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Calls For Long-Term New Jersey Budget Planning To Preserve Surplus
TRENTON, N.J. (KYW Newsradio) — New Jersey's $48.9 billion budget is likely to be approved July 1 without any significant obstacles. Since this year is all but a done deal, some in Trenton say it’s time to think about the years ahead.
Burlington County Listed Among 500 Healthiest Communities In America For 2022
MOUNT HOLLY – Burlington County was once again judged to be among the healthiest places to live in America, according to the latest rankings from U.S. News and World Report.
Singleton Bill To Establish Matchmaker Program For Small Biz Advances
TRENTON, NJ – The Senate Economic Growth Committee unanimously advanced legislation on Monday sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would establish the "Biannual Business Matchmaker Initiative" program for small businesses.
As Murphy Budget Soars To Record High, N.J. Should Be Ready For A Recession, Lawmaker Says
New Jersey residents have grown accustomed to broken promises from leaders in Trenton, as tax relief initiatives and programs that provide aid to schools, businesses and individuals are usually the first to get axed when the state faces financial difficulties.
At South Jersey Riverfront, A 165-mile Walk To Freedom Comes To Joyous End
Walkers who began the journey from Cape May on April 2, to Burlington City, on May 28, completed the last leg with 60 people. A descendant of Harriet Tubman spoke at an afternoon ceremony.
Janitor: N.J. In Desperate Need Of A Worker Retention Law - Opinion
July 1, 2021 was a dark day for me and 27 workers at the Moorestown Township School District. The board voted to terminate an agreement with a union contractor in charge of custodial services, and the new contractor refused to hire the workers. Suddenly and unexpectedly, we lost our jobs, good salaries, our family healthcare benefits and paid vacation, paid sick time and more.
Greenstein's Statewide Police Licensing Legislation Gains Support
TRENTON, NJ -- Legislation sponsored by Senators Linda Greenstein (D-Mercer/Middlesex) and Troy Singleton (D-Burlington) to establish statewide qualifications for all police officer through a licensing program is gaining support as the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee passed the measure in a bi-partisan, unanimous vote on Monday.