Assembly

New Jersey Statehouse - Trenton, NJ - File Photo

Unemployment Remark Sparks Partisan Fuss In NJ

Democratic leaders who demanded that the top Assembly Republican apologize may have gotten more than they asked for.

2010/12/16

Vote Recount Returns NY Senate Majority To GOP

Republicans on Saturday regained control of New York’s Senate beginning in January after a recount in a key seat on Long Island certified that the GOP candidate won.

2010/12/04

Analysis: GOP Tests Stronger Voice In NY Assembly

While New York’s political world frets over vote recounts that will decide which party rules the state Senate, the long-overlooked Republican minority in the Assembly is quietly pondering its newfound strength, and celebrating just a bit.

2010/11/20

Gov. Chris Christie holds a town hall meeting - Moorestown, NJ - Oct 28, 2010 - Photo: Tim Larsen / Governor's Office

NJ Lawmakers Still Sparring Over ‘Tool Kit’ Items

Several key measures will be up for discussion Monday when committees in both houses of the New Jersey legislature convene at the Statehouse.

2010/11/07

Credit Checks Measure Advances In N.J. Legislature

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Legislation that would restrict New Jersey employers from requiring job applicants to submit to credit checks before they are hired may soon come before the full Assembly. The measure would bar […]

2010/10/31

Budget Data For More N.J. Towns May Soon Go Online

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Expanded budget information for more New Jersey towns may soon be posted online. The Assembly recently approved legislation that would require the state Department of Community Affairs to post the current […]

2010/10/24

N.J. Measures Would Aid Domestic Violence Victims

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Legislation that proponents say would increase both the protections and rights of domestic violence victims in New Jersey has advanced in the Assembly. One measure in the three-bill package would impose […]

2010/10/17

N.J. Assembly Panel To Talk Economy

Speaker Oliver said Democratic and Republican members of six committees will be asked to serve.

2010/10/03

NJ Assembly Panel Takes Up Property Tax Reforms

The Environment and Solid Waste Committee was scheduled to consider five bills Monday that would give cities and towns greater ability to control their costs and therefore ease property taxes.

2010/09/27