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Drug prices are obscene, and Murphy is blocking the smart solution

Editorial

Lisa Wetzel-Trainor, a freelance writer with a chronic illness, had long feared what would happen if she lost the insurance coverage she gets through her husband, a public school teacher. She’d have to pay the full cost of a drug she needs to manage her debilitating brain fog from severe ADHD: More than $1,000 a month.

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Murphy vows help on N.J. property taxes, car thefts, Shore towns in State of the State speech

Proclaiming to be “building the next New Jersey,” Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday used his fifth State of the State address to urge more people to apply for property tax relief and vowed to assist Jersey Shore towns, fight opioid addiction and car thefts, and reform the state’s complicated liquor license laws.

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Could a new, permanent homeless shelter come to Burlington County?

MOUNT HOLLY−The county is pursuing a plan for a permanent homeless shelter.

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New prescription drug price caps don’t benefit everyone

Only covering about a third of NJ residents

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Burlington County Library System accepts $1 million in state funding for improvements to Main Library, three branches

WESTAMPTON – Four Burlington County libraries will undergo facilities upgrades with $1 million in state funding secured by State Senator Troy Singleton.

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Burlington County Animal Shelter waives adoption fees for December

Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? Consider the gift of love and companionship that comes with adopting a dog or cat from the Burlington County Animal Shelter.

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Burlington County Commissioners renew leases for senior nutrition sites

MOUNT HOLLY – Burlington County senior citizens will continue to have multiple locations to go for healthy meals, socialization and enrichment in 2023.

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National Wreaths Across America Day in Burlington County

BEVERLY, N.J. (CBS) -- Saturday is National Wreaths Across America Day. It's an effort to remember, honor and learn about our nation's fallen heroes.

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State Senate advances legislation that would expand R&D tax credit on clean energy, numerous other sectors

Legislation that would spur beneficial advancements in clean energy (as well as transportation and manufacturing) was advanced this week by the state Senate Commerce Committee.

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