Briefs
Governor Murphy sends address disclosure bill back to lawmakers
The bill would allow local government officials to shield their home addresses from annual financial disclosures they must file.
Senator waters down plan to ban non-flushable wipes
Sen. Joe Cryan said his goal was never to ban wipes outright, but to bring attention to a disgusting and expensive problem.
High court to weigh N.J. policy requesting confidentiality in harassment probes
Viktoriya Usachenok claims civil service rules requiring investigators to request confidentiality chill free speech.
Gottheimer, Menendez fight congestion pricing outside of congested tunnel
The congressmen said congestion pricing would divert traffic — and pollution — into North Jersey towns.
Union County to print Spanish ballots after feds allege Voting Rights Act violations
A federal complaint charged the county violated provisions of the federal Voting Rights Act that guarantees language access.
Governor Murphy signs sexual extortion bill into law
Sexual extortion often sees assailants threatening to release intimate photographs or videos to coerce others into performing sexual acts.
Senate panel approves bills creating jobs programs for ex-offenders, people with disabilities
The bills aim to connect people with disabilities and people who are recently released from prison with job opportunities.
Governor Murphy wants $10M to fund firefighter grant program
The grant program helps fire departments cover the costs of equipment like masks and protective clothing.
Appeals court denies bid by N.J., GOP to toss fusion voting lawsuit
A three-judge panel tossed motions to dismiss filed by New Jersey officials and the Republican State Committee, clearing the way for the Moderate Party's suit to proceed.
Teacher convicted of bank fraud can keep pension, appeals court says
A bank fraud conviction does not bar the collection of deferred retirement benefits because the crime is unrelated to educational work, the judges said.
Rutgers, unions reach tentative deal on new contract
The university and unions announced a set of tentative agreements to end months of contract negotiations. Union votes to start this week.
No replacement in sight for longtime vacancy on New Jersey’s top court
Gov. Phil Murphy again refused to say when he will act to fill the seventh seat on New Jersey's Supreme Court.