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Ankle Monitoring Program for Domestic Violence Perps in Ocean County Approved
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Senate has approved a bill introduced by Senator Troy Singleton that aims to enhance the enforcement of domestic violence restraining orders through electronic monitoring. This legislation, known as S-1385, initiates a four-year pilot program in Ocean County, targeting certain domestic violence offenders.
NJ Domestic Violence Offenders in 1 County Would Get Electronic Trackers Under Lisa’s Law
A bill that would establish a four-year pilot program in Ocean County to electronically monitor certain domestic violence offenders has advanced in the state Legislature.
Amendment to Increase Veterans Property Tax Deduction Clears Committee
The state Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced a concurrent resolution sponsored by Sens. Troy Singleton and Nilsa Cruz-Perez proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the veterans’ property tax deduction from $250 to $2,500 over the next four years.
Burlington County Summer Restaurant Week returns for fifth year
Burlington County’s Summer Restaurant Week is gearing up to celebrate its 5th anniversary from Aug. 18 to 24 with what organizers expect to be the event’s largest and most exciting edition to date.
Burlington County Summer Restaurant Week Will Celebrate Event’s Five-Year Anniversary
MOUNT HOLLY – Burlington County Restaurant Week will celebrate five years of tasty food, drinks and economic success this summer during what is expected to become the event’s largest and most exciting chapter yet.
South Jersey dials up pressure on Philly 'boom car' parties
WILLINGBORO — Letters from aggrieved South Jersey officials are stacking up on the desk of Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker on a familiar topic — “boom car” parties occurring in the City of Brotherly Love and how to stop them.
Burlington County Leaders Appeal to Philadelphia Mayor to Address “Boom Car” Disturbances
MOORESTOWN, NJ – Burlington County officials have formally reached out to Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, urging her to intensify efforts against disruptive “boom car” parties. These events have been a source of ongoing disturbance for the residents along the Delaware River facing Philadelphia.
Bill to Expand Background Checks for Healthcare Professionals Advances in Legislature
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey State Senate has advanced a bill that would expand background checks for healthcare professionals.
Singleton Bill Would Permit EMTs to Administer Glucagon, Blood Glucose Tests in Diabetic Emergencies
TRENTON, NJ — Legislation that would enable faster delivery of care for diabetic emergencies has advanced in the New Jersey State Senate.
If you have old sports gear gathering dust, a special collection effort wants to give it new life for a good cause
SOUTH JERSEY (KYW Newsradio) — As kids grow out of sports equipment, so grows the clutter in garages, attics, sheds and basements. A local sports team and state senator are working together to collect those items and distribute them to kids who need them.