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The US Capitol building is pictured in Washington, DC, (Photo credit: JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)

U.S. Senate Passes Bill To Require Internet Merchants To Collect Taxes

The U.S. Senate on Monday passed a bill that could end tax-free shopping on the Internet for many shoppers.

2013/05/06

Bill Would Tighten Ban On Human Trafficking In New Jersey

A bill that would add additional teeth to the ban on human trafficking has been approved by the New Jersey State Senate.

2013/03/18

City Hall in Lower Manhattan (file / credit: Evan Bindelglass / CBSNewYork)

Elected Officials Push For Sick Leave Requirement Bill In NYC

A group of women elected officials on Monday called for immediate action on the New York City bill that would require sick days for all those employed in New York City.

2013/02/25

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks at the podium at a City Hall press conference on federal funds for Superstorm Sandy on February 6, 2013. (credit Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Councilman: Bloomberg’s Veto Of Jobless Discrimination Bill Will Not Stand

A New York City Councilman said he expects the Council to override Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s veto of a bill that would have prevented employers from shunning out-of-work job-seekers.

2013/02/23

New York State Capitol in Albany (file / credit: Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

State Proposal Would Require Background Checks For Senior Care Workers

A new New York state proposal would require criminal background checks to keep sex offenders from acquiring jobs at senior care facilities.

2013/01/06

New Jersey Natural Gas technician Carlos Rojas inspects a leaking gas main that is under water at a home damaged by Hurricane Sandy in Long Beach Island, New Jersey. (credit: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Congress’ Inaction On Sandy Relief Infuriates Storm-Devastated Residents

The debate over federal aid for Superstorm Sandy has infuriated many elected officials, but it is more than a war of words for those still struggling in the aftermath of the devastating storm.

2013/01/02

New Jersey Legislature Sends Minimum Wage Hike To Christie’s Desk

The New Jersey Legislature on Monday sent a bill to the desk of Gov. Chris Christie that would raise the state’s minimum wage by $1.25, to $8.50 per hour.

2012/12/03

Ask Asa: Solving Payment Problems With Verizon

Donald Seeley wanted to become one of Fios Video’s 4.4-million customers. But when he tried to sign up nothing was done, no service, no installation, not a single screw or nail.

2012/05/30

Council Speaker Christine Quinn (credit: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

NYC Lawmakers Compromise On Living Wage Bill

City Council Speaker Christine Quinn announced the deal Friday along with political officials and union and business representatives.

2012/01/13

Report: NJ Democrats To Bring Gay Marriage Bill To Legislature

New Jersey recognizes civil unions, but marriage equality advocates argue that they don’t offer the legal protections of marriage as intended.

2012/01/07

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (credit: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Report: Gov. Christie To Talk Civil Service Reform Thursday

Christie plans to take the Democratic-controlled Legislature to task during a keynote address in Atlantic City for not reconsidering two bills he conditionally vetoed.

2011/11/17

Sen. Schumer Pushes Funding Bill To Rehire Laid Off Teachers

The democrat says the $1.7 billion bill would also preserve more than 16,000 more jobs in New York.

2011/10/20

Passengers wait to check in with their baggage at a United Airlines counter. (credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Sen. Schumer To Airlines: Refund Baggage Fees When Bags Are Lost

Sen. Charles Schumer said if airlines don’t start reimbursing their rising fees when passengers’ bags are lost, he’ll introduce a bill to force the issue.

2011/07/18

New York Senate (credit: Daniel Barry/Getty Images)

NY Legislature Approves Bill Allowing Birth Certificates For Stillborn Children

The Certificate of Still Birth Bill was first introduced in New York in 2003, but failed to pass because opponents feared it would impinge on abortion rights. The language of the bill has since been rewritten to address those concerns.

2011/06/29