Murphy signs law giving millions more to Planned Parenthood Murphy signs law giving millions more to Planned Parenthood The money will offset a loss of federal funding because of a new gag rule clause.David MatthauDavid Matthau
NJ looking to reduce jail terms for drug, property crimesNJ looking to reduce jail terms for drug, property crimesMajor changes could be coming to criminal sentencing in New Jersey, under recommendations by a state commission that are endorsed by top state officials.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
Lt. Gov. Oliver: Employers that steal wages 'no longer welcome'Lt. Gov. Oliver: Employers that steal wages 'no longer welcome'New Jersey is toughening its law against wage theft. Business group says it criminalizes inadvertent mistakes.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
3 new NJ laws to combat gun violence — but not via gun control3 new NJ laws to combat gun violence — but not via gun controlThey come in the wake of mass shootings in Texas and Ohio.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
New Jersey's latest plans to help students afford collegeNew Jersey's latest plans to help students afford collegeNJ adds two new consumer-protection laws to help college students – one making it easier to understand the costs, another helping those with loans.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
Salary history questions banned in NJ in interest of equal paySalary history questions banned in NJ in interest of equal payStarting early next year, employers in New Jersey can no longer ask prospective workers about their salary history.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
Murphy OKs millions more for Planned ParenthoodMurphy OKs millions more for Planned ParenthoodChris Christie had vetoed the funding every year he was in office.Louis C. HochmanLouis C. Hochman
Murphy suggests $15M to help shift town services to countiesMurphy suggests $15M to help shift town services to countiesGov. Phil Murphy’s budget proposes putting some money behind the talk of consolidating local government services.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
Murphy makes it official: Signs $15 minimum wage into lawMurphy makes it official: Signs $15 minimum wage into lawWorkers will get more starting in July, and by the start of 2024 the minimum wage in New Jersey will be $15 an hour.David MatthauDavid Matthau
NJ looks to shift Sandy funds, with near 1,000 still not yet homeNJ looks to shift Sandy funds, with near 1,000 still not yet homeA hearing is planned Tuesday in Toms River on the state’s plan to reallocate $60 million in Sandy recovery funds toward homeowner and rental housing.Michael SymonsMichael Symons