Christie signs law granting back pay to state workers furloughed in shutdown
Gov. Chris Christie has enacted the law granting back pay to state workers to cover the wages lost during July's three-day partial government shutdown. Continue reading…
View ArticlePlan for opioid treatment — proof 'Christie cannot be trusted?'
Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto blasted Gov. Chris Christie for some of the money being redirected to help provide $200M. Continue reading…
View Article'He's a liar'— Christie feuds with top Democrat over opioid funding
The battle between Gov. Chris Christie and Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto didn't end when the state government shutdown did. Continue reading…
View ArticleLame start for lame-duck legislative session in Trenton
Post-election legislative sessions start more slowly when a new governor is elected. But so far, there's not even a schedule. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Assembly speaker: No word on pot, but yes on gun control
Assembly Democrats made official Monday what had been apparent since early summer: Craig Coughlin of Woodbridge will become speaker in January. Continue reading…
View ArticleTo hook Amazon, NJ lawmakers to OK over $3 billion in tax breaks
New Jersey's biggest-ever tax break offer would kick in at 30,000 jobs — called a more "realistic number" than Amazon's promise of up to 50,000 positions. Continue reading…
View ArticlePaid family leave expansion on table — but how far will NJ go?
Democratic legislative leaders say more people would take paid family leave if the benefit was bigger. But they lack consensus yet on the path forward. Continue reading…
View ArticleNext stage for budget grief starts Monday: Bargaining
The budget stalled over disagreement on whether to exact changes at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield. Company officials agreed to meet lawmakers Monday. Continue reading…
View ArticleState shutdown Day 3: Parks, beaches and MVC still closed
State courts and One Stop Career Centers will be closed on the first business day of the state government shutdown. Continue reading…
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