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Guadagno signs 3 bills to honor and aid veterans
Three bills aimed at assisting and honoring veterans and service members were signed into law Tuesday by acting Gov. Kim Guadagno, who assumed the leadership role because Gov. Chris Christie was outside the state for Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s inauguration.
Death of Cinnaminson firefighter spurs new legislation
Under current law, the employee’s family medical coverage ends upon death because the employment was terminated. A bill (A-4062) introduced by Assemblyman Troy Singleton (D-Mount Laurel) was drafted to help ensure medical coverage is not cancelled quickly for family members of deceased first responders.
Family of fallen Cinnaminson firefighter loses insurance
Cinnaminson firefighter Chris Hunter's November death was tragic enough without insurance ramifications.
Healthcare Policy in NJ: The Biggest Issues to Watch in the Year Ahead
Medicaid changes, Supreme Court‘s ACA decision, state health costs are at top of agenda for 2015
Our civic duty
When people from other parts of the world become US citizens, they have to pass a test that includes questions about how our system of government works. Why shouldn’t native-born Americans have to know the same?
Legislative roundup: Construction permit extensions approved
With the economic downturn knocking the wind out of the real estate and construction industries, commercial and residential developers faced an uncertain future.
Fundraiser will help bone marrow transplant patients
Every January, the family plans to hold a fundraiser for the Siani Strong Foundation, which they formed to provide financial assistance to families of adolescent bone marrow transplant patients at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
N.J. lawmaker wants high school students to take the citizenship civics test: The Auditor
Assemblyman Troy Singleton (D-Burlington) plans to introduce a bill that would allow school districts to require seniors to pass for graduation the same 10-question civics test taken by applicants for U.S. citizenship.
GI Go Fund and Assemblyman Troy Singleton Distribute Thousands in Gift Cards to Needy Veterans For Holidays at the Bordentown Armory
GI Go Executive Director Jack Fanous was joined by Assemblyman Troy Singleton and Brigadier General James Grant as they distributed over eighty $50 Visa gift cards to veterans in need
6 N.J. bills that would significantly benefit veterans' lives statewide
The New Jersey Legislature introduced a number of veterans affairs bills this year. Though still pending further legislative action, these measures would significantly benefits veterans and members of the military throughout the state.