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Does Uptick In COVID-19 Transmission Rate Mean Murphy Will Slow Down Recovery?
Answering that question means assessing how closely residents are still following social-distancing policies, viral visitors from other states and the ‘knucklehead’ factor
NJ Senate OKs Burlington County-Inspired Moose’s Law To Protect Animals
Moose’s Law, named after a Burlington County dog who was lured away from home by an animal trainer and died after being left in a hot car, passed the state Senate unanimously on June 29.
July 4th: Independence Day for ALL
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you know that the intrusion of the Coronavirus and the Black Lives Matter movement have been among the most prominent news events this year.
While the coronavirus’ impact is evident to everyone, the Black Lives Matter cause and the basis for its support might be less clear.
After Passing A Stopgap Budget, Gov. Phil Murphy And Lawmakers Must Find Billions By October
With more than $2 billion in funding obligations deferred until October, what now — tax hikes, spending cuts?
Backlog Of Complaints Raises Questions About NJ’s Ability To Inspect Long-Term Care Facilities
Even before COVID-19, complaints piled up of challenging conditions, inadequate care, insufficient staff
NJ Senate Bill Helps Environmental-Justice Communities Block Further Pollution
Measure, which won early support from governor, allows overburdened communities to consider cumulative effect of pollution when another ‘dirty’ project is proposed
Singleton Bill Assisting Ex-Offenders In Finding Employment Clears The Senate
Trenton – Legislation that would help former offenders enter the workforce cleared the Senate today. The bill is sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton.
‘Moose’s Law’ Approved By The Senate
Trenton – Legislation that would prohibit anyone convicted of criminal animal cruelty from owning a domestic animal and from working or volunteering at businesses involving animals, was approved by the Senate today. Nicknamed “Moose’s Law, after a Burlington County dog that was stolen and killed after being left in a hot car, is sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton and Senator Christopher Bateman.
Senate Advances Singleton, Weinberg Environmental Justice Bill
Trenton – The Senate advanced legislation today that authorizes the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to evaluate the environmental and public health impacts of certain polluting facilities on “overburdened communities” when reviewing permit applications. The bill is sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington) and Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg (D-Bergen.)
Singleton, Weinberg Environmental Justice Bill Advances From Budget Committee
Trenton – Legislation is advancing that authorizes the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to evaluate the environmental and public health impacts of certain polluting facilities on “overburdened communities” when reviewing permit applications. The bill, which passed the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee today, is sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington) and Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg (D-Bergen.)