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Bipartisan Bill to Extend Permit Expiration Dates Advanced by Assembly Panel

An Assembly panel on Monday advanced bipartisan legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Jerry Green, John Burzichelli, Troy Singleton, Gordon Johnson, Patrick Diegnan and Paul Moriarty to extend expiration dates for certain state and local permits.

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Singleton soliciting feedback on legislation from 'Citizen Co-Sponsors'

You don’t need to be elected to the New Jersey Legislature to weigh in on some of the key bills being debated in the Statehouse.

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Legislative Roundup: Ridesharing bill adds restrictions

Ridesharing companies that enlist drivers to use personal vehicles to transport passengers would have to get a state permit and meet safety requirements under legislation advanced by an Assembly panel Thursday.

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Legislation to Promote Donations to ALS Association Becomes Law Legislation to Promote Donations to ALS Association Becomes Law

Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Troy Singleton, Valerie Vainieri Huttle, Daniel R. Benson, Herb Conaway Jr., Carmelo Garcia, Celeste Riley, Gabriela Mosquera and Ralph Caputo to make it easier for taxpayers to donate to the ALS Association was signed into law today.

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NJ ridesharing bill adds restrictions for Uber, Lyft

TRENTON – Ridesharing companies that enlist drivers to use personal vehicles to transport passengers would have to get a state permit and meet safety requirements under legislation advanced by an Assembly panel on Thursday.

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Legislation Would Establish ‘Responsible Fatherhood Initiative’

Legislation Assembly Democrats Troy Singleton, Bonnie Watson Coleman, Pamela Lampitt, Gary Schaer and Benjie Wimberly sponsored to develop a “Responsible Fatherhood Initiative” in New Jersey geared towards strengthening the development of children throughout the state by promoting the positive involvement of both parents in their lives continues advancing.

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Bill to restore N.J. property tax information removed by Christie administration advances

TRENTON — The key state Senate committee today approved a bill requiring Gov. Chris Christie's administration to restore information about property taxes that it had removed from a state website earlier this year.

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New calculations troubling for New Jersey pension system

New calculations show that the pension fund covering retirement benefits for most of New Jersey’s public employees is projected to go broke in a decade, not the 30 years officials had estimated just months ago.

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Allen to unveil bills aimed at building workforce

Sen. Diane Allen, R-Burlington, is going to Burlington County Institute of Technology Wednesday to unveil several new bills she hopes will strengthen New Jersey’s workforce and create opportunities for New Jersey families, entrepreneurs and employers.

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N.J. Legislature sends Christie bill to waive fee for veteran death certificates

TRENTON — New Jersey’s state government would be required to furnish free death certificates for veterans under a bill that has landed on Gov. Chris Christie’s desk.

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