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Report: New Jersey, New York, among top states with unfunded liabilities
New Jersey has a larger unfunded liability for post-employment benefits other than pensions than any other state, according to a new report.
What the governors of NY and NJ are telling Biden about border crisis
A group of Democratic governors are calling on the Biden administration and Congress to address the immigration crisis by increasing federal funding for states and passing a border security package.
Electric car mandate? What 120 dealerships from NJ are saying
Nearly 4,500 dealerships representing all major auto manufacturing brands from every state recently signed a letter to President Joe Biden asking him to “tap the brakes” on his proposed electric vehicle mandate based on a lack of consumer demand.
How much? Pennsylvania tax dollars support horse racing industry
Pennsylvania’s horse racing industry saw a dip in state subsidies for 2023 — but only a minor one.
New Jersey lowers standards for teacher certification
New Jersey Gov. Murphy has signed a bill eliminating a requirement for teachers.
Pennsylvania residents with student loans could get a new break
A new proposal suggests creating a state tax deduction for interest paid on student loans.
Pennsylvania drivers getting convicted more often for this driving violation
(The Center Square) – Convictions for driving past school bus stop arms in Pennsylvania increased 47% in 2022, according to state data.
Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary for Driver and Vehicle Services Kara Templeton said that 511 residents faced penalties for violating the law, up from 348 in 2021. Duri...
Pennsylvania considering ways to totally transform dead shopping malls
(The Center Square) — Today’s decrepit shopping malls may become tomorrow’s mixed-use communities.
Making the conversion happen, though, could be driven by state grants, tax abatements and credits.
A proposed bill, House Bill 1799, would create tax credits and abatements, a grant program, and an outreach program to encourage redevelopment of decrepit shopping malls into mixed-use areas of housing
Did NJ veterans die because of Murphy administration? Calls for investigation
New Jersey Republicans want lawmakers to investigate the findings of a recent report claiming the state violated residents' constitutional rights at two state-run veterans homes.
Murphy signs new law aimed at protecting free speech in NJ
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a bill that will make it easier for state judges to dismiss frivolous civil lawsuits seeking to intimidate or silence detractors.