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NJ Lawmakers Mull Posting Legal Notices Online Instead Of In Newspapers
Proponents say the measure would save towns and taxpayers millions of dollars. Roughly $20 million is now spent on the notices for various government meetings, contracting opportunities and other business matters.
Lawmakers To Consider New Aid To NJ Cities
The Senate Budget Committee will consider legislation appropriating the money — plus $1.5 million for oversight — on Thursday.
N.J. Supreme Court Orders State To Give Schools More Money
The New Jersey Supreme Court has rebuked Gov. Chris Christie and ordered the state to increase spending on poor schools by an estimated $500 million.
NY Senators Plan Ethics Discussion With Online Public Participation
New Yorkers long fed up with the behavior of politicians in Albany were expected to get a chance to tweet their opinions on a myriad of bills aimed at cleaning up state government.
Former NYC Mayor Ed Koch IDs State Lawmakers Who Reneged On Reform Plan
Koch will release the names of lawmakers who signed written pledges during their campaigns last year to work for reform of ethics and governing, but who have failed to act this year.
GOP, Dem Senators Say Gov’t Shutdown Avoidable
Schumer told reporters that letting it happen would be a disaster not just for federal workers, but retirees, veterans and anyone else getting federal checks.
Future Of NY Schools, Teachers On Line In Budget
Tuesday’s budget hearing in Albany will set the course for some of the year’s most heated confrontations between the popular new governor and the Legislature.
NJ Lawmakers Gauge Layoffs’ Effect On Safety
The Senate Law and Public Safety Committee has invited several speakers to address a recent spike in violent crime.
NJ Budget On Track, But Questions Linger
Legislative budget officer David Rosen was expected to tell the panel that revenue and spending were roughly on track seven months into the fiscal year.
Conn. Lawmakers To Hear From More Malloy Picks
Connecticut lawmakers will hear from more of Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s nominees for top state positions, the first step in the confirmation process.
NJ Democrats: Reverse Rail Tunnel Toll Increase
The Democrats said Governor Chris Christie’s plan to use the toll money to fund other highway, rail and bridge projects is “disingenuous.”
NJ Measure Would Aid Domestic Violence Victims
New Jersey lawmakers have advanced legislation that creates a limited self-defense justification for domestic violence victims who use force to protect themselves.
Internet Betting, Horse Breeder Bills On Tap In NJ
The Internet gambling would be run by Atlantic City casinos and would include all games, including poker, that can be played at casinos.
Probe Sought Into Steroid Use By NJ Cops
Deputy Assembly Speaker John McKeon wants Attorney General Paula Dow to open a criminal inquiry.
Sports And Internet Betting Bills Up For Votes In N.J.
Measures to expand off-track betting options and create exchange wagering on horse racing are up for votes. So too is a measure that would push legalized sports betting one step closer to reality.
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