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Cops vs. Counselors: Do NJ Schools Need To Rebalance Spending?
TRENTON — A state lawmaker is worried that districts might be spending too much money on security guards and school police officers and not enough on mental health professionals.
Mail-In Ballots Have Started To Go Out In N.J.
Election season is underway in N.J. with some county clerks saying they have started to send out mail-in ballots ahead of the Oct. 5 deadline for counties to get them in the mail.
BurlCo Helping Small Businesses Through Zero-Interest Loan Program
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ – The Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders and Burlington County Bridge Commission announced on Thursday the launch of a new interest-free loan program aimed specifically at aiding small businesses impacted by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Getting Help: National Suicide Prevention Month: A Way to Help
Within months of the coronavirus pandemic and the early stages of the lockdown, experts started to write articles about the emotional and mental health impact on society.
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and as the month closes in on us, it’s worth reviewing how important it is to remain vigilant and help those in distress. This is particularly true for young people who face the “usual” pressures of youth, now compounded by the coronavirus.
As Governor Murphy Signed Strongest Environmental Justice Bill Into Law, He Also Spoke Of Desire To Sign “The People’s Bill” Into Law
(East Orange, NJ) – Today, Governor Phil Murphy signed bill A-2212/S-232 into law, an environmental justice bill that would make New Jersey a leader in environmental responsibility. During the bill signing ceremony, Governor Phil Murphy, elected officials, and advocates present also used their platform to mention the importance of another significant bill that would make New Jersey a leader amongst states in the country:”The People’s Bill”.
NJ Election 2020: Voting In New Jersey. Your Questions Answered
What you need to know about how to navigate both mail-in and in-person voting for the November election
Burlington County Begins Implicit Bias Training For All 900 Police Officers
WESTAMPTON — All 900 police officers in Burlington County will soon be trained to recognize the unconscious prejudices they may have and examine how they can affect interactions with the community as well as their performance on the job.
NJ Towns Burdened By Pollution Now Have Power To Say ‘No’
Long sought by environmental justice advocates, new law gives locals ability to reject new developments
Maintaining Our Democracy: Cast Your Vote
In case you haven’t heard, there’s a presidential election coming up. While every election is important, seldom has the integrity of the election process been more in question then now. Adding to the integrity issue is the shock of the coronavirus epidemic.
The sanctity of the right to vote — and I don’t use the word sanctity lightly — is one of the most fundamental rights in a democracy. It is the one inviolable right that separates us from other forms of government.
Burlington County Holds First Ever 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
WESTAMPTON — Of the nearly 3,000 lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, seven had strong Burlington County ties.