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Non-Teaching School Staff Can Settle Disputes Through Arbitration Under New Law

TRENTON, NJ -- Non-teaching employees of local, county, and regional school districts, as well as boards and commissions will now have the right to dispute disciplinary action through arbitration under a new law signed by Governor Phil Murphy.

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The Decision To Legalize Recreational Marijuana In NJ Is Yours

November ballot question could enable adult use for more than medication. Opponents say that would not address the real victims of the drug wars, NJ's minority population

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Singleton Renews Calls For Regional Reopening Strategy

Trenton – In response to Governor Phil Murphy announcing a regionalized monitoring system to track COVID-19 outbreaks in schools, State Senator Troy Singleton once again renewed his call for a regionalized reopening strategy for all of New Jersey, including its businesses.

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Singleton: New Fed Housing Fee Is “Salt In The Wound”

Trenton – State Senator Troy Singleton, who serves as the Chairman of the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee, today issued the following statement in response to the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s recent announcement that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will be adding a 0.5% fee on refinanced loans:

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Need a Summer Vacation Idea? Try a Staycation in Burlington County

August is “Family Fun Month,” and two years ago, we highlighted great places around our Legislative District to visit. With the pandemic and fewer people willing to travel out-of-state, we once again thought we would share some great places to visit close to home right here in Burlington County.

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NJ Supreme Court Says Gov. Murphy Can Borrow Billions Without Voter Approval. But There’s A Restriction

Ruling clears way for up to $9.9. billion in borrowing to deal with pandemic-related revenue losses. GOP had filed suit to block law’s implementation

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Survey Finds New Jerseyans Want Elected Leaders To Rein In Prescription Drug, Healthcare Costs During COVID-19 Pandemic

Two out of three state residents want government to address healthcare issues, in particular costs driven largely by skyrocketing drug prices

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Senate’s Fiscal Strategists Commend Governor & EDA For Acting On Plan To Provide PPE To Small Businesses

Trenton – The bipartisan Senate team of economic recovery strategists formed to help restart the state’s economy praised Governor Murphy and the Economic Development Authority today for following through on a plan to provide small businesses with access to Personal Protection Equipment so they can protect their workers and customers as they return to business.

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A $50M Fix For NJ’s Overworked Unemployment System Underway

Lawmakers clear bill that would use federal coronavirus relief funding to improve outdated technology

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Labor Department Would Be Audited Amid Unemployment Delays Under Proposed N.J. Bill

The Senate Labor Committee on Monday approved a bill requiring a performance audit of a state unemployment office that has struggled for months to keep up with claims from the nearly 1.5 million New Jersey workers during the pandemic crisis.

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