
Trump, Republicans call on Congress to pass voting restrictions in wake of Motor Vehicle Commission software glitch

Trump, Republicans call on Congress to pass voting restrictions in wake of Motor Vehicle Commission software glitch
(LancerE licensed under CC BY 2.0 via Openverse)Those who sent applications early have benefits on the way, says NJ, while aid for some others may take until December
(NJ Spotlight News)Parents here spend well over double the national rate for child care, and state is raising annual credit to as much as $1,250
(Office of the Governor/Tim Larsen)'That's not a good savings account,' says Republican assemblyman, as state set to drain reserve fund by well over $1 billion in next year
(Office of the Governor / Tim Larsen)Leaders urge lawmakers to solve health benefits crisis and update state aid formula before cuts loom again next year
(AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)Governor signs bills that boosters say will shift costs to utilities and add power to grid under pressure from data centers
(Office of the Governor/Tim Larsen)Majority Democrats stand by payments while Republicans lament size of structural gap and level of school aid
(Office of Governor / Tim Larsen)Measures involving solar, nuclear designed to broaden electric grid supplies and contain costs as data centers raise demand
(John Mooney/NJ Spotlight News)Republicans ask: Where is the transparency that Sherrill had promised on millions of dollars in 'Christmas tree' items?
(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)Private schools would reap rewards -- and if you find that distasteful, consider the benefits for poor and middle-class districts
(NJ Spotlight News)Something's flaky when high-income homeowners get a more generous chunk of property tax relief than people with fewer resources
(Office of Governor/Tim Larsen)Sherrill, legislative leaders announce full pension payment, expanded child tax credit, cut in deficit ahead of July 1 deadline
(Office of the Governor / Tim Larsen)Even Murphy, a Democrat, wanted more scrutiny of lawmakers' last-minute requests, and a Republican bill would increase transparency
(Office of the Governor)While supporters say electricity costs would drop, opponents say plants are expensive and take too long to construct
(AP Photo/Susan Walsh)Bait-and-switch, sneaky fine print among tactics that state agencies will identify in step toward transparency
Simi Iluyomade on UnsplashAt last, a review of the patchwork of state and local regulations that delay projects and drive up costs needlessly
(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)Households must earn at least $40 an hour to afford two-bedroom apartment lease and other expenses, report finds
(Office of Governor/Tim Larsen)The state constitution allows a governor to cancel some planned spending -- and gives lawmakers a chance to get it through anyway
(NJ Spotlight News)Mental health service could broaden with bigger budget infusion, though governor is mindful of affordability
(Office of Governor/Tim Larsen)Appealing to legislative leaders who control process, minority party suggests that even some of Sherrill's cuts should be restored