pensions

The Prosecutors Part of the PERS system would be reopened, enhancing retirement pay for state deputy attorneys general and assistant county prosecutors.

More police officers and firefighters would be eligible for pensions after 20 years on the job, regardless of their age, under a bill moving in Trenton.

With Sweeney and Murphy unlikely to agree on pension reforms, voters may be asked to decide

Pension fund investments grew more than 6%, but higher growth is assumed. Any impact on government pension contributions won't be felt for another year.

The agenda is a mix of business ideas, a modified version of Gov. Phil Murphy’s economic plan and the 'Path to Progress' of Senate President Steve Sweeney.

First responders whose careers are cut short by illness now have easier access to workers’ compensation and accidental disability benefits in New Jersey.

It's unclear whether Murphy, a Democrat, will sign the bill.

First responders on paid assignment at Ground Zero have been eligible, but some of those who helped on their own time have not.

Senate president says he'll seek pension and health care changes within six weeks. If progress isn't made, proposed constitutional amendments would follow.

Public workers union steps up criticism of 'Path to Progress,' with bills enacting portions of it expected to be introduced soon.