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NJ Transit gets $50K shout-out for World Cup anti-human trafficking campaign
NJ Transit scored an early goal when U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy awarded it $50,000 for its human trafficking awareness campaign ahead of the 2026 World Cup finals.
‘Seeking a path forward’ at River LINE meeting
In the crowded Palmyra community center, Mayor Gina Ragomo Tait pleaded with NJ Transit executives to address problems with transients using the town’s River LINE station and their visits to the Wawa across the street at Cinnaminson Avenue and Little Broad Street.
Bill to create additional UEZ for Burlington City advances
To support the economic development of Burlington City, the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced legislation sponsored by its chair, Senator Troy Singleton, that would create an additional Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) for the city.
Singleton, Beach Legislation to Extend Labor Protections to Cannabis Workers Clears Committee
TRENTON – Aiming to ensure that cannabis workers are not unduly excluded from labor protections afforded to other private employees, the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and James Beach that would ensure cannabis workers are entitled to organizing and union rights, prohibit unfair labor practices, and increase potential penalties for violations.
Singleton, McKnight Legislation to Require Government Entities to Procure Goods and Services From Ag
TRENTON – Aiming to better support the entities that employ and assist people with disabilities, the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism, and Historic Preservation Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Angela McKnight that would require state and local government entities to set aside five percent of goods and services contracts for the Central Nonprofit Agency established by the Rehabilitation Facilities Set-Aside Act.
Food drive goes through Nov. 28
A food collection in Burlington County will continue through Friday, Nov. 28, despite the end of the federal government shutdown and the resumption of SNAP benefits.
As NJ Transit takes over troubled RiverLine, senator invites officials to talk to riders
A day after NJ Transit votes on actions to formally take over operation of the troubled RiverLine, State Sen. Troy Singleton, D-Burlington, and NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri will hold a meeting with light rail riders Thursday evening.
ICYMI: Burlington County Food Drive to Replenish Community Pantries Now Underway, With Mount Laurel Drop-Off Sites
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — A food donation drive is currently underway in Burlington County to help replenish community food banks, which experienced record demand due to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding freeze, which began on November 1.
Burlington County holds ceremony to honor local veterans
WESTAMPTON – The Burlington County Commissioners honored the service of dozens of veterans and their family members Thursday during the annual Burlington County Military Service Medal Ceremony.