Tag: New Jersey State Legislature
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State legislature continues hearing bill that would aid Hopewell Borough
The state legislature is moving legislation forward in the assembly that would aid Hopewell Borough in collecting business personal property taxes on local telephone companies. In Hopewell Borough’s case, it would help collect business personal property taxes from Verizon Communications. Assembly bill (A2991), which focuses on taxation of certain business personal property that includes poles,…
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New Jersey Supreme Court justices allow $10B borrowing plan to stand
The justices who sit on the New Jersey Supreme Court have ruled that New Jersey’s elected representatives may borrow up to $9.9 billion to address the fiscal crisis that has arisen as a consequence of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. The court issued its ruling on Aug. 12 in the case of the New Jersey Republican…
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Republicans’ objection to $10B borrowing plan to be heard in state Supreme Court
The justices who sit on the New Jersey Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Aug. 5 from attorneys representing Gov. Phil Murphy and the New Jersey Republican State Committee. The legal case arises from legislation Murphy signed into law on July 16. Murphy, a Democrat, signed the New Jersey COVID-19 Emergency Bond Act which…
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Legislation expands veterans property tax exemption program
With Gov. Phil Murphy out of state, Acting Gov. Sheila Oliver signed legislation sponsored by Sen. Vin Gopal (D-Monmouth) and Assembly members Eric Houghtaling and Joann Downey (D-Monmouth) that will expand the veterans property tax exemption program to include veterans living in continuing care retirement communities. “This tax relief program is one of the many…
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Colts Neck school board objects to proposed state legislation
COLTS NECK – The Colts Neck K-8 School District Board of Education has stated its opposition to several bills that are pending in the state Legislature. During a meeting on June 5, President Dr. Kimberly Raymond and board members Danielle Alpaugh, Marian Castner, Rebecca Roberts, Jacquelyn Hoagland, Kevin O’Connor and Marci Klein voted to pass…
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Advocate suggests LGBTQ curriculum could make public schools safer
A new state law will require the accomplishments of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) individuals to be included in New Jersey’s public school curriculum. The mandate, according to one person, could help to reduce incidents of bullying and create a safer school environment for students. That was the assessment offered by Christian Fuscarino,…
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Gov. signs school bus safety legislation
Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a package of school bus safety bills into law which he said raises safety standards for school buses and school bus operators in New Jersey. “After (a) tragic school bus accident earlier this year, it became clearer than ever that we must act to protect our children and educators through common…
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New law sets penalties for individuals who vandalize farmland
Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a bill which seeks to better protect farmlands against the threat of vandalism and trespassing into law. Murphy took the action on Oct. 4. One of the bill’s sponsors was Assemblyman Eric Houghtaling (D-Monmouth), who said, “This helps protect agricultural businesses in the state from encroachment that can damage crops…
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Legislators to introduce bill supporting horse racing industry
In an effort to support the local horse racing industry, state Sen. Vin Gopal and Assemblyman John Burzichelli will introduce a bill (S2312/A4413) that designates $20 million from the general fund to the New Jersey Racing Commission for allocation to the thoroughbred and standardbred industries for horse racing purse subsidies, according to a press release.…