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Legislation to Help First-Time Homebuyers Save for Homeownership Advances
TRENTON – The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced legislation to establish the New Jersey First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account Program.
Legislation to Strengthen Emergency Medical Services and Improve Statewide Coordination Advances
TRENTON – The Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee advanced legislation to require the Department of Health (DOH) to develop a comprehensive Statewide Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Plan aimed at improving coordination, access, and quality of emergency medical care across New Jersey.
The bill, S-1772, sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and James Beach, would establish a Statewide EMS Plan within the Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS). The plan would set short and long-term goals to create a more coordinated, efficient EMS system, while allowing for regional EMS plans tailored to the specific needs of communities throughout the State.
Lawmakers Look To Codify NJ Veteran Homelessness Initiative
UNION, N.J. (PIX11) — Once an Army combat medic, Frank “Doc” Schupp does all he can for New Jersey’s veterans.
It’s A Wrap
NJ Transit unveiled the first vehicle on the River LINE to feature a fully renovated passenger compartment, as well as a recent engine overhaul, as part of continuing efforts to enhance the customer experience and improve service reliability.
NJ Bills Would Allow Speed Cameras in School Zones, Reversing Ban
Two bills introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would permit the installation of speed cameras in school zones across the state, reversing New Jersey's long-standing ban on traffic cameras that has been in place since red light cameras were discontinued in 2014.
Singleton, Lawmakers, Ready to Dive into Key Sherrill Priority
When the legislature reconvenes next week, lawmakers will take a crack at the key priorities of Governor Mikie Sherrill, including more affordable housing in New Jersey. State Senator Troy Singleton (D-7) is the senate's leading housing expert and today acknowledged the Governor's willingness to look at issues like inventory - in context - and reaffirmed his commitment to working with her administration.
New Law Addresses Homelessness In Towns
New Jersey municipalities will now have greater authority and resources to address homelessness under a new law signed by outgoing Gov. Phil Murphy.
Governor Signs Zwicker and Cryan’s Community College Bill Package
TRENTON – On his last day in office, Governor Phil Murphy signed a legislative package sponsored by Senators Andrew Zwicker, Joe Cryan, and Troy Singleton, which will increase access to social services and workforce development resources to improve student outcomes at the state’s community colleges.