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NJ Passes 'Ban The Box' Bill To Help Former Inmates Find Housing
New Jerseyans leaving prison may have a better chance of finding and securing a place to live after the state Senate and Assembly on Thursday passed the Fair Chance in Housing Act and sent it to Gov. Phil Murphy's desk, after months of negotiation with housing and civil rights groups and the state landlords association.
Singleton Energy Reliability Legislation Passes Senate
Trenton – In an effort to strengthen energy reliability, the Senate today passed legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would require an electric public utility to replace certain backyard distribution service equipment if there is a repeated history of service interruption.
Singleton Bill To Establish ‘Fair Chance In Housing Act’ Clears Legislature
Trenton – The Senate today cleared legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would establish the “Fair Chance in Housing Act” to provide certain housing rights for people with criminal records.
Ruiz Advances Bill Package to Increase Teacher Diversity
Trenton – The Senate today advanced a package of bills sponsored by Senator M. Teresa Ruiz aimed at increasing diversity in the state’s education workforce, preventing teacher shortages and cultivating inclusive learning environments.
Clean Energy Equity Act Would Help Create More Equitable, Resilient N.J.
Emerging from the pandemic will require more than just a return to where we were before. New Jersey needs resilience: in its grid, in its economy and in its environment. Because it helps meet all three of these goals, solar power should be an element of that recovery.
N.J. landlords soon won’t be able to automatically deny potential renters with criminal records
N.J. landlords soon won’t be able to automatically deny potential renters with criminal records
N.J. Bill Would Help People With Criminal Records Find Housing
Arrests and convictions can keep potential tenants from renting homes years or decades after their release. N.J. could be the first state to limit how landlords can use background checks.
A Plan For New Jersey Residents To Pay Less For Their Prescriptions
Opinion
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a loss of focus on rising pharmaceutical drug prices. The industry bringing forth vaccines to protect our health and facilitate a return to a more favorable quality of life is laudable. However, in the first six months of 2020, when the pandemic was raging, pharmaceutical companies increased prices on 245 drugs according to a report by Patients for Affordable Drugs. The costs of pharmaceuticals have become unsustainable.
Burlington County Restaurant Week Begins On The First day Of Summer
MEDFORD — Burlington County Restaurant Week returns this summer with federal, state and local leaders encouraging businesses to join the week-long event and apply for grant funding aimed at keeping restaurants afloat.
BurlCo Restaurant Week Returns In June, Helps Promote Local Eateries
MEDFORD, NJ – Burlington County Restaurant Week is returning next month, and the Burlington County Board of Commissioners are teaming with New Jersey Senators Troy Singleton and Dawn Marie Addiego to make it the best one yet.