Michael Cerra

A poorly-timed rule that took effect in March opens the door to concerns for residents' safety and municipalities' revenue streams, according to town officials looking to reverse the change.

Over the objection of local governments, New Jersey lawmakers look to give a recruiting boost to labor unions who fear a big loss at the Supreme Court.

Advocates for letting a union-controlled board manage the police and fire pension say they will try again next year, after Gov. Chris Christie vetoed the idea.

Despite concerns about possible costs for taxpayers, the Assembly voted 61-4 for a bill ceding control of the police and fire pension funds to a union-controlled panel.