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Singleton Introduces Legislation to Expand Job Opportunities for Teens in NJ
TRENTON, NJ – State Senator Troy Singleton has reintroduced legislation that would provide tax credits to businesses that employ workers under 18, which he says will expand job opportunities for young people in New Jersey by helping to offset the cost of minimum wage increases.
Burlington County Farmers Market Voted Top 5 in the Nation Again
MOORESTOWN – The Burlington County Farmers Market is among the 5 best farmers markets in the nation for a second consecutive year!
New Jersey Is 200,000 Homes Short, Governor Sherrill Signs Order To Speed Up Housing Production
New Jersey has a housing crisis, and the numbers are stark. The state is short more than 200,000 affordable homes, and residents are feeling it. Alongside climbing rents, homeownership feels increasingly out of reach for working families.
Burlington County Commissioners, Rep. Herb Conaway Unveil Plans For Main Branch Library Improvements
Burlington County has another library improvement project in the works and will be aided by $850,000 in federal funding secured by Congressman Herb Conaway.
Burlington County Receiving $2 Million in State Funding to Aid Families Facing Housing Insecurities
Burlington County’s Housing Hub and its housing stabilization programs are getting a lift from a $2 million grant secured by State Senator Troy Singleton.
Burlington County Celebrates Start of Work to Improve Cinnaminson Library
Another Burlington County library is getting a makeover to make it more accessible and responsive to residents’ needs.
Burlington County's 5th Annual Bring Health Home Resource Fair Focusing On Nutrition, Health, Housing Security
WESTAMPTON, NJ – Nutrition, health and housing security will once more be the focus of a special Burlington County resource fair returning to the Burlington County Library next week.
Burlington County Health Department Launches New Mobile Health Vehicle to Deliver Services to Local Communities
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – Burlington County is continuing to take steps to boost community health with the launch of a new Mobile Health Vehicle to bring important health screenings, outreach and other services directly to local communities.
Sherrill signs advanced practice nurses reform bill
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.
Burlington County rolls out new mobile health vehicle
Burlington County residents now have an added option that will roll into nearby towns for things like general health screenings, vaccinations and other important health services.