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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.
Senate Advances Legislation To Promote Assistance Programs, Track Utility Shut Offs, And Fees
Trenton - Legislation sponsored by Senate President Pro Tempore M. Teresa Ruiz, Senator Troy Singleton, and Senator Shirley Turner, to promote utility financial assistance programs and increase data collection and transparency surrounding public utilities, passed the Senate today.
‘Laura Wooten’s Law’ Requiring Civics In Middle School Advances
Trenton – In an effort to ensure students are receiving adequate civics and government education, the Senate today advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Shirley Turner, Troy Singleton, M. Teresa Ruiz, and Linda Greenstein, which would require civics instruction in middle school.