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As prison population grays, calls grow for ‘geriatric parole’
A new report calls for "rehabiltative release" of elderly incarcerated people. Legislation that would create "geriatric parole" is stalled.
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.
Dem lawmakers target book bans in public libraries as censorship rises
The bill would authorize state officials to withhold funding from any public school or library that fails to comply
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.
Legislation would abolish ‘antiquated’ county constables
Critics say county constables are “antiquated and potentially dangerous" and have no oversight. Lawmakers are moving to abolish the position.
Bill advances to fund community crisis response teams to reduce police violence
Lawmakers advanced bills to fund community crisis response teams and mental health services for officers. The goal: Reducing police violence.
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 watchdog slams New Jersey City University for mismanagement that led to financial crisis
Nearly a year after New Jersey City University declared a financial emergency, a state watchdog blames top officials' mismanagement.
Officer shortage renews debate on fitness standards for female recruits
Many states and the military set different physical fitness standards for police recruits. New Jersey does not, and some want that to change.
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.