demanded the agency invest in track reliability and backup plans after lengthy delays caused by Amtrak cables stranded commuters Wednesday.
Twelve vying to fill the late Rep. Donald Payne’s term
Eleven Democrats and a single Republican will vie for the unexpired months of Rep. Donald Payne's term in coming special elections.
N.J. residents sue to reclaim equity in foreclosed homes
The U.S. Supreme Court last year ruled governments cannot retain more money from tax sales than a resident owes.
Campaign finance watchdog taps top lawyer to helm agency
The Election Law Enforcement Commission elevated acting legal director Amanda Haines to executive director, the first woman to hold the role.
Measure ending basic skills tests for teachers clears Senate
The bill would end the Praxis core test requirement just months after a new law created a pathway letting teachers eschew the basic skills test.
N.J. high court sides with former cop in town’s disparagement claim
A law that bars confidentiality agreements in cases involving harassment, retaliation, discrimination applies to non-disparagement agreements, the court ruled.
Bill would require pay information in job postings
The bill is part of a broader trend toward pay transparency that supporters say is key to closing wage gaps between men and women.
Governor Murphy orders special elections to fill Rep. Donald Payne Jr.’s unexpired term
Special elections will be held July 16 and Sept. 18 to fill the Congressional vacancy left by Rep. Donald Payne Jr.'s death last month.
Governor Murphy backs jury service for those with felony convictions
New Jersey's prohibition on jury service for those with felony convictions is among the strictest in the nation.
Mourners remember Rep. Donald Payne Jr. as humanitarian, New Jersey advocate
Hundreds lined up outside the Essex County Courthouse Wednesday to pay their respects to late Congressman Donald Payne Jr.
State opens fourth round of offshore wind bidding
The N.J. Board of Public Utilities unanimously approved a solicitation for between 1,200 and 4,000 megawatts in offshore wind capacity.