NJ lawmakers approve $10B borrowing plan; court fight next
All but two Democrats voted for the plan. No Republicans were for it and say they'll file suit ASAP to have it overturned for violating state constitution.
Dick Codey
NJ Senate votes to allow endorsement deals for college athletes
The NCAA is acting on the issue. The bill's sponsor says that's in part because more than 30 states are following California's lead in allowing endorsement pay.
Step one, again, for banning plastic bags in New Jersey
The proposal was revised to take effect in 18 months, rather than two years. Last legislative session, it was approved by the Senate but not the Assembly.
Plan advances to ban cigarette sales at NJ pharmacies
Legislation endorsed by the Senate health committee would impact retailers such as supermarkets that have pharmacies, as well as stand-alone pharmacies.
No progress yet toward budget or tax incentives agreement
Nearly half the time has passed between the Legislature’s approval of a budget and extending business tax incentives and the June 30 deadline for enacting them.
Legislature votes to extend business tax breaks, inviting veto
Despite Gov. Phil Murphy's veto threat, the Legislature Thursday approved a seven-month extension for New Jersey’s business tax incentive programs.
Plan to penalize pot possession with $50 ticket advances, shakily
Expungement of criminal records advanced easily. But vote on switching to civil fine for possession was shelved, revived, then advanced without discussion.
Bill would have some NJ high schools try out later start time
A bill moving through the Senate would create a pilot program in which five New Jersey school districts would implement later start times for high schools.