NJ looks to crack down on eyesores, even ones owned by banks
Legislation could soon be passed that addresses a growing problem caused by the COVID crisis.
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State approves scaled-back and delayed JCP&L rate hike
The BPU approved a rate hike that will cost the average customer around $54 a year, starting in November 2021. A management audit is planned.
Horse racing subsidy erased in Murphy's proposed budget
Horse racing and breeding industry hopes lawmakers restore the $20 million yearly appropriation called for under a 2019 state law.
If NJ college classes are online, why charge these fees?
One lawmaker wants to “incentivize” colleges and universities that get aid from the state to lower student costs
Why environmentalists oppose more events at NJ farms, wineries
Though a state review of a pilot program of special events at wineries isn't complete, lawmakers want to make it permanent and extend it to preserved farms.
Bipartisan bill aims to let NJ houses of worship arm themselves
A Jersey lawmaker says we’re living in a world with evil and mental illness and we need to take steps to protect ourselves
Do NJ cops need new ID policy? Arrested teacher was the wrong man
In the aftermath of the mistaken-identity arrest of a music teacher in Jackson, Assemblyman Ron Dancer is sponsoring a bill to implement additional safeguards for police.
NJ bill lets drivers show vehicle registration via smartphone
If the measure becomes NJ law, no more digging into a dashboard compartment for papers.
Proposed NJ law aims to protect free speech on college campuses
Assemblyman Ron Dancer says when he was college-aged, freedom of speech actually existed.
NJ lawmaker takes on severance and contracts at state colleges
"There needs to be what I call a taxpayer and tuition watchdog," said Assemblyman Ron Dancer.