NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—Thousands of workers in New Brunswick will get a raise, thanks to the 61% of New Jersey voters who approved a constitutional amendment to increase the minimum wage in yesterday's election.
Results provided by Assistant City Clerk Leslie Zeledon show that the question passed by an even larger margin here in New Brunswick, where 80% of voters supported the $1 wage hike, which will automatically rise to account for inflation in future years.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—This Election Day, New Jerseyans will decide whether to boost the minimum wage by a dollar immediately and likely cause further increases in the hourly rate based on cost of living.
Public Question No. 2 gives voters the chance to approve the increase if more "yes" votes are cast than "no" votes.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—In accordance with state law, both major party candidates for Governor of New Jersey agreed to debate each other twice, a requirement to receive public financing for their campaigns. Another debate was held between their running mates, seeking the office of Lt. Governor.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—The Governor's election isn't the only one taking place on today's ballot. New Brunswick voters will also select the next Middlesex County Sheriff, three Middlesex County Freeholders, two State Assembly representatives, and a State Senator.
New Brunswick is a part of Legislative District 17, which also includes Franklin, Milltown, North Brunswick, and Piscataway.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—NBToday sat down with State Senator Barbara Buono, a candidate for Governor in the November 5 election, to discuss her views on important local, county, and state issues.
In the August 2 interview, Buono said that a former chairman of the Middlesex County Democratic Party who helped marshall support for her past campaigns had obviously broken the law and should be punished.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—NBToday sat down with State Senator Barbara Buono, a candidate for Governor in the November 5 election, to discuss her views on important local, county, and state issues.
In the August 2 interview, Buono said her opponent's silence on a recent Supreme Court decision that "gutted" the Voting Rights Act spoke volumes about his lack of commitment to an issue fundamental to democracy.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—Parkers can now pay by credit card at any parking meter in New Brunswick, including those without any credit card slots.
Last month, the New Brunswick Parking Authority implemented a pay-by-phone service, Parkmobile, to serve the 830 of the city's 1000 meters that have no slot for credit cards. The system also works at the credit-card enabled meters as well as an NBPA lot on Somerset Street.
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