Interested in staying in the know on the current policy and legislative updates taking place throughout the state of New Jersey? The NJSPL has curated weekly updates of the public policy-related news, rulings, and legislation affecting New Jerseyans today:
December 16, 2024 – New Jersey State Policy Updates
Education “Freedom to Read Act” Signed into Law to Protect Libraries and Limit Book Bans - On December 9th, Governor Phil Murphy [...]
December 9, 2024 – New Jersey State Policy Updates
Public Administration Draft of the First State Development and Redevelopment Plan in 23 years is Released - On December 4th, the [...]
December 2, 2024 – New Jersey State Policy Updates
Public Administration State Hiring and Spending Freezes to Address Budget Deficit - Earlier in October and again last week, Governor Phil [...]
November 25, 2024 – New Jersey State Policy Updates
Transportation New York Congestion Pricing Program Launched Despite Pushback from New Jersey - New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the revival [...]
November 18, 2024 – New Jersey State Policy Updates
Economy Governor Murphy Signs Law Improving Job Listing Transparency - On November 18th, Governor Murphy signed Bill S2310 into law, mandating [...]
November 11, 2024 – New Jersey State Policy Updates
Public Administration New Jersey Lawmakers Hear Public Testimony at Second Hearing on Ballot Design - On November 7th, state lawmakers [...]
November 4, 2025 – New Jersey State Policy Updates
Public Administration Lawmakers Hold First Hearing on Ballot Design After County Clerks Called for Uniform Design and Voter Education - [...]
October 28, 2024 – New Jersey State Policy Updates
Public Administration New Jersey Early Voting Period Begins - Starting October 26th through November 3rd, New Jersey voters will be [...]
October 21, 2024 – New Jersey State Policy Updates
Public Administration New State Law Enforces Tougher Penalties for Home Invasions - On October 18th, Governor Murphy signed Bill S3006/3204, [...]
October 14, 2024 – New Jersey State Policy Updates
Housing Senate Committee Advances Bill Codifying Framework to 'Stay NJ' Property Tax Relief Program Amid Financial Concerns - On October [...]