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Singleton Bills Updating Domestic Violence Laws Advance In Senate

TRENTON, NJ – In an effort to update and reform the state's domestic violence laws, procedures and policies, the New Jersey State Senate on Thursday unanimously released an expansive package of bills sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg and Senator Troy Singleton. In addition to bringing more uniformity to existing procedures, the bills would also require new domestic violence training regimens to be followed by law enforcement, some county prosecutors as well as certain judges and judicial personnel.

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Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Appropriating $20 Million To The Special Needs Housing Trust Fund

TRENTON – Today, Governor Murphy signed legislation (S1255/ A1925) which creates a $20 million transfer to the Special Needs Housing Trust Fund in the Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA). The Special Needs Housing Trust Fund provides capital financing to create supportive housing and community residences for individuals living with special needs.

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Plan To Replace Every Lead Pipe In N.J. Heads To Murphy’s Desk

Across New Jersey, lead service lines lay underground, carrying drinking water from main lines into homes.

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Senate Approves Singleton, Smith Bill To Provide Tax Incentives To Recycled And Recovered Material Manufacturing Facilities

Trenton – In an effort to incentivize recycling facilities to continue to grow within the state, the Senate approved legislation sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Bob Smith, which would provide exemptions to certain energy-related taxes.

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As Newark Eliminates Lead Water Pipes, NJ Advances 10-Year Plan For Statewide Removal

Two summers ago, a typically underground problem exploded into national controversy when water filters in Newark failed to remove lead from residents' tap water.

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Governor Murphy Commemorates Juneteenth By Signing The “Fair Chance In Housing Act”

Legislation will make it illegal for landlords to ask about criminal history on rental applications

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Burlington County Restaurant Week To Kick Off At Marcello's In Bordentown City

BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ – Burlington County Restaurant Week is off and running with dozens of restaurants from all over the county participating.

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Free Food With Vaccinations In Burlington County June 28

Mary's Mobile Diner is offering a free meal to anyone who gets vaccinated at Deborah Heart & Lung Center's COVID-19 vaccination event.

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Bordentown Township One Of County's New Fixed Vaccine Sites

BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Burlington County is continuing to make COVID-19 shots available to residents who want the strong protection the vaccines provide.

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Senate Passes Legislation To Permit Individuals To Dispense Opioid Antidotes And To Provide Support For Those Struggling With Addiction

Trenton – In response to the state’s deadly opioid epidemic, yesterday the Senate passed five bills which would increase access to opioid antidotes and provide support for those struggling with addiction.

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