“From Monmouth to Cape May, we’ve seen what happens when you strip police of the power to hold teenagers and young adults accountable for breaking the law."
The latest impact of New Jersey's recreational marijuana law has come into the fold as nearly 88,000 cases related to certain marijuana and hashish convictions or pending cases have been vacated or dismissed.
If you are looking for an apartment, landlords in New Jersey can no longer seek an applicant’s criminal history.
During New Jersey’s commemorative ceremony of Juneteenth, on Friday Governor Phil Murphey signed into law a bill called the “Fair Chance in Housing Act”. The new legislation, which housing advocates in New Jersey also call the “Ban the Box” bill only gives landlords authority to ask if an applicant is registered as a sex offender, or if they have a conviction for manufacturing methamphetamine on federal housing property.
When Governor Murphy lifted the mask mandate the week leading up to Memorial Day Weekend, it was a breath of fresh air. Not only was it a good sign that together, New Jersians worked diligently to manage and beat this virus, but the results of our efforts have provided us with choices.
Jersey Shore State Senator Robert Singer says there needs to be more clarity by Governor Murphy over the opening of community pools and less restrictions in place to let people enjoy themselves this summer.
It didn't take long after Governor Phil Murphy announced this week that masks would be required for in-person voting at the polls in the primary election for Ocean County Assemblyman Ron Dancer (R) to toss out the red challenge flag.
"I just think this entire pandemic, especially in New Jersey, we have felt the heavy weight of an oppressive government. We have been ruled by executive order for over a year at this point in time," Senator Mike Testa said.
We are a year plus into the Covid-19 pandemic and certainly have more answers than we had a year ago at this time but for many restaurants and small businesses, that's not the case.
The Toms River Township Council is following the action taken by the Berkeley Township Council and the Seaside Heights Council in introducing resolutions calling for a repeal of the Marijuana Law.