December 2, 2024 | NJ State Policy Updates
Public Administration State Hiring and Spending Freezes to Address Budget Deficit – Earlier in October and again last week, Governor Phil Murphy issued notices to all state departments, calling for a pause on discretionary pay raises, limits on new hiring, and...
November 25, 2024 | NJ State Policy Updates
Transportation New York Congestion Pricing Program Launched Despite Pushback from New Jersey – New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the revival of the congestion pricing program, set to begin in January, which will charge drivers $9 to enter Manhattan during...
November 18, 2024 | NJ State Policy Updates
Economy Governor Murphy Signs Law Improving Job Listing Transparency – On November 18th, Governor Murphy signed Bill S2310 into law, mandating most New Jersey employers disclose pay range and benefits in job postings and relay promotional opportunities to...
November 11, 2024 | NJ State Policy Updates
Public Administration New Jersey Lawmakers Hear Public Testimony at Second Hearing on Ballot Design – On November 7th, state lawmakers held their second hearing on redesigning New Jersey ballots where they accepted public testimony for the first time. Witnesses,...
November 4, 2024 | NJ State Policy Updates
Public Administration Lawmakers Hold First Hearing on Ballot Design After County Clerks Called for Uniform Design and Voter Education – On October 29th, the 12-member Assembly select committee on ballot design held its first hearing in a series focused on...
October 28, 2024 | NJ State Policy Updates
Public Administration New Jersey Early Voting Period Begins – Starting October 26th through November 3rd, New Jersey voters will be able to vote early in-person for the upcoming presidential election. Polls will be open from 10 AM to 8 PM Monday through...
October 21, 2024 | NJ State Policy Updates
Public Administration New State Law Enforces Tougher Penalties for Home Invasions – On October 18th, Governor Murphy signed Bill S3006/3204, establishing stricter penalties for home invasions and burglaries. The law specifically creates two new categories for...
October 14, 2024 | NJ State Policy Updates
Housing Senate Committee Advances Bill Codifying Framework to ‘Stay NJ’ Property Tax Relief Program Amid Financial Concerns – On October 7th, the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee voted unanimously to advance Bill S3693, which would codify...
October 8, 2024 | NJ State Policy Updates
Transportation Governor Murphy Signs Bill Launching Rideshare Paratransit Pilot Program – On October 4th, Governor Phil Murphy signed Bill A2607 into law (P.L.2024, c.82.), allowing taxis, limos, and rideshare companies to provide paratransit services in...
October 7, 2024 | NJSPL Announcements
By Megan McCue Today the New Jersey State Policy Lab is pleased to announce the launch of our newest survey, which we invite you to complete here today. This survey, which will take just a couple of minutes to complete, encourages respondents to indicate the...
September 30, 2024 | NJ State Policy Updates
Health Bill Establishes Reproductive Health Travel Advisory for New Jerseyans – On September 23rd, Senator John Burzichelli introduced Bill S3663, which would require the New Jersey State Department to maintain descriptions of other states’ abortion and...
September 17, 2024 | NJ State Policy Updates
Cannabis Gov. Murphy Signs Bill to Limit Minors’ Access to Intoxicating Hemp Products – On Sept. 12, Gov. Murphy signed into law S3235/A4461, codified as P.L.2024, c.73., which will place hemp products under the purview of the state’s Cannabis Regulatory...
September 9, 2024 | NJ State Policy Updates
Education Legislator to Propose Bill to Push School District Consolidation – State Sen. Vin Gopal plans to draft legislation to promote the consolidation of school districts in order to reduce high costs, which necessitate high property taxes and significant...
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