Since June 28, 2004
March 2, 2021
Will NJ Gov veto a bill to repeal mandatory minimums for certain non-violent crimes because it repeals too many?
The question in the title of this post is prompted by this local story reporting on notable legislative developments our of New Jersey, headlined Bill to end mandatory minimum sentences for certain crimes in N.J. now goes to Murphy’s desk. Here are highlights of a story with so many interesting elements (with links from the original and my emphasis added):
A landmark criminal justice bill that would end mandatory minimum sentences for certain crimes in New Jersey, including non-violent drug offenses, is now heading to Gov. Phil Murphy’s desk after being passed by the state Assembly on Monday.
Bayonne Planning Board expected to approve 880k square-foot UPS facility at old MOT site
Rendering courtesy of the City of Bayonne.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
The plan, proposed by the Lincoln Equities Group, seeks to construct a distribution center that would host UPS as a tenant on about 150 acres of waterfront land that have direct access to Global terminals and the New Jersey Turnpike.
“When I first became mayor in 2014, the development of MOTBY and bringing jobs back to Bayonne were my top priorities. This project with UPS helps me to accomplish both and is not only good for Bayonne but for the entire region,” Mayor Jimmy Davis said in a joint statement.
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Assemblyman Nick Chiaravalloti (D-31, left) and Gov. Phil Murphy (D). Facebook photo.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
“This is amazing news for our small businesses and I trust that they will do what is right to keep their employees and customers safe,” Chiaravalloti said in a statement.
“I would like to send my heartfelt thanks to Governor Phil Murphy and Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli who heard our requests and worked to make it happen.”
Murphy announced late this morning that he would be relaxing coronavirus-related restrictions at restaurants.
The Record first reported the news prior to Murphy confirming he would be signing an executive order to loosen COVID-19 guidelines ahead of the Super Bowl.
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Although it was absolute vetoed by Gov. Phil Murphy (D) back in October, Assemblyman Nick Chiaravalloti (D-31) has reintroduced a bill that would allow certain school districts to delay their New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum review and it has again cleared the state Assembly.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
“The goal always was and always has been to give school districts the upper hand in this
pandemic,” Chiaravalloti said in a statement.
“Although the COVID-19 pandemic has understandably complicated this process, it is my hope that the Department of Education and school districts will have the opportunity to focus on accommodating students during this time.”