News Around New Jersey
By TAPINTO STAFF
June 23, 2022
TRENTON, NJ — The Assembly Judiciary Committee has advanced nine bills, that Democrats say, will help curb gun violence in New Jersey. Assembly Republicans say the bills take aim at residents exercising their Second Amendment rights. “New Jersey continues to lead the nation on fair and robust ...
RED BANK, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy announced back-to-school supplies will be tax-free in New Jersey from August 27 to September 5. Murphy, Senate President Nicholas Scutari (D - District 22) and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin (D - District 19) announced at an event in Red Bank the agreement was ...
TRENTON, NJ — The Senate Education Committee has approved a bill that would change the state law concerning graduation proficiency requirements in New Jersey. S2349 is sponsored by Sen. Shirley Turner (D - District 15) and Sen. Patrick Diegnan (D - District 18). The COVID-19 pandemic is a major ...
TRENTON, NJ — A bill that requires schools to submit critical information to local law enforcement has advanced in Trenton. The Senate Education Committee approved it by a vote of 4-0. Sen. Joe Lagana (D - District 38) sponsored the bill, which would require schools to document "critical ...
TRENTON, NJ — Some years ago, I was covering an anti-tax rally with demonstrators holding up placards damning the New Jersey politicians and policies that they believed were responsible for their high local property taxes. “Down With Big Government!” “Give Us Back Our Money.” “Trenton is a $$$ ...
NEW JERSEY - After extensive water quality monitoring, the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) says New Jersey’s lakes and beaches are ready for swimming. Just in time for the unofficial start to the summer. Shawn LaTourette joined other state leaders in Asbury Park ...
TRENTON, NJ — Calling out Republican leaders directly in a press conference, Gov. Phil Murphy urged lawmakers to pass a gun reform bill package in the wake of the deadly mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Murphy initially proposed a wide-ranging gun safety package in April 2021. He called for ...
TRENTON, NJ — Some New Jersey lawmakers want a “Ban the Box” law for students applying to college. New Jersey's “Ban the Box” law took effect in 2015. It prohibits employers with 15 or more employees from requiring that a job applicant to complete any form during the initial application ...
EWING, NJ — There is still time to apply to a college loan forgiveness program. Last October, the U.S. Department of Education announced a limited Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) waiver opportunity, which temporarily waives certain program rules helping public service employees eliminate ...
NEW JERSEY — Could New Jerseyans be getting a tax rebate? The Republican members of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee are calling on Gov. Phil Murphy to commit to expanding tax relief. An update from State Treasurer Elizabeth Muoio showed a total of more than $9 billion of tax over ...
NEW JERSEY — The Garden State Parkway was shut down last week for miles after a crash caused by a police chase involving a car that was reported stolen. One of the suspects fled on foot through Clark. Officers caught up with him, arrested him and three other suspects who were then turned over to ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Aiming to “lift the unfair stigma” placed on law enforcement, Gov. Phil Murphy along with Acting Attorney General Matt Platkin announced a new police licensing program that will require all law enforcement officers hold a valid, active license issued by the Police Training ...
TRENTON, NJ — “This is a horrendous piece of legislation,” said Assemblyman Brian Bergen (R - District 25) during the Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee meeting on Monday. His objection came prior to the committee clearing Assemblyman John McKeon’s (D - District 27) oversized box ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — More protection is coming for New Jersey’s firefighters. In a news conference Monday, Gov. Phil Murphy announced the new American Rescue Plan Firefighter Grant Program, which will help local and regional fire departments provide first responders with proper protective, ...
NEW JERSEY — “Did you know that the state animal is the horse?” asked Assemblyman Kevin Rooney (R - District 40). He knows a few things about horses. And about public service too. Rooney has over 20 years of public service. He served as Wyckoff Township committeeman from 2010 to 2016, as ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey parents could have more of a say in what their children are learning in school and potentially opt students out of lessons. Legislation aimed at improving clarity for parents and guardians and allowing comment on any curriculum necessary to implement the New Jersey ...
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy announced new legislation Wednesday that would renew abortion rights in the state and expand access to reproductive care. The proposal would mandate insurance plans in New Jersey to cover abortion procedures with no out-of-pocket costs. Murphy also announced his ...
NEW JERSEY — One week after the plastic bag ban went into effect, many New Jerseyans seem to be getting into a routine of bringing reusable bags with them to grocery stores. As of May 4, 2022, large chains and stores 2,500 square feet or larger, are no longer allowed to give out single-use ...
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey is seeing a lot of action! The state has become one of the biggest places for movie and tv productions, and the demand is increasing to historic levels, according to the NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission. "New Jersey's film production industry is experiencing ...
NEW JERSEY — More financial help is being offered for small business owners. Gov. Phil Murphy, along with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced plans to open applications for its Micro Business Loan next month, which will make additional funding resources available ...
LAMBERTVILLE, NJ — “Ida was no fluke,” Gov. Phil Murphy said. In an effort to combat further flooding catastrophes in the state, Murphy announced at a news conference new investments in flood protection. It includes $50 million in the Blue Acres Buyout Program for Ida-impacted communities and ...
MARLBORO, NJ — A policy put in place just five months ago is being thrown into reverse. At the beginning of the year, the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General (NJOAG) updated guidelines on the state’s use-of-force policy went into effect, which did not allow police pursuits over car thefts.
NEW JERSEY — The plastic bag ban is now in effect across the state. So what exactly does that mean? Most grocery stores, particularly large chains and stores 2,500 square feet or larger, will not be allowed to give out single-use plastic or paper bags. Customers will have to bring their own ...
TRENTON, NJ — Now that the weather is getting warmer, the Murphy administration is urging everyone to get “Outside, Together!” That's the name of a new, comprehensive outdoor recreation plan Gov. Phil Murphy launched alongside the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The recreational ...
MARLBORO, NJ — “Don’t leave your key fobs in the darn car!” Gov. Phil Murphy said. Murphy, alongside Acting Attorney General Matt Platkin, New Jersey State Police (NJSP) Lt. Col. Fritz Frage, and Marlboro Mayor Jonathan Hornik announced a $10 million investment in automated license plate ...
TRENTON, NJ — “Thank God Trenton is not like Washington, D.C.,” Sen. Patrick Diegnan (D - District 18). As the author of more than 200 pieces of legislation throughout more than two decades in public service, Diegnan credits part of his success in office with the ability to work with colleagues ...
NEW JERSEY — Nearly one in 11 households reports not having enough to eat in a week, according to the New Jersey Census Bureau. Now, more funding from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is aiming to alleviate some hurdles in getting more food on plates. The NJEDA Board has ...
NEW JERSEY — It has been a busy and fruitful trip in Ireland for Gov. Phil Murphy. The Governor, who says he is a “proud Irish-American,” visited Dublin and Cork with a delegation on an economic mission trip. The mission focused on deepening economic ties between Ireland and New Jersey, promoting ...
NEW JERSEY — It may be a week past Tax Day, but eligible New Jersey residents can still claim thousands of dollars in expanded tax credits. The Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) can still be claimed by those who didn’t file by Tax Day or didn’t claim all available credits on ...
NEW JERSEY — It’s that time of year when the flowers are in full bloom, and so are watery eyes, itchy throats, and consistent sneezing. But is it allergies kicking in, or is it something more? Two latest omicron stealth sub-variants, BA.2.12 and BA. 2.12.1, have been confirmed in the state by ...