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Murphy signs 1-year law lifting 2% cap for school levies in some districts. Is it enough?
A 2018 law that hit some school districts with unexpected funding cuts has put Gov. Phil Murphy and Trenton Democrats in a bind for the past several years. The result is a new law, signed by Murphy this week, that permits those 147 districts to lift, for a one-year period, New Jersey’s 2% property tax cap for school tax levies. It also sets aside $44.7 million in additional “stabilization” aid grants for these districts. Murphy signed another law permitting some school districts facing cuts in state aid to submit budgets within five days of the fiscal year 2025 appropriations act − giving them a grace period to finalize budgets.
Inside deadly Levittown rampage: 911 calls, witnesses tell of unfolding chaos at homes
Editor’s note: The following story is based on eyewitness testimony given in court, 911 calls made by Karen Gordon and Taylor Daniel as well as home surveillance and police body camera video taken on March 16, 2024 and played in Bucks County Court on May 15, 2024. Andre Gordon Jr. is charged and has not been convicted of any crimes in this case. ...
Convicted N.J. killer pleads guilty to 1st of 4 other accused slayings
A man convicted of killing his childhood mentor in New Jersey and accused of killing four more people in New Mexico has pleaded guilty in one of his cases out West. Plea agreements are in the works on the other cases, New Mexico officials confirmed Friday. If you purchase a...
Yet another weekend with rain coming up, but at least there is some good news
Coming off a damp and dreary week, all eyes are on the weekend forecast. Showers have marred at least part of nearly every spring weekend so far, and this weekend looks like it won’t break the trend. However, before canceling any plans, know that this weekend is far from...
Police: New Jersey man tried to con woman out of $40,000
New Jersey man accused of trying to scam senior citizen. A New Jersey man is facing charges for allegedly trying to scam a Colonie resident out of $40,000. Dhruv P. Patel, 33, of Franklin Park, is accused of posing as a member of the Federal Trade Commission in a phone call. Patel told the resident that his name was “Patrick” and he claimed that she was a victim of identity theft and should remove all funds from her bank accounts and turn them over to him for safekeeping, Colonie Police said.
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