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Burlington County Commissioners, Senator Troy Singleton Congratulate New RCBC Board of Trustees Chair Robin Walton
MOUNT HOLLY – The Burlington County Board of Commissioners applauded the selection of Robin A. Walton as the new chair of the Rowan College at Burlington County Board of Trustees, saying the Trustees’ choice will usher in a new era of strong leadership at the county college.
Singleton Bill Requiring Government, Civic Instruction In College Advances
TRENTON, NJ – In an effort to provide college students with a strong foundation of our nation's government, the Senate Higher Education Committee last week advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would require students enrolled in public colleges or universities to receive instruction on American government and civic engagement.
N.J. Committee Approves A Measure That Would Require Civics Education For College Students
A bill that would require students at New Jersey public colleges and universities to receive instruction on American government and civic engagement is one step closer to passage after a Senate committee approved it earlier this week.
County School Administrators Join Stigma-Free Initiative
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ – The Burlington County Commissioners' efforts to make Burlington County a stigma-free county is picking up more support.
Lawmakers Approve Package Of Bills Aimed At Benefitting Veterans And Military Families
TRENTON, NJ — Lawmakers are aiming to make New Jersey more welcoming for veterans and military families by expanding tax credits for the companies that employ them and ensuring dependents of military personnel have access to community-based services.
Fast-tracked Effort To Reduce Prescription Drug Costs For Some In N.J. Wins Key Support
Fueled in part by the outrage over the soaring costs for lifesaving drugs, two state legislative committees Monday approved a package of bills to curb prices on prescriptions in New Jersey and more carefully regulate pharmacy benefit managers that are hired to negotiate discounts.
Singleton Prescription Drug Affordability Measure Advances In Senate
TRENTON, NJ – In an effort to make prescription drugs more affordable, the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee on Thursday advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Jim Beach that would establish the Prescription Drug Affordability Board with the goal of guarding New Jerseyans from the high costs of prescription drug products.
Amazon Increases Education Emphasis: N.J.’s Top Corporate Employer Expands Career Choice Program
In the past decade, approximately 2,700 Amazon workers in New Jersey have taken advantage of the company’s unique Career Choice program — one in which the company pays for workers who want to advance their education, whether it be finishing up a high school equivalency, a certificate program or going to college.
New Business To fill South Jersey Food Desert City With Groceries And More
BURLINGTON CITY — A new small business will bring a grocery store and more to a major section of Burlington City, which lacks a supermarket and convenient access to healthy, fresh and affordable food.