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Democratic Legislation to Train the Unemployed Advances in Assembly

TRENTON – An Assembly panel recently advanced legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Troy Singleton, Herb Conaway, Jr., M.D., Bob Andrzejczak, Joseph Lagana, Carmelo G. Garcia and Gabriela Mosquera to help train and equip the struggling unemployed with the skills necessary to find work in new industries.

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Democratic Legislation to Train the Unemployed to Find Work in New Industries Advances in Assembl

An Assembly panel recently advanced legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Troy Singleton, Herb Conaway, Jr., M.D., Bob Andrzejczak, Joseph Lagana, Carmelo G. Garcia and Gabriela Mosquera to help train and equip the struggling unemployed with the skills necessary to find work in new industries.

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N.J. man who inspired 'rape by fraud' bill sentenced to 3 years, report says

A Cherry Hill man who lied to his girlfriend about his identity and duped her into giving him $5,000 was sentenced to three years in prison Friday, according to a Burlington County Times report.

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Legislation to Reinvigorate Manufacturing in NJ Advanced by Commerce Committee

 Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Troy Singleton, Herb Conaway, Jr., M.D., Bob Andrzejczak, Vince Mazzeo, Joseph Lagana, Gabriela Mosquera and Wayne DeAngelo to help bring advanced manufacturing to the next level in New Jersey was advanced by an Assembly panel on Thurs.

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Bill to Promote Cost-Cutting Small Business Improvements Continues Advancing

Legislation Assembly Democrats Troy Singleton, Herb Conaway Jr., Paul Moriarty, Jerry Green, Pamela Lampitt and Vincent Mazzeo sponsored to facilitate cost-effective environmentally friendly improvements for small businesses was advanced Thurs. by an Assembly panel.

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LEGISLATORS, SCHOOL DISTRICTS SCRAMBLE TO PUT PARCC POLICIES IN PLACE

With the opt-out option growing in popularity across the state, educators and lawmakers rush to accommodate families who just say ‘no’

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Romance con artist gets prison for scamming Florence woman

A Cherry Hill man who wooed a Florence woman, then robbed her of money and trust, was handcuffed and taken to prison Friday, marking the end of a strange, sad tale of modern romance.

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Bill boosting fines for pedestrian safety violations clears Assembly panel

 Legislation to raise fines for pedestrian safety violations to pay for road improvements, enforcement and education programs is another step closer to becoming law

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Officials push for New Jersey health insurance enrollment

New Jersey and federal officials called on uninsured residents to enroll in a health care plan before the end of an Affordable Care Act open enrollment period.

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N.J. wants to adopt more rigorous standards for teacher candidates

Becoming a teacher in New Jersey would require additional training time for student teachers and higher standards for substitutes under revised rules proposed today by the state Department of Education.

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