What our legislature would be called if it were a sports team
How about the 'Trenton Taxers'? Continue reading…
View ArticleNJ Transit, water top lawmakers' priorities for 2020 session
Democrats remain in control of the Legislature, though a little less firmly after Republicans gained three seats in the 2019 midterms. Continue reading…
View ArticleDelay redistricting? NJ voters to decide on keeping current map
Democrats vote to put a constitutional amendment on November's ballot that would keep current map for 2021 election due to COVID-induced census delays. Continue reading…
View ArticleAn idea to make presidential candidates pay attention to NJ
Proposed constitutional amendments call for awarding presidential electoral votes by congressional district and creating smaller state Assembly districts. Continue reading…
View ArticleAll-important redistricting begins for NJ legislative map
Retired Judge Philip Carchman, the court-appointed 11th member of the Apportionment Commission, says mediating a compromise map is "critical if not paramount." Continue reading…
View ArticleNJ's 2023 midterm election begins now with redistricting map
Republican gains in legislative elections raise the stakes for what's already a crucial exercise in adjusting the boundaries of Senate and Assembly districts. Continue reading…
View Article670 new laws in NJ ... and lots of not-quite laws that fell short
Gov. Phil Murphy's first term saw the most laws in a four-year span since 1982-85. But plenty of bills you may have heard of didn't make the final cut. Continue reading…
View ArticleSweeney sues to reverse removal from NJ redistricting panel
Former Senate President Steve Sweeney says it's too late to name a replacement, that he didn't deserve removal and that South Jersey is now unrepresented. Continue reading…
View ArticleDrafts released of maps that could decide Statehouse control
The public has until 3 p.m. Tuesday to register to testify on the legislative redistricting plan at a Wednesday night online hearing. Continue reading…
View ArticleWhat's your new NJ legislative district? 20% moved on new map
Check your city or town here, on a district-by-district look at what changes on the map of the 40 legislative districts for the elections in the 2020s. Continue reading…
View ArticleLegislature approves Christie’s low-income tax credit hike
New Jersey residents with low incomes could see higher tax rebates under a proposal from Gov. Chris Christie being considered by the Legislature. Continue reading…
View ArticlePoll: Few New Jerseyans aware of next week’s election
On Nov. 3, the entire New Jersey Assembly is up for a vote. Based on results from a new poll, it's likely that many New Jersey voters will choose to sit this election out. Continue reading…
View ArticleAfter election, a mixed bag for women in NJ Legislature
This week's election in New Jersey saw a slight shift for women in the State Assembly. But overall, their numbers did not change much. Continue reading…
View ArticleMurphy's first year ending with a whimper
Phil Murphy is wrapping up his first year as New Jersey Governor, and he has little to show for it. Continue reading…
View ArticlePublic Spaces to Offer Adult Changing Tables in NYS?
Senator Harckham is introducing new legislation in NY to provide more accessible changing tables in public areas, promoting safety and dignity for all. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew York Is Cracking Down On Illegal 'Ghost Cars'
Are you operating a 'ghost car'? Would you know one if you saw one? New York is cracking down on this illegal activity. Continue reading…
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