How NJ wants to make it easier for teens to get working papers
With a workforce shortage continuing and summer here, lawmakers may let teens work longer days and weeks and simplify the process for getting working papers.
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Plan to bust NJ 'bracket creep' income tax inflation inches ahead
Its prospects are unclear, but a bill that would adjust New Jersey's income tax brackets for inflation has finally cleared a first legislative hurdle.
Plan advancing for NJ to establish school desegregation office
The state Department of Education would compile data about racial, ethnic and economic segregation and come up with a plan to ensure diverse enrollment.
Unions make pitch: Use COVID aid for NJ state worker hazard pay
The Murphy administration is soliciting ideas for what to do with nearly $4 billion in federal COVID recovery funds from the American Rescue Plan.
NJ already revamps plan to dole out $14B in business tax breaks
The economic plan enacted in January is already undergoing extensive changes, including a concession regarding how many people now work from home.
Lawmakers approve adding $4.5 billion to NJ's credit card
To make up for projected declines in revenue projections, the 2021 state operating budget is balanced in part through $4.5 billion in general obligation bonds.
Senate advances plan to furlough workers to raise their income
A job-sharing furlough plan could save governments hundreds of millions and raise incomes by drawing down extra CARES Act unemployment funds.
Lawmakers push for NJ hospitality business loans – and way more
NJBIA and Assembly members say Murphy administration needs a plan for federal CARES Act funds that can be used to help small businesses.