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New Jersey’s cannabis worker protection bill moves to governor’s desk
Trenton, NJ — Legislation that would provide cannabis workers in New Jersey protections already afforded to other private employees in the state is awaiting the signature of Gov. Phil Murphy (D).
Community Support
Courtesy of the Palmyra Police Department State Sen. Troy Singleton, Riverton Police Department, Riverton Borough Hall, Borough of Palmyra, and Palmyra Police officers came together to support Bread of Life Food Pantry’s mission to help serve those in need during the holiday season.
Garden State Game-Changer: Precedent-Setting Camden Measure to Protect Jobs from Artificial Intelligence
CAMDEN, NJ — The City Council is considering a law to prevent artificial intelligence technology (AI) from eliminating any of its 500 municipal jobs, a move that may set a precedent for other New Jersey municipalities.
Gov. Elect Sherrill Selects Binder as State Treasurer, Choice Praised by Lawmakers and Business Community
TRENTON, NJ – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill has announced her choice of Aaron Binder to serve as New Jersey's next State Treasurer and head of the Department of the Treasury. In this capacity, Binder will oversee New Jersey’s multi-billion-dollar budget, taxation, pensions, and investments, and manage a department of over 3,000 employees.
Victory: NJ Appellate Court Affirms Legality of Environmental Justice Law
Newark, NJ — Today, New Jersey’s Appellate Court affirmed the legality of regulations to implement the state’s Environmental Justice Law (EJ Rule). Despite multiple attacks from industry, the court sided with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection that its rule was lawful. Ironbound Community Corporation, South Ward Environmental Alliance, and New Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance appeared as friends of the court in support of the rule, represented by Earthjustice.
NJ teacher’s message to a senator may have saved hundreds of senior trips
A mobile New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission unit will serve high school seniors at the Mount Laurel Community Center during their winter break to help them obtain Real IDs before their senior trips.
Senate Passes Zwicker, Singleton & Cryan Bills to Promote Workforce Development
TRENTON – The Senate passed two pieces of legislation sponsored by Senators Andrew Zwicker, Troy Singleton, and Joe Cryan, which would expand workforce development programs and provide resources for New Jersey students.
Senate Passes Singleton, McKnight Bill Updating Use of Force Policy
TRENTON – Today, the Senate advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Angela McKnight aimed at ensuring that law enforcement officers are prepared for situations involving barricaded individuals as well as that use of force policies are regularly updated, consider the sanctity of human life, and prioritize de-escalation.
Gopal and Singleton Bill to Strengthen ALS Reporting and Support Research Passes Senate
TRENTON – The Senate passed legislation sponsored by Senators Vin Gopal and Troy Singleton that would strengthen public health surveillance of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other motor neuron diseases by requiring confidential reporting of diagnosed cases to the New Jersey State Health Assessment Data System.