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Legislation Sets Municipal Contributions For Non-Profit Hospitals
Sarlo/Cryan/Vitale/Singleton Bill Would Protect Non-Profit Status, Provide for Consistent Municipal Payments
World Food Day
In the early stages of the pandemic, most Americans learned for the first time, what it was like to be out of consumer goods, including perishable items like food. It was an eye opener, This time gave us a sobering glimpse into what it is like for someone to suffer from food insecurity: wondering if you had enough food in the house or whether you had enough for today’s dinner. This feeling, while fleeting, for many is the reality for so many of us.
Singleton-Gopal Bill To Assist Disabled Veterans Passes Committee
Trenton – The Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee passed legislation sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Vin Gopal to extend the property taxes rebate offered to disabled veterans to those renting homes or apartments.
N.J. Can Release Names Of Disciplined Cops, State Appeals Court Rules
A state appeals court on Friday said New Jersey can release the names of officers found guilty of misconduct, in some cases going back decades — a defeat for police unions who argued the plan would put a “scarlet letter” on cops who otherwise did their job well.
Domestic Violence: A Relentless Struggle
Throughout the years that I have been writing this blog, I ask myself where I have not only taken a strong stand but devoted a substantial portion of my legislative efforts to righting an ongoing wrong.
One of those positions is domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and it is important that we continue to promote policies that support the victims of domestic violence – not just this month, but all year round. To that end, I have a number of proposals that focus on protecting and supporting victims of domestic violence.
N.J. To Provide $100M More To Help Businesses, Restaurants, Families Hurt By COVID-19 Pandemic
As New Jersey continues to cope with the economic fallout of COVID-19, the state is giving out $100 million more in federal coronavirus aid to help restaurants, small businesses, and families hurt by the pandemic, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Tuesday.
How Secure Are N.J. Election Drop Boxes And Who’s Collecting Your Ballot?
Ballot drop boxes are one of four ways New Jersey residents can submit their vote-by-mail ballot this election, and election officials say the boxes are a secure way to vote.