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On Burlington Island, human nature has been at odds with nature for 400 years. What’s next?

Uninhabited for decades and little known to the public, Burlington Island is a natural resource rich in history and possibilities for the city that owns it and the region that surrounds it.

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Legislation to Redistribute Surplus Animal License Fees for Cruelty Law Enforcement Advances

TRENTON, NJ – Legislation spearheaded by Senator Troy Singleton has progressed within the Senate Economic Growth Committee. This bill mandates that excess funds from animal license fees and similar charges be redirected to uphold animal cruelty laws.

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Does your deed say Black, Jewish, or Polish people can’t live in your home? In Pa., there’s a new way to address old discriminatory language.

Property owners can file a form that gets attached to the deed and disavows and nullifies discriminatory language in it. Pennsylvania follows New Jersey, Delaware, and other states.

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Singleton to Host Public Meeting with NJ Transit Execs on River LINE's Safety, Reliability

PALMYRA, NJ — State Senator Troy Singleton will be hosting a public meeting next week with NJ Transit executives regarding the River LINE — and the public is invited to attend and participate.

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NJDOT Officially Repairing — Not Replacing — Farnsworth Ave. Bridge in Bordentown City

BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has made official a decision it made in June that would massively impact the downtown business district of Bordentown City.

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Burlington County Veterans Expo Returning to Rowan College at Burlington County on October 8

Burlington County veterans and their families will have another opportunity to learn about the numerous programs, support services and benefits available to them during the upcoming Burlington County Veterans Expo.

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Renewed push to help Ida survivors with mortgage relief after Murphy veto

To meet the governor's concerns, revised legislation has stiffer requirements to guard against fraud

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Hurricane Ida victims hope second crack at relief bill wins governor’s support

Lawmakers are looking for a new way to offer relief to Hurricane Ida victims still required to pay the mortgage on properties that have long been inhabitable, weeks after Gov. Phil Murphy conditionally vetoed a similar bill

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These 3 healthcare jobs in N.J. didn’t require background checks. They do now.

More healthcare professionals in New Jersey will be required to get criminal background checks when applying for a license under a new law aimed at improving patient safety.

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New, Fuller Weekday River LINE Schedule to Start on September 23

BORDENTOWN, NJ  After a summer of delays and cancelations due to equipment issues, signal malfunctions and weather, NJ TRANSIT has introduced a new, fuller weekday schedule for the River LINE beginning on September 23. 

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