New Jersey Democrats are Blaming Democrats for Jersey City’s Fiscal Nightmare
Fortunately, for Jersey City residents, the Democrats who created the problems are gone and the Democrats in power now, have a plan to fix the problems created by other Democrats in the…
Fiscal Report Estimates New Jersey’s New Election Reform Law Will Cost Taxpayers Millions
A new legislative fiscal analysis projects New Jersey’s sweeping election reform bill will require at least $2.5 million in its first year, with ongoing costs expected to continue indefinitely. Trenton, NJ –…
GOP Senator Blasts Budget Secrecy as New Jersey Lawmakers Near Budget Vote Deadline
Sen. Declan O’Scanlon accused Democratic leaders of withholding details of the state budget until the final hours before a scheduled vote, arguing the process lacks transparency. Trenton, NJ – Republican State Sen.…
NJ Lawmakers Propose Spending $200,000 to Study Higher Education Bureaucracy
Assembly Bill 1326 would create a 13-member task force to examine higher education governance, oversight and administrative costs, backed by a $200,000 taxpayer-funded appropriation. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers are proposing…
New Jersey Democrat Doesn’t Want Law Abiding Brown or Black People in Cities to Have Concealed Carry Permits
Assemblyman John McKeon’s comments questioning whether New Jersey should make firearm carry permits more accessible for residents of several of the state’s largest cities have drawn criticism from fellow lawmakers and Second…
NJ Republicans Warn Consumer Pricing Bill Could Affect Retail Loyalty Programs
Republican lawmakers and business groups are raising concerns about a New Jersey bill that would ban businesses from using consumers’ personal data to set individualized prices, arguing it could have unintended effects…
New Jersey Bill Would Create New Crime of Political Violence, Tougher Penalties for Targeted Attacks
Legislation would establish a separate political violence offense, create an independent review board, and require specialized training for law enforcement and prosecutors. A bipartisan New Jersey bill would create a new criminal…
New Jersey Bill Would Allow Retired Police Officers to Provide Security at Houses of Worship
Legislation would expand the authority of Class Three special law enforcement officers, allowing them to provide armed security at churches, synagogues, mosques, temples, and other places of religious worship. A New Jersey…
New Jersey Senate Unanimously Passes Bill Allowing National Guard Tuition Benefits Transfers
A bipartisan measure would let eligible New Jersey National Guard members transfer state tuition benefits to a spouse or dependent child attending a public college or university. A bill that would allow…
New Jersey Lawmakers Just Gave AI Datacenters Huge Tax Breaks, Now They Don’t Want AI
Just two years after New Jersey approved hundreds of millions in tax incentives to attract artificial intelligence projects, many Democratic officials and advocacy groups are pushing to slow or stop large-scale AI…
NJ Lawmakers Unanimously Pass Domestic Violence Parole Tracking Bill
A New Jersey bill aimed at improving communication between courts and parole officials in domestic violence cases passed the Assembly without a single opposing vote. TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers have…
New Jersey Bill Would Make it a Crime to Protest at Abortion Clinics, Block Entry
A controversial New Jersey bill creating new criminal penalties for interference with reproductive health care services cleared another legislative hurdle after split committee votes in the Assembly. TRENTON, N.J. — In New…
New Jersey Bill Expands Legal Protections for Reproductive Health Care Providers and Patients
Legislation advancing in the State Assembly would create new criminal penalties for interference with reproductive health care services while strengthening privacy and legal protections for providers and patients. TRENTON, N.J. — New…
New Jersey Bill Would Protect Unemployment Benefits for Poll Workers
Legislation advancing in Trenton would ensure temporary poll workers can earn up to $1,000 annually without affecting unemployment benefits or triggering payroll taxes. TRENTON, N.J. — A bill moving through the New…
New Jersey Senate Committee Advances Bill Expanding Seizure of Vacant Properties
Legislation would allow distressed municipalities to acquire certain vacant or abandoned properties through purchase or eminent domain to address blight and unpaid taxes. TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Senate committee has…
New Jersey Senate Backs Shield Law for Trans and Reproductive Care Providers
Trenton, NJ — New Jersey moved closer to expanding legal protections for reproductive and transgender healthcare providers after the state Senate passed legislation designed to shield clinicians from prosecution, subpoenas, and other…
New Jersey Dems’ Voting Reform Bill Clears Key Hurdle After Heated Split Votes in Legislature
Trenton, NJ – A sweeping New Jersey voting rights and election reform bill moved forward in the Legislature after sharp partisan divisions emerged over a proposal supporters call a major expansion of…
NJ Republicans Push Return of Pledge of Allegiance at Public Meetings, Patriotic Readings in Schools
Trenton, NJ – Republican lawmakers in New Jersey are pushing a pair of new bills designed to bring patriotic traditions back into government meetings and public school classrooms, reigniting debate over nationalism,…
New Jersey Could Require Businesses to Warn Customers About Facial Recognition Scanning Tech
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers are advancing legislation that would require businesses to notify customers when facial recognition or other biometric surveillance technology is being used inside stores, entertainment venues, and…
New Jersey Targets Early Utility Autopay Withdrawals Before Official Due Dates After Consumer Complaints
TRENTON, N.J. — Did you ever get automatically charged by a service for a bill before it was due? Well, New Jersey lawmakers want to put and end to that practice. New…
New Jersey’s Legislature Wants to Completely Overhaul the State’s Election System
TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Assembly committee advanced sweeping election legislation Thursday that would create a new independent Division of Voting Rights, expand protections for voters, and give the state broader…