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DiMaio calls Murphy out for trying to derail democracy TRENTON, N.J. – The Joint Management Commission – comprising four legislative staff and four staff from the governor’s office – is considering limiting access to the state capitol complex for legislators, staff and the public if they are not vaccinated. Assemblyman John DiMaio said that infringes on[...]
NJ already revamps plan to dole out $14B in business tax breaks Published: July 5, 2021 Governor Phil Murphy announces his major economic agenda on October 1, 2018 in Nutley, NJ. (Edwin J. Torres/Governor's Office) TRENTON – Sweeping changes have already been approved for the 7-year, $14 billion tax incentive programs enacted in January. At least one is directly related to the pandemic, making it a bit easier for businesses to receive credits even if their employees are working from home. But nearly every new incentive program was tweaked in some way in the 213-page bill, which Gov. Phil Mu...
TRENTON — Eight bills aimed at easing access to transportation for people with special needs such as autism advanced Monday in the Assembly. With little dissension, the Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee passed eight bills directing steps to be taken by NJ Transit and the state Department of Transportation and Department of Human Services. The Senate companions for the bills haven’t yet been taken up. Get our free mobile app “These are really important initiatives to increase the freedom and the ability to travel for individuals with disabilities,” said Jaco...
TRENTON, N.J. – The Democrat-controlled legislature sent S2586/A4369 to Phil Murphy’s desk on Monday where the legislation faces an uncertain fate. The “social justice” bill takes aim at mandatory minimum sentences for a variety of criminal offenses; however, a summertime amendment inserted by State Senator Nicholas Sacco (D-North Arlington) would also eliminate mandatory minimums for – Trenton Republicans opposed the bill accordingly. Assemblyman John DiMaio (R-Warren) even attempted to strike official misconduct from the bill with an amendment of his own but Democrats stood be...