With Christie Gone, Democrats Advance Their Agenda

With former Republican Gov. Chris Christie out of office, state Democrats under Gov. Phil Murphy are busy moving on legislation stymied for the past eight years.

In a legislative session on Monday lawmakers moved forward bills on gun control, equal pay for women and tuition assistance for immigrants in the country illegally. While Christie blocked many of the measures during his tenure, Murphy has signaled that he will sign them.

That’s bad news for gun enthusiasts, who rallied in Trenton on Monday to oppose state efforts to tighten gun laws.

In coming weeks, the legislature is expected to take up measures to expand voting privileges and make it easier to for residents to register to vote. Among the proposals being considered is a plan to allow people serving time in prison or on parole or probation to vote.

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