NJ moves to preserve Affordable Care Act by making it state law
The Affordable Care Act is being challenged in federal court and altered by the Trump administration. New Jersey might turn it into state law.
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Legislators begin action on expanding lawsuits for sexual abuse
A bill extending New Jersey's deadline for civil lawsuits alleging sexual abuse, including for some decades-old cases, could become law within weeks.
NJ utilities shouldn't cut power to seriously ill, lawmaker says
A New Jersey lawmaker pushes a plan to prohibit utilities from ever cutting off electricity to seriously ill residents.
Let criminals vote in New Jersey, lawmakers and mayors urge
New legislation would let 94,000 people in prison, on probation or on parole vote. New Jersey hasn't allowed that since 1844.
Pot groups: Let NJers smoke marijuana in public
Though there won't be a vote on legalization for at least seven months, a Senate panel heard testimony for five hours Monday on legalizing marijuana in New Jersey.
Why owning a pool in NJ could get more expensive and difficult
Nailing down a law-abiding company to install your swimming pool, or just open it for the season, may become a more difficult task in the Garden State. And there's some concern it could become a more expensive task as well.
Proposed bill calls for $1K tax credit to NJ organ donors
The proposed bill would offer a $1000 tax credit for donating organs or a $100 tax credit for donating blood, platelets, or plasma
Democrats vote to sue after Christie makes concealed-carry easier
Democratic lawmakers are voting to sue Gov. Chris Christie’s administration over changes to rules making it easier to obtain concealed-carry permits that take effect next month.
NJ Senate votes to condemn Trump's immigration-related executive orders
A divided state Senate voted Monday to condemn President Donald Trump's orders on a border wall, sanctuary cities and a temporary refugee and travel ban.
Half of NJ's new gas tax is being used to pay back old debt. Can state curb that trend?
More than $99 of every $100 spent on transportation projects by the state for the last seven years was borrowed. The gas tax hike seeks to curb that trend.