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Burlington County Lawmakers Collecting Canned Foods To Assist Families Impacted by SNAP Suspension
The Burlington County Commissioners are teaming up with State Senator Troy Singleton and Assembly members Carol Murphy, Andrea Katz and Balvir Singh to collect canned foods and other unexpired nonperishable items to assist food insecure families impacted by the suspension of federal food assistance benefits.
Burlington City poised for new economic boost under proposed urban enterprise zone
TRENTON, N.J. – Burlington City could soon gain a powerful new economic development tool under legislation introduced Monday by Sen. Troy Singleton that would authorize the creation of an additional Urban Enterprise Zone in the historic Delaware River municipality.
First incoming class of vet school enrolls 75 students
GLASSBORO — A large crowd gathered on the morning of Oct. 3 here on the Rowan University campus — formerly Glassboro State College — to celebrate a new milestone for livestock farmers in the Garden State, the opening of the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine.
NJ Historic Trust Recommends Burlington County Get $750,000 Grant for More Preservation Work at Historic Smithville Park
EASTAMPTON, NJ – Burlington County’s plans to preserve more of historic Smithville is getting some help from the New Jersey Historic Trust.
New Jersey Bills Aim to Curb Frivolous Lawsuits, Limit Agritourism Liability
New Jersey Farm Bureau is supporting two bills that would expand legal protections for farmers.
For NJ kids’ safety, app stores need accountability — and a national standard
Opinion
As back-to-school season is in full swing, I have been reflecting on my time with my five kids — including my oldest, who’s gearing up for college — and I’m reminded how deeply technology is woven into their lives.
NJ Black Heritage Trail sites multiplying across South Jersey. The latest on the project
South Jersey is well represented on the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail, with some 34 sites approved thus far for the trail — and more to come.
Singleton Announces HOME Initiative to Combat Housing Crisis
Comprehensive bill package would modernize zoning system, remove barriers, and promote opportunity
Singleton Introduces Legislation to Provide Childcare Tax Credits to Employers
TRENTON – In an effort to make childcare more affordable and accessible and incentivize businesses to assist their employees with childcare, Senator Troy Singleton introduced legislation that would provide tax credits to employers for expenses incurred in the provision of childcare services to their employees.
Singleton Introduces Legislation to Reallocate Funds to Pedestrian Safety and Law Enforcement in Burlington
TRENTON – Aiming to better fund pedestrian safety efforts and reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities, Senator Troy Singleton introduced legislation this week that would reallocate fines that are issued for violations of “Antwan’s Law” to be entirely dedicated to Burlington City for the specific and sole purposes of pedestrian safety and law enforcement.