Bill to strip New Jersey comptroller’s powers advances after chaotic, unanimous committee vote
Opponents of the bill were frequently silenced, while supporters were allowed to speak as long as they wanted.
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NJ watchdog says health benefit funds still haven’t implemented required reforms
The insurance funds had 60 days to pass resolutions adopting corrective action plans.
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Bridgeton Schools overspent nearly $8 million on health benefits, New Jersey state audit finds
An insurance broker allegedly steered the school district away from potentially cheaper alternatives.
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New Jersey watchdog warns proposal to weaken his office would benefit the powerful and undermine accountability
Legislative leaders want to take away the comptroller’s investigatory power.
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Mikie Sherrill becomes New Jersey’s first Democratic woman governor after defeating Trump-backed rival
As of 11:32 p.m., Sherrill won 56.2% of the vote, with more than 95% of votes in.
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George Norcross threatens lawsuit over New Jersey racketeering case, seeks reporters’ records
Under the state’s shield law, reporters are protected from disclosung notes and sources.
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To fight rising wildfire danger, New Jersey turns to tree thinning in the Pinelands
Tree thinning will begin next spring.
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A closer look at PJM, the obscure energy giant driving up electricity costs in the Northeast
The CEO of PJM earned a base salary of $1.2 million last year, records show.
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New Jersey politicians silent on watchdog report detailing covert takeover of public insurance funds
The two main candidates running for governor ignored repeated calls and emails seeking comment on the issue last week.
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Watchdog report: Norcross-founded firm violated conflict laws, broke disclosure rules in covert takeover of public health insurance funds
A private company has effectively taken over health insurance funds that serve hundreds of NJ towns and school boards, the state comptroller says.
