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Bill To Require Performance Review Audit Of The Division Of Unemployment And Temporary Disability Insurance Advances
TRENTON – The State Auditor would be directed to conduct a performance review audit of the Division of Unemployment and Temporary Disability Insurance in the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (LWD) under legislation advanced by the Senate Labor Committee today. The bill is sponsored by Senator Nicholas Scutari and Senator Troy Singleton.
Singleton, Scutari Bill To Allocate $50 Million To Expedite Unemployment Claims
Trenton – Legislation aimed at improving the turnaround time for unemployment claims at the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD) passed the Senate Labor Committee today. The bill would allocate $50 million in federal funding to increase processing capacity. The bill is sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton and Senator Nicholas Scutari.
Ravaged By Covid-19, Polluted Communities Demand Environmental Justice
Growing up in Newark’s South Ward, Kim Gaddy often struggled to breathe. When her asthma was at its worst and inhaling stung and failed to fill her lungs, she would wind up in the local emergency room. Gaddy spent considerably more time in the ER when her three children were young. They also grew up in the South Ward, where the children’s asthma rate is three times the national average.
More Companies Agree To Pay Millions To Clean Up N.J. Water Pollution
New Jersey will likely pull in another $14.8 million this year as part of a long-running lawsuit against polluters statewide, which has now earned more than $369 million overall to help pay cleanup costs.
Black Businesses Matter
Black Business Month was started 14 years ago to draw attention to the importance of these businesses to the Black community and to our nation’s economy. This effort is celebrated every August and it’s worth reminding us all why this is important. It also serves to highlight initiatives that assist in creating opportunities for Black-owned businesses.
Singleton, Cruz-Perez Bill To Improve EDA Transparency Passes Senate
TRENTON – Legislation to require the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) to publish information related to financial assistance offered in response to a public emergency passed the Senate. The bill is sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton and Senator Nilsa Cruz-Perez.
Singleton Bill To Protect Students From Losing Financial Aid Passed Senate
TRENTON – Factoring in private scholarships when determining financial aid would be prohibited by legislation passed by the Senate today. The bill is sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton.
Senate Advances Police Reform Bill Package
Trenton – In response to national protests calling for an end to racial discrimination and police brutality, the Senate approved a package of bills today to create more equitable policing and reduce racial bias in law enforcement.
Singleton, Gopal, Scutari Bill To Ease Financial Burdens On Local Governments During COVID-19 Advances
Bill allows counties, municipalities to borrow to cover shortfalls resulting from pandemic through issuance of ‘coronavirus relief bonds’