As ACA changes begin, N.J. eyes local mandate
In light of the federal repeal of the individual mandate for health insurance coverage, the state Legislature is eyeing implementation of state-level mandates.
The hope is that, by mandating coverage, and mandating certain benefits, to...
Out-of-network debate restarts in Assembly
Familiar faces, and some new ones, reintroduced the out-of-network debate in the Legislature on Monday.
The Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee met for the first time in the new legislative session with its new...
Christie to be ABC News contributor, report says
Former Gov. Chris Christie has apparently found a way to keep busy now that he's out of office, according to a published report.
NJ Advance Media said Monday evening on its NJ.com website that Christie...
Pros, cons of state bank addressed at hearing
The state’s bankers are concerned with Gov. Phil Murphy’s state bank idea, saying it is an unnecessary move that could disrupt the local network of banks.
The idea was discussed at the Assembly Financial Institutions...
Experts: Dems, eager for GOP seats, should be cautious
When U.S. Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen announced Monday morning that he will not run for re-election this fall, it was a blow to the power the state of New Jersey has in the House as...
Frelinghuysen will not seek re-election in the House
U.S. Rep. Rodney P. Frelinghuysen, whose post as chairman of the House Appropriations Committee made him arguably the most powerful New Jersey representative in the House, announced Monday he will not seek re-election this...
South Asians continue to raise profile in N.J. politics
West Windsor Councilwoman Ayesha Hamilton announced her candidacy for the seat left open by Assemblywoman Liz Muoio after the latter was scooped up by Gov. Phil Murphy as his nominee as the state's new treasurer.
While the...
Trenton mayor won’t seek re-election
Trenton Mayor Eric Jackson will not seek re-election to a second term, he announced Friday. The same day, Assemblyman Reed Gusciora (D-Trenton) announced he would be seeking the office.
Jackson, a Democrat, did not say...
Head of Trades Council rips pick of Sullivan to lead EDA
William T. Mullen, the president of the New Jersey State Building & Construction Trades Council, ripped Tim Sullivan, Gov. Phil Murphy’s selection to lead the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, in a letter to...
Keeping up with Gov. Murphy’s executive orders
Gov. Phil Murphy has been busy in his first days in office, signing executive orders at a pace of nearly one a day since his inauguration. That may seem like a lot, but remember, his...
