“This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to turn New Jersey into a destination, not just a transit hub,” said Dr. James Hughes.
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Essex County Property Taxes Lead New Jersey: Updated Guide Details Relief Programs
“At a time when property taxes are a central concern for homeowners across the state, giving residents the tools to understand how their tax bills are calculated, what the money pays for, and what rights they have as taxpayers is a meaningful contribution to civic literacy,” said Marc Pfeiffer.
Baraka, ex-gubernatorial candidate, seeks 4th term as mayor of N.J.’s largest city
“If you assume that the county line would have given those people a huge advantage, you would essentially come down to who came from the largest piece of the district,” said Julia Sass Rubin.
NJ activist sees fruits of her labor — many primary rivals
“If you assume that the county line would have given those people a huge advantage, you would essentially come down to who came from the largest piece of the district,” said Julia Sass Rubin.
After two years of struggle, lawmakers are poised to rewrite – and scale back – Colorado’s AI regulations Read more at: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article315707496.html#storylink=cpy
Samuel said., “So if something like (AI-driven discrimination) comes to light, we need to already have regulations in place, which will protect the consumer. That’s where transparency comes in. If my credit application is rejected, I need to have an explanation for why.”
NJ Homeowner Property Tax Guide: 2026 Update
“At a time when property taxes are a central concern for homeowners across the state, giving residents the tools to understand how their tax bills are calculated, what the money pays for and what rights they have as taxpayers is a meaningful contribution to civic literacy,” said the report’s author, Marc Pfeiffer.
Pfeiffer and Brannigan Opinion: In Consideration of Public Service
Let’s recommit ourselves to the fundamental values that have enhanced our communities and nation since our founding 250 years ago. This is a time to gratefully acknowledge those noble public servants who, each day, improve the quality of our communal lives through their work.
Two different divorces? Dr. Jocelyn Elise Crowley analyzes how divorce over the age of 50 produces different impacts for men and women in Thrive Magazine, Winter/Spring 2026.
Crowley’s research, based on interviews with 80 individuals, reveals that gray divorce carries many of the same emotional and practical challenges as divorce at any age.
Why Central Jersey rail towns are at the center of NJ’s housing boom
“New Jersey’s housing production roller coaster has been defined by long-term crests and falls since the 1940s,” James Hughes said. “The increase in construction during the 2020s so far suggests a potential turning point that adds important context to ongoing policy discussions about housing supply in New Jersey.”
Stamato Commentary: Gerrymandering’s ugly return—and why New Jersey should think twice
Gerry was flawed; he succumbed to party pressure. But he believed in good governance and stood on the right side of history when he pressed for constitutional protections that endure. They may matter now more than ever.