NJ adding new info to property tax bill: Will it promote savings?
Two new state laws were passed in hopes of encouraging shared services.
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Murphy close to signing new tax — on rain!
A bill that would allow local governments to create stormwater utilities was sent to the governor's desk.
Death of NJ college student prompts bill to boost hazing penalty
The 2017 death of Timothy Piazza at Penn State may inspire tougher penalties for hazing in New Jersey. Piazza's neighbor encouraged a senator to push for it.
NJ gas tax to increase — again — by 4.3 cents in October
New Jersey's gas tax will increase 4.3 cents a gallon on Oct. 1, the state Treasury Department announced. At 41.4 cents, it will be sixth highest in the nation.
Want to support our troops? Buy them a pair of socks
Second annual Socks for Soldiers Drive hopes to collect 12,000 pairs of socks for troops overseas.
Proposed NJ law would target rapists who take work as babysitters
A new push to crack down on child predators in New Jersey. One lawmaker wants mandatory jail time for those who pose as babysitters.
After NJ hunter accidentally kills family dog, NJ eyes new rules
A dog accidentally killed by a hunter could save other dogs, children and adults in the future. A Jersey lawmaker is introducing Tonka's Law.
Add more debt to NJ's books? NJ voters may decide library bond
It’s now up to Gov. Chris Christie to decide whether to ask voters if the state should borrow $125 million to improve public libraries around New Jersey.
Christie trying to pull a fast one with Statehouse bond sale, lawmakers say
Although the price tag on the work has been put at $300 million, state officials say with interest the project may actually cost taxpayers $500 million to $750 million to pay off.
New NJ law: Varsity letters not just for school sports anymore
The law allows activities other than athletics to qualify for varsity letters at schools across the state.