New NJ Senate’s first votes are paid posts for former colleagues
A Senate committee advances nominations of Kip Bateman to the Horizon board and Dawn Marie Addiego as Burlington County's superintendent of elections.
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NJ petition asks Gov. Murphy to lift kids mask mandate
Republicans launched an online petition to persuade Gov. Phil Murphy to end his mandate requiring children under 12 to wear masks at school and summer camps.
Pandemic clears way for return of millionaires tax in NJ
It took a worldwide pandemic – plus $500 checks to middle-class families in an election year – to get a millionaires tax back on the books in New Jersey.
NJ closer to banning animal abusers from owning, working with pets
Moose's Law, named for a South Jersey dog who died after being mistreated in 2012, could pass this year.
Step one, again, for banning plastic bags in New Jersey
The proposal was revised to take effect in 18 months, rather than two years. Last legislative session, it was approved by the Senate but not the Assembly.