Interested in staying in the know on the current policy and legislative updates taking place throughout the state of New Jersey? The NJSPL has curated weekly updates of the public policy-related news, rulings, and legislation affecting New Jerseyans today:
October 21, 2024 – New Jersey State Policy Updates
Public Administration New State Law Enforces Tougher Penalties for Home Invasions - On October 18th, Governor Murphy signed Bill S3006/3204, [...]
October 14, 2024 – New Jersey State Policy Updates
Housing Senate Committee Advances Bill Codifying Framework to 'Stay NJ' Property Tax Relief Program Amid Financial Concerns - On October [...]
October 7, 2024 – New Jersey State Policy Updates
Transportation Governor Murphy Signs Bill Launching Rideshare Paratransit Pilot Program - On October 4th, Governor Phil Murphy signed Bill A2607 [...]
September 30, 2024 – New Jersey State Policy Updates
Health Bill Establishes Reproductive Health Travel Advisory for New Jerseyans - On September 23rd, Senator John Burzichelli introduced Bill S3663, [...]
September 23, 2024 – New Jersey State Policy Updates
Health Judge Dismisses Challenge to New Jersey’s Assisted Suicide Residency Requirement – On September 18th, a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit [...]
September 16, 2024 – New Jersey State Policy Updates
Cannabis Gov. Murphy Signs Bill to Limit Minors’ Access to Intoxicating Hemp Products - On Sept. 12, Gov. Murphy signed into [...]
September 9, 2024 – New Jersey State Policy Updates
Education Legislator to Propose Bill to Push School District Consolidation - State Sen. Vin Gopal plans to draft legislation to promote [...]
New Rutgers University Report Seeks to Reconnect Newark Students with Educational Opportunities
Insider NJ shared a recent report published in collaboration with the New Jersey State Policy Lab and the Newark City of Learning Collaborative examining how educational institutions might engage with unenrolled students.
August 26, 2024 – New Jersey State Policy Updates
Health State Signs Contract with Nonprofit to Erase Medical Debt - New Jersey has signed a contract with the nonprofit organization [...]
August 19, 2024 – New Jersey State Policy Updates
Education Court Rules Students with Disabilities Entitled to Education after Earning GED - In an August 7 decision, the NJ Supreme [...]