Less driving in NJ but insurance companies raking in profits
Some lawmakers want to get more forceful in reviewing auto insurers. Industry says though there have been fewer crashes, those that happen are more severe.
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NJ lawmakers propose all-virtual learning for schools through Oct
The Murphy administration said five weeks ago that schools must partially reopen for the 2020-21 year, but some lawmakers say they aren't ready.
NJ teachers union and lawmaker say schools not ready to reopen
At a hearing skipped by the Murphy administration, legislators suggest time and effort this summer might be better spent improving remote learning.
Release balloons, face a $1,000 fine — proposed NJ law
While many municipalities in the Garden State have tackled the issue on their own, a proposed law introduced recently would implement a statewide ban on the intentional release of balloons into the sky.
Assembly panel focuses on COVID's toll on oft-overlooked disabled
One-third of residents in NJ’s developmental centers have contracted COVID-19, and 173 people in those centers or other settings have died.
Bill would raise fines for not reporting elder abuse in NJ
It would raise fines to $1,500 for individuals, and $5,000 for care facilities.
NJ looks to address growing shortage of child psychiatrists
But efforts are underway to entice more child psychiatrists to practice in rural, underserved parts of the Garden State
Salary history questions banned in NJ in interest of equal pay
Starting early next year, employers in New Jersey can no longer ask prospective workers about their salary history.
NJ Assembly votes to expand medical marijuana, keep taxing it
The 65-5 vote, with six abstentions, pushes the bill one step from Gov. Phil Murphy's desk. Senate approval is expected next week.
New gender, sexual orientation options possible for NJ forms
New Jersey birth certificates now allow people to document a biological sex outside of the historical male/female system. Other state forms might follow suit.