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You won’t believe what N.J. is trying to tax now. Here’s the full list.
From laser tag and bowling to liquor and guns, Gov. Phil Murphy's budget proposal has some surprising new taxes that are raising eyebrows. Find out what could cost you more.
A fight over who gets to pick N.J. judges just erupted in Trenton
Critics call it a power grab by lawmakers. The Supreme Court chief justice warns of political interference.
Despite big changes, N.J. Legislature still doesn’t look like N.J. That’s a problem.
NJ Advance Media conducted an analysis of the state Legislature's makeup after an election with big turnover.
N.J. sued for allowing indoor smoking at casinos. ‘We are done asking politely.’
The move comes after a bill that would remove a loophole has stalled for years in Trenton.
Nepo babies of N.J.
Do family connections matter? You bet they do.
N.J. was once heralded for its tough pay-to-play laws. Not anymore.
How New Jersey opened the door to ‘the bad old days of buying government contracts.’
Murphy rejects fines for minors caught with alcohol in N.J.
The governor let stand a provision limiting when police who encounter minors with alcohol or weed can be charged with depriving them of their civil rights.
Why N.J. has failed to ban indoor smoking in the last place it’s allowed
“As of now, the bad guys have won. We now have committed people to die from smoke inhalation."
Long-awaited smoking ban for Atlantic City casinos stalls yet again. ‘It’s a disgrace.’
The casinos and business groups warn there will be lost jobs and profits from a full ban.
It’s now a specific crime in N.J. to threaten health care workers under law Murphy just signed
Gov. Phil Murphy signed the law Monday, citing an increase in violence in the wake of the COVID crisis.
Lawmakers approve more aid for N.J. schools facing cuts. Critics say there has to be a better way.
The proposal would effectively restore some cuts for more than 150 districts in New Jersey.
N.J. election watchdogs resign after Dems send controversial campaign money bill to Murphy
The bill has raised controversy at the Statehouse all this month.
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