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Taking Inventory Seen As First Step In Legislative Fix For NJ’s Lead Issues
Measure calls for statewide inventory of lead service lines and 10-year replacement plan, but input from lawmakers, interest groups could change it significantly
Uber Reportedly Owes NJ $650 Million For Violating Labor Laws
Uber is being hit with a huge bill after several years of dodging New Jersey’s employment taxes and fees for misclassifying drivers as independent contractors, according to a report published by Bloomberg Law Thursday.
Singleton becomes Chair Of Burlington County Bridge Commission
During the commission’s annual reorganization meeting, Matt Riggins, of Moorestown, was sworn-in as the commission’s newest member, and commissioner Troy Singleton was elected the new chairman, replacing Republican John Comegno, who had led the agency since 2007.
Singleton Bill Would Require All Lead Service Lines To Be Replaced Within 10 Years
The bill is being written by state Sen. Troy Singleton, D-7 of Delran, and will be formally introduced by the senator on Thursday before the Senate panel meets. A draft copy of the legislation lays out an aggressive schedule for utilities and water departments to comply with in order to alleviate the danger of lead exposure from drinking water.
Murphy Takes First Key Step Toward Establishing A ‘Public Bank’
North Dakota is currently the only state with such an institution, backed wholly by government deposits
Capitol Hill Standoff Poses Threat To Funding At 13 NJ Colleges
The schools — including New Jersey City University, Rutgers-Newark, Montclair State and William Paterson — receive $47 million each year under the program
Phil Murphy Preaches Environmental Justice, But Some Of His Actions Tell A Different Story
Members of the Ramapough Lenape tribe in Upper Ringwood were optimistic when Gov. Phil Murphy was elected two years ago, because he spoke passionately about bringing environmental justice to lower-income and minority communities, which often endure a disproportionate amount of pollution.
SJ Manufacturers Tell Lawmakers They Need Pipeline To Skilled Labor
Held at Rowan College at Burlington County, the hearing featured testimony from several manufacturing companies in the region, as well as leaders from the New Jersey Breweries Association and the New Jersey Council of County Vocational-Technical Schools.
Chimeras' Oliver Lilly Loves His Leadership Role
The senior plays center or guard in Willingboro’s potent offense and hopes his success leads him to the same spot at West Point next year
Burlington County Collision: Dems Threaten GOP Power At The Sheriff's Office
The retirement this year from law enforcement of Burlington County Sheriff Jean Stanfield prompted the mobilization of three men from within the department to take her place.