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Legislature Approves Bill Expanding Child Tax Credit
A fracas over Statehouse vaccine rules waylaid much of the Assembly’s legislative agenda for Thursday, but the chamber did clear a handful of bills.
Talk of the Boardwalk
The New Jersey League of Municipalities held one of the first major events during the Atlantic City conference season, drawing a crowd to the seaside resort and offering an opportunity for politicians to offer election post-mortems.
NJ Democrats Say Voters Sent 'Loud' Message On Affordability
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey's Democratic lawmakers said Wednesday they got the message from voters “loud and clear” and will focus the remaining weeks of their current session on affordability, though it's unclear what that will look like.
Lawmakers Eye Reform After Slow Trickle Of 2021 Election Results
The glacial reveal of results from New Jersey’s latest general election has left lawmakers dissatisfied and with a growing appetite for reform.
County's Holiday Market Is Perfect Place To Shop For Your Thanksgiving Feast
MOORESTOWN, NJ — As you think about making your shopping list for your Thanksgiving feast, consider supporting local farmers and vendors at Burlington County's upcoming November Holiday Market at the Burlington County Agricultural Center in Moorestown.
DEP Commissioner LaTourette Launches Additional Environmental Justice Initiatives
(21/P036) TRENTON –As the Murphy Administration continues its work to further the promise of environmental justice for all New Jersey residents, Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn LaTourette is launching a series of initiatives to ensure strong community involvement in state actions intended to improve the environment, public health and quality of life in communities historically overburdened by pollution.
New Law Exposes Influence In Drug Review Board, Says Singleton
TRENTON, NJ — Conflicts of interest by members of the state's entity that reviews and recommends drug utilization review protocols for medications must now be disclosed under a law sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington). Governor Phil Murphy signed that law on Monday, which requires public members of the New Jersey Drug Utilization Review Board to submit disclosures of financial interests and involvement in pharmaceutical distributors, manufacturers or benefits managers.
Burlington County Legislators Launch Holiday Toy Drive
State representatives in New Jersey's 7th Legislative District are hosting a holiday toy drive to benefit the Toys for Tots.
Kids 5-11 Can Get COVID-19 Vaccine At Burlington County Clinic
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Families in Burlington County will be able to get their 5- to 11-year-olds vaccinated against COVID-19 at an upcoming special three-day clinic, the county announced Wednesday morning.