New Jersey lawmakers are reviving a controversial bill to stop sending people back to prison for minor parole violations like missed curfews or failed drug tests—unless they’ve committed a new crime. After last year’s pushback from police and prosecutors over victim notification and repeat offender risks, the updated “Substance Abuse Recovery and Accountability Act” includes key compromises: capping technical violation time at 364 days, requiring warrant reviews within seven days, and ensuring victims are notified before early release. Supporters argue this reduces costly, counterproductive incarceration and boosts addiction recovery support, while critics remain wary—especially about faster credit systems previously proposed. The revised bill aims to balance public safety with rehabilitation, aligning with other states’ practices and potentially saving taxpayer dollars.

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New Jersey lawmakers are eyeing a nine percent tax on prediction market profits to boost state revenue, but the bill’s future is uncertain after stalling before summer break. Originally proposed with a higher rate and overlapping with sports betting taxes, the plan sparked concerns about unintended ripple effects — including potential impacts on the stock market and legal challenges, as courts have previously ruled some prediction contracts fall under federal jurisdiction. Critics warn the tax could legitimize these markets, especially since users can be as young as 18 — below New Jersey’s gambling age of 21 — potentially undermining Atlantic City’s casino jobs. Revenue estimates hover around $10 million this year, but long-term projections are murky, and experts question whether the tax might cannibalize revenue from existing gambling industries.

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