The fee would raise $23.4 million a year -- a nickel at a time, on carryout plastic and paper bags. The money would be diverted to balance the state budget.
The lobbying push for Gov. Phil Murphy’s tax hikes was stepped up Wednesday, with the DEP leader saying lakes could close this summer without the funds.
State laws adopted in 2015 are meant to encourage beekeeping, but critics say the proposed rules would instead put up restrictions banning it in many areas.
New Jersey’s electric car infrastructure got a boost last week. Could bigger investments be on the way, perhaps in conjunction with Northeast neighbors?