HOBOKEN – In a visit to Hoboken today, Gov. Chris Christie kicked off an ongoing conversation with New Jersey families on his Reform Agenda for real, lasting property tax relief.
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Bill To Create Motor Vehicle Next-Of-Kin Registry Advances
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TRENTON – Legislation to create a next-of-kin registry to be utilized to notify family when a loved one is incapacitated in a serious accident was released Thursday from an Assembly committee.
Bill To Help Laid-Off Firefighters Advances In Senate
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TRENTON – Legislation designed to help laid off firefighters is advancing in the Senate.
Bill To Toughen Penalties For Airport Security Breaches Released By Assembly Panel
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TRENTON – Legislation to toughen penalties for airport security breaches was released Thursday by an Assembly committee.
Authorities Indict 34 In Lucchese Crime Family Bust
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TRENTON – New Jersey authorities announced the indictment of 34 members and associates of the New York-based Lucchese crime family on charges of racketeering, conspiracy and money laundering.
Lawmakers Want To Re-Examine Changes To Teen Driver’s License Program
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TRENTON – Legislation to examine the recent changes to New Jersey’s graduated license program – including the controversial teen driver decal requirement – was released Thursday 11 to 1 by the Assembly Transportation, Public Works and Independent Authorities Committee.
Bill To Provide Tax Credit For Home Purchases Advances
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TRENTON – Legislation intended to jump-start New Jersey’s housing market by creating a tax credit for home purchases during 2010 was released Thursday by an Assembly panel.
Assembly Advances Expansion Of Rape Shield Law
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TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Patrick J. Diegnan Jr. to create a rape shield law for civil cases was released Thursday by an Assembly panel.
NJSBA Expresses Opposition To School Voucher Bill
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TRENTON—The New Jersey School Boards Association expressed its opposition to a bill that would use corporate tax credits to fund school vouchers, essentially diverting public funds to non-public schools at a time when boards of education are dealing with a $1.2 billion cut in state aid to education.
Assembly To Consider Budget, Tax Bills
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TRENTON – Legislation to protect senior citizens from Gov. Chris Christie’s plan to increase their prescription drug fees and slash their property tax relief, provide a New Jersey homebuyer tax credit for 2010 and analyze the newly implemented teen driver safety law top Thursday’s Assembly committee agendas.
