The New Jersey lawmaker who wanted to strip the state comptroller’s office of its investigative powers will no longer pursue his bill, caving to critics who warned the move would cripple a key state watchdog and embolden corrupt public officials.

Over chorus of complaints, NJ Senate panel advances bill to limit comptroller’s powers

A New Jersey Senate panel unanimously approved legislation Monday that would strip some investigatory powers and staff from the state’s comptroller over overwhelming opposition.

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