Bill would raise fines for not reporting elder abuse in NJ
It would raise fines to $1,500 for individuals, and $5,000 for care facilities.
Joann Downey
NJ looks to address growing shortage of child psychiatrists
But efforts are underway to entice more child psychiatrists to practice in rural, underserved parts of the Garden State
Expansion bill of New Jersey's "Move Over Law" is signed into law
A bill that would strengthen protection for emergency workers including police officers from being hit by people ignoring the "Move Over Law" was signed into law on Monday by Governor Phil Murphy.
Salary history questions banned in NJ in interest of equal pay
Starting early next year, employers in New Jersey can no longer ask prospective workers about their salary history.
NJ Assembly votes to expand medical marijuana, keep taxing it
The 65-5 vote, with six abstentions, pushes the bill one step from Gov. Phil Murphy's desk. Senate approval is expected next week.
New gender, sexual orientation options possible for NJ forms
New Jersey birth certificates now allow people to document a biological sex outside of the historical male/female system. Other state forms might follow suit.
NJ to consider measures to kill off dangerous ticks
Two New Jersey lawmakers have introduced a first-of-its-kind tick control bill in the state.
NJ lawmakers want to require payment plans for medical bills
New legislation being introduced would help New Jersey residents alleviate their medical debt.
State Legislation introduced would provide fire victims some tax relief
Property owners who lose their homes to a fire such as the seven structures destroyed in Ocean Grove last week would see some tax relief until they rebuild if legislation introduced this week becomes law.