January 6, 2025 | NJ State Policy Updates
Transportation Judge Denies New Jersey’s Challenge as Congestion Pricing Takes Effect – On January 3rd, a judge rejected New Jersey’s bid to halt New York’s congestion pricing plan which begins on January 5th. The program will impose an additional $9 toll during...
December 16, 2024 | NJ State Policy Updates
Education “Freedom to Read Act” Signed into Law to Protect Libraries and Limit Book Bans – On December 9th, Governor Phil Murphy signed the “Freedom to Read Act,” a law that limits book bans in public schools and libraries. The law establishes state guidelines...
December 9, 2024 | NJ State Policy Updates
Public Administration Draft of the First State Development and Redevelopment Plan in 23 years is Released – On December 4th, the State Planning Commission released a draft of the New Jersey State Development and Redevelopment Plan, which would guide statewide...
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...
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 24, 2024 | NJ State Policy Updates
Health Judge Dismisses Challenge to New Jersey’s Assisted Suicide Residency Requirement – On September 18th, a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging the residency requirement for New Jersey’s Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act, codified as...
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...
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