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Bill Would Help Seniors With Property Taxes, Save NJ Money On Checks
One hundred sixty-six thousand New Jersey seniors are in line for a property tax break. It’s called the “Senior Freeze.” For a few decades now, eligible citizens over 65 get checks in the mail to reimburse some of what they pay in property taxes. A bill working its way through the Legislature would save the state money it’s spent cutting and mailing checks and save seniors by issuing a credit on the property taxes they have to pay. The bill’s sponsor is Assemblyman Troy Singleton. He spoke with NJTV News Anchor Mary Alice Williams about the proposal’s specifics.
Assemblyman Troy Singleton Teaches Eastampton Students Ins And Outs Of Legislative Branch
EASTAMPTON — Jason Jeffries didn't think much of it as he raised his hand to answer Assemblyman Troy Singleton's question: "Who doesn't care about politics?"
Singleton, D-7th of Palmyra, immediately called the eighth-grader to the front of the room filled with over 70 of his classmates, gave Jason his pin, and told him he was going to be the assemblyman for the day.
"I was a little bit nervous, because I didn't know if I'd be able to answer all of the questions," Jason said.
$400 Million In Supplemental Spending Could Smooth Way To Transportation Projects
Bipartisan backers of proposal say it will ease burden on local taxpayers and generate jobs in construction industry.
A year can make a big difference. A bitter political impasse brought state-funded transportation projects to a halt last year, but Gov. Chris Christie and lawmakers are now working together to rush out new spending on road, bridge, and rail projects.
For NJ Hospitals, Deep Concerns Over Medicaid Repeal
The state's med centers have become less reliant on charity care. Loss of Obamacare funds may put them on shaky ground.
The federal expansion of Medicaid under Obamacare has been a runaway success in New Jersey — not only covering 552,000 residents over three years, but firming up the finances of the state's most vulnerable hospitals.
Former Atlantic Club Casino To Be Sold, Converted To Indoor Water Park
Ventnor-based R&R Development Group has entered into an agreement to purchase the shuttered Atlantic Club casino in Atlantic City and convert the property into a large-scale indoor water park.
NJ Senate Approves Trump-Inspired Legislation; Two Immigration Bills Fall Short
TRENTON — New Jersey lawmakers took another step toward approving legislation that could keep President Donald Trump off the state's election ballot in 2020 unless he reveals his tax returns.
Interfaith Prayer Service Held In Maple Shade
Maple Shade, NJ (WTXF) - An Interfaith prayer service was held in Maple Shade, New Jersey, Thursday night to stand up against hate.
Will State Stop Cutting Checks To Seniors, Give Property Tax Credit Instead?
Lawmakers say bipartisan move to change NJ’s ‘senior-freeze’ property-tax reimbursement program would help homeowners on fixed incomes and save on administrative costs.
N.J. Considers Tax Break To Help First-Time Buyers Save For House
A bill advancing through the New Jersey Legislature would create a tax-free savings account program to help first-time homebuyers accumulate the money for a down payment.
Money deposited in those accounts would be excluded from gross income, said Assemblyman Troy Singleton.
Christie Takes Action That Could Make It Easier To Legally Carry A Handgun In N.J.
TRENTON -- Gov. Chris Christie on Monday announced the adoption of a revised regulation that could increase the odds that local law enforcement will approve residents' applications for permission to carry a handgun.