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Assembly speaker unveils $1.4 billion senior aid proposal, but its fate is unclear
Speaker Craig Coughlin wants more than $1.4 billion in tax and health care assistance for the state's elderly, but Gov. Murphy has cost concerns.
Assembly clears bill allowing some 17-year-olds to vote in primaries
The measure would allow those who would be 18 by November elections to cast primary ballots that year, even if they are still 17.
Familiar schisms show as lawmakers hear package of liquor license bills
The measures heard Wednesday are part of a larger fight to loosen the state’s Prohibition-era liquor license laws.
Lawmakers to weigh changes to liquor license laws
The bills represent the Legislature’s first push to loosen the rules piecemeal instead of through an omnibus bill backed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
Assembly speaker’s tax relief proposal likely to face tough negotiations
A senior-focused property tax relief plan from Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin faces a rough road ahead as he figures out how to pay for it.
Stranger stalking bill edges closer to law
A prime sponsor of the legislation said it would allow some harassment victims to protect themselves before a situation escalates.
Judge dismisses union’s lawsuit over correctional officers’ pay raises
A union alleged discrimination after raises granted to corrections officers, but judge found governor, state immune and claims flawed.
Judicial retirements poised to erase progress made on appointing judges, chief justice warns
Court vacancies have persisted over the last 12 months, and looming retirements could push them to record levels for the second straight year.
Remote work taxation bill set for final votes
The bill would allow New Jersey teleworkers to win hefty tax credits if they successfully sue New York over income taxes.
Lawmakers advance bill to bar some county officers from chairing political parties
Critics of Sen. Vin Gopal say his bill is just an attempt to target a GOP rival, Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden.
State ‘well prepared’ to handle $2B dip in tax revenue, treasurer says
Declines in capital gains collections will slash some state revenue, but New Jersey's reserves will see the state through, budget experts said Wednesday.
Official faces questions over ‘unconstitutional’ insurance mandate for gun carriers
Lawmakers on Tuesday debated a new state law that requires gun owners to buy liability insurance, hours after a judge declared the mandate unconstitutional.