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Singleton Bill Would Allow Home Growth Of Medical Marijuana, Subsidize Costs At Dispensaries
TRENTON, NJ – In an effort to expand access to medicinal cannabis, Senator Troy Singleton introduced two proposals on Thursday that would allow patients to grow medical cannabis at home as well as subsidize the cost of products bought in dispensaries.
Letting You Grow Medical Weed At Home Advanced By N.J. Lawmaker
After years of hesitancy among lawmakers to seriously consider allowing people to grow their own marijuana at home, two lawmakers have introduced bills in the past week that would overhaul the ban.
NJEDA And Federal Reserve Bank Of Philadelphia Announce Equity-Focused Research Partnership
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to create a Research in Action Lab on the topic of minority-owned small businesses.
Burlington County Lawmakers Push Back Against Internet Data Caps
Burlington County lawmakers have pushed back against plans to charge residential internet customers a fee for exceeding data limits amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Racial Gap In Vaccination Is Striking – And Dangerous
Editorial
Black and Hispanic Americans are dying from COVID at nearly three times the rate of white Americans, yet based on preliminary data, they’re getting vaccinated at dramatically lower rates. That should alarm us all.
‘Tidal Wave’ Of Evictions, Utility Shutoffs Tests Lawmakers
Edward Jaros lost his job on a Los Angeles movie set during the pandemic and has been unable to find work, leaving him facing hunger and eviction.
NJ Senate Approves Bill To Make Animal Trunk Fighting A Felony
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — The New Jersey Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill Thursday to make it a felony to participate in animal trunk fighting. The bill now moves on to the New Jersey General Assembly.
N.J. Public Worker Pension Fund’s Investment Returns Surged In 2nd Half Of 2020
New Jersey’s pension fund grew by $6.6 billion in the first half of the fiscal year, closing out 2020 with $83.3 billion in assets, Division of Investment Director Corey Amon announced Wednesday.