New Jersey: New Laws To Be Aware Of For 2024
We are a few short weeks away from turning the calendar to a new year. This means that there are a few new laws to know about for 2024.
As an overview, here are a few essential topics with new laws to be aware of as we turn the calendar to 2024. In fact, some of them take hold starting immediately in January. Though the subject of new rules can often have a negative connotation, many of these will have a positive impact for residents of the Garden State. Let’s start with everyone’s favorite category, money.
Tax + Minimum Wage
As we head into the first quarter, we also face the kickoff of tax season. Back in June, the state announced that “Governor Phil Murphy signed the Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Act into Law on Friday, building on the historic progress made over the last five years with new investments centered around increasing affordability, promoting fiscal responsibility, and creating world-class opportunities for everyone to succeed.” This provides new and improved levels of tax for properties and school funding.
Fox29 broke it down further explaining, “New Jersey’s Child Tax Credit program will also increase, now providing up to $1,000 per child under age 6 for families earning under $30,000.”
You can read the full detailed 2024 budget signed into legislature here.
Next, we will see the state minimum wage increase to $15.13. For most employers this will be an increase of one dollar for 2024.
Birth Control Access
Governor Murphy also recently approved certain forms of birth control to be accessible without the need for a doctor’s prescription. Particular contraception will be available over the counter at many pharmacies. Furthermore, this will be under a “no residency” policy where you do not have to be a New Jersey resident to purchase the birth control.
In addition to the new laws for New Jersey in 2024, the state details that the economy, environment, education, and healthcare remain as key initiatives under Governor Murphy.
3 Possible Quarterback Scenarios For the 2024 New York Giants
Well, this has certainly been a nightmare season for the New York Giants so far. The harsh reality is that Daniel Jones is out for a full year with a very unfortunate knee injury. Now, we are left with pondering what the possible quarterback scenarios for the Giants could be in 2024.
2023 was expected to be a year of growth, with a playoff push seeming like a very reasonable goal. We had a revigorated Saquon Barkley, the reigning coach of the year Brian Daboll, and a now $40-million-a-year franchise guy in Daniel Jones.
To put the first half of this season in perspective, after nine games so far, the stars of the team Barkley and Jones, only played two games together. The team has been crushed with injuries. This includes the best offensive lineman on Big Blue, Andrew Thomas. Big number 78 has barely played.
It’s unbelievable the difference ten weeks makes. In late August, there were NFL analysts who suggested the GMEN could challenge the Philadelphia Eagles for the top spot in the NFC East. Now, we are wondering who the quarterback will be moving forward.
Here Are The Realistic Possibilities
Right now, we are dealing with an open wound. We are a few emotional days removed from the news that Daniel Jones tore his ACL in Las Vegas vs. the Raiders. Furthermore, the poor guy was just returning from a neck injury. However, there are serious questions as to whether or not Jones will ever wear #8 for the Giants again.
This upcoming NFL draft features one of the best quarterback classes of the past ten years. In addition, these players each have unique skill sets that differentiate themselves from their competitors. The NFL is a QB-driven league. In fact, without a solid, healthy quarterback on your roster, your chances are limited.
The only week on the upcoming schedule that looks favorable is the bye week. Two games still remain vs. the NFC champion Eagles as do road games vs. the Cowboys, the Commanders, and the Saints.
Still, there are three general scenarios the Giants could be faced with at quarterback for 2024. One of them includes Jones, one of them does not, and the third is somewhere in between. So, in no particular order, here are the three possibilities.
Jeff Gorra is a Boston-based writer who has been with Beasley Media Group since the beginning of 2023. He writes about restaurants and food, as well as sports and rock music. His experience also includes show hosting and in-depth creative writing in rock and reggae dub music. Jeff’s an avid surfer, New York Giants, and Pearl Jam fan, however, if you make unforgettable pizza, he is sure to find you.
