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$1M grant to pay for new bridge between Cinnaminson, Riverton
TRENTON — A $1 million state grant will be used to replace a bridge across Pompeston Creek between Cinnaminson and Riverton.
NJDOT awards $1 million grant for Burlington County bridge replacement
The Burlington County Bridge Commission has been awarded a $1 million grant to replace the nearly 80-year-old Pompeston Creek Bridge connecting Riverton and Palmyra.
413,000 NJ mental health records submitted for gun checks
TRENTON — The New Jersey Judiciary is making significant progress in its efforts to provide mental health records to law enforcement about people disqualified from obtaining firearms.
Christie signs 10 new gun bills, including local lawmakers' anti-trafficking measure
PhillyBurbs.com
By David Levinsky Staff writer
TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie signed 10 gun measures into law Thursday, but he held off on several others sent to him by the Legislature this summer, including the most controversial ones.
Bills to assist veterans signed into law
PhillyBlurbs.com
By David Levinsky Staff writer
TRENTON — Measures to help out-of-work veterans and veterans organizations were among the more than two dozen bills Gov. Chris Christie signed into law this week.
She's proud to be a Habitat homeowner
PhillyBlurbs.com
By Chris Bishop
RIVERSIDE — Diane Chambers, a retired schoolteacher from New York, always dreamed of owning her own home.
NJ Now Requires Doctor’s Note For Handicapped Parking Permit Renewals
CBS Philly
By David Madden
TRENTON, N.J. (CBS) — A new law takes effect in New Jersey today that requires those using handicapped placards for parking in the state prove that they are, in fact, disabled.
State saves sheltered workshops for adults with developmentally disabilities
The state’s sheltered workshop program will continue after participants and their families rallied the Legislature to keep it in place as an option for adults with disabilities to do meaningful paid jobs in safe and supportive workplaces despite their challenges.
Bridge Commission introduces budget with no toll increase
PALMYRA — The Burlington County Bridge Commission has introduced a $28.9 million operating budget that holds tolls at $2 at its Delaware River spans, keeping the cost to cross steady for the 13th year in a row.