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Places of worship may be the answer to New Jersey’s housing crisis
NEW JERSEY (KYW Newsradio) — Many churches, synagogues and mosques in New Jersey are sitting on large properties in prime locations with underutilized land.
Plans for an Improved Intersection
Demonstrating their strong commitment to improving transportation infrastructure, the Burlington County Commissioners are advancing a critical project to reconstruct the intersection of Route 130 and Florence-Columbus Road (County Route 656) in partnership with the state of New Jersey.
Advanced Practice Nurses Can Practice with Fewer Restrictions Under New Jersey Law
TRENTON, NJ – Mikie Sherrill has signed new legislation eliminating certain practice restrictions for advanced practice nurses (APNs) in New Jersey, marking a significant shift in how primary and behavioral health care services can be delivered across the state.
South Jersey Leaders Promise to Fight Casinos Outside Atlantic City in Biting Letter
Growing buzz around the potential of casinos outside of Atlantic City has put South Jersey leaders on alert, and on Friday, they signed a strong letter promising to put the kibosh on the idea.
Sherrill Signs Advanced Practice Nurses Reform Bill (Updated)
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed legislation March 30 eliminating key practice restrictions for advanced practice nurses. Senate Bill 2996/Assembly Bill 4052 permanently allows certain experienced providers to practice independently in primary and behavioral health care settings. It also allows these professionals to prescribe medications without a joint protocol agreement with a physician.
Brownie VIP
Troy Singleton recently handed out the last few of his “I Sold Cookies to a VIP” patches to a Brownie troop in Delran.
Sen. Singleton Seeks Volunteers for Riverton River Cleanup
New Jersey Sen. Troy Singleton is organizing an Earth Day river cleanup in Riverton in partnership with the Riverton Green Team and Environmental Commission. The cleanup is set for Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to noon, with volunteers meeting at the Riverton Yacht Club at Main Street and Bank Avenue.
Singleton Legislation to Expand Prostate Cancer Screening Coverage Advances in State Senate
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey State Senate has moved forward legislation that would expand health insurance coverage for prostate cancer screenings.
In Honor of Dr. Seuss
In honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday and National Reading Month, state. Sen. Troy Singleton is hosting a children’s book drive through Tuesday.