TRENTON – This morning, the state Senate approved a compromise plan that would cap future property tax increases at two percent per year by a vote of 36-3.
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Motor Vehicle Commission Cuts Monday Hours To Save Money
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TRENTON – The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission will eliminate Monday hours and extend outs on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, Chief Administrator Raymond P. Martinez announced Wednesday.
NJ Pensions Underfunded $175 billion
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STATE — A new George Mason University study on public pension systems across the USA says New Jersey’s system will go broke between three and nine years from now without massive reform.
Find A Senior Center On-Line
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STATE — Senior citizens looking for a place to go during the day for free or low-cost social, cultural and recreational activities can now turn to the Department of Health and Senior Services’ website to find a senior center in their area. Many of these centers also serve as cooling stations during heat waves like the one we’re experiencing this week.
NJ Receives Federal Funds To Upgrade Library Computers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. –Thomas Edison State College will receive $5.1 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to add computer workstations and upgrade connectivity at nearly 125 libraries across the state.
Lawmaker Criticizes Christie’s Plan To Refinance Transportation Trust Fund Debt
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TRENTON – Democrat John S. Wisniewski, chairman of the Assembly Transportation, Public Works and Independent Authorities Committee, criticized Republican Gov. Chris Christie’s plan to keep the state’s Transportation Trust Fund solvent for another year by refinancing its debt.
NJ TRANSIT Customers Affected By Heat
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STATE – The heat wave has affected New Jersey commuters who rely on NJ TRANSIT trains. Over the past 24 hours, the agency has experienced an increase in locomotive problems related to the extreme temperatures.
Audit Finds NJ Wasted Millions On Unused Phone Lines
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STATE — An audit released today by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) found the state of New Jersey has been paying for more than 19,000 phone lines that go unused and are no longer needed.
Christie Tax Cap Compromise Moves Forward
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TRENTON — A compromise effort to cap New Jersey property tax increases at two percent per year moved forward yesterday.
More Than 6,000 PSE&G Customers Are Without Power
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STATE — About 6,500 PSE&G customers are currently without power this morning due to the extreme heat. Municipalities with more than 500 customers affected include: Fairview, Elizabeth and Jersey City. The utility serves 2.1 million customers statewide.
