Legislature

Legislation Could Change Workers’ Comp Rules
Legislation Could Change Workers’ Comp Rules
Legislation Could Change Workers’ Comp Rules
State lawmakers are considering legislation that would prevent people who get hurt on the job because they are drunk from receiving Workers' Compensation. Assemblyman Brian Rumpf (R-9) is co-sponsoring Assembly Bill A-779, which he says could potentially save taxpayer money by preventing such claims...
Ocean County Leaders Join Statewide Domestic Violence Panel
Ocean County Leaders Join Statewide Domestic Violence Panel
Ocean County Leaders Join Statewide Domestic Violence Panel
Two Ocean County leaders with decades of legal experience are joining a statewide panel on preventing and addressing domestic violence.   Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato and Judge Marlene Lynch Ford are members of the 21-person committee, which is set to hear from technical experts in March.  T...
Younger Voters Not Making It To The Polls
Younger Voters Not Making It To The Polls
Younger Voters Not Making It To The Polls
Excluding major presidential and gubernatorial elections, voter turnout amongst young and middle age voters is traditionally low. New Jersey's November 8th's mid term election will likely continue the trend, which begs the questions "why isn't the 60 and under crowd getting out to the polls?"