NJ food pantries might gain exemption from plastic bag ban
A bill endorsed by the Assembly environment committee would also redefine what qualifies as a reusable carryout bag, at the urging of a manufacturer.
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Proposed state task force would scrutinize youth sports in NJ
From abusive coaches and parents to bullying by players to unscrupulous team and league organizers, the panel would have a wide range of focus.
Rules released for new COVID aid – now NJ needs its $6.4B plan
Guidance from the Treasury Departments gives states and local governments wide but not unlimted discretion on how the funds will be spent.
NJ’s COVID non-anniversary: Over 500 sick before last March 4
It wasn't known at the time, but state data shows around 500 people who later tested COVID+ already had symptoms by March 4, 2020. Many more were never tested.
NJ ban on plastic and paper bags approved — now it’s up to Murphy
Single-use bags and polystyrene food packaging will be phased out in the spring of 2022, and plastic straws will be only on-demand in a year, if it's signed.
NJ to give docs, hospitals immunity for COVID treatment choices
Medical malpractice lawsuits might be banned for coronavirus treatment in NJ, including possible choices about who gets a ventilator and who doesn't.
Murphy signs law allowing ‘rain tax’ on stormwater runoff
Local governments can begin charging property owners for the water that runs off their land when it rains, under a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.