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Safety and Security Begin at Home
Your home is your castle. It is a much-repeated and strongly believed premise no matter the differences in what that “home” looks like or represents. The problem that we face, accentuated by the coronavirus’s punishing impact, is that many homeowners and renters face a grim challenge. Suddenly, and without warning, many New Jerseyans face the prospect of losing their homes because of failure to meet mortgage payments or outright eviction if they are renters.
Murphy Unveils Plan To Make NJ Hub Of East Coast’s Offshore Wind Industry
The New Jersey Wind Port in Salem County would be the assembly point for massive turbines and other components of offshore wind farms
Senator Singleton To Host Virtual ‘Boost With Facebook’ Event
Trenton – As part of his ongoing commitment to support the business community in South Jersey and beyond, Senator Troy Singleton announced that he is partnering with Facebook to host a “Boost with Facebook” virtual event.
Getting Real About Bringing Solar Programs, Benefits To Lower-Income New Jerseyans
Solar systems have sprouted across the state, but rarely in poorer communities; the Board of Public Utilities and state lawmakers are trying to change that
Murphy Looking To Borrow Nearly $2B From Feds To Keep Unemployment Fund Solvent
Loan would cover unemployment fund — which has paid out more than $6 billion in recent weeks — through end of October
NJ Gun Restrictions Stand As U.S. Supreme Court Refuses To Hear Appeal
After refusing to rule on a challenge to New York City gun restrictions because they were rescinded while the case was pending, the court turned away all potential replacements that would have given its conservative justices a chance to strengthen the Second Amendment.
NJ Senate Passes Tim Piazza Anti-Hazing Bill
TRENTON – Spurred by the 2017 death of a 19-year-old Readington student after an initiation at a Penn State University fraternity, the New Jersey Senate has passed a bill that would increase the criminal penalties for hazing.
Singleton, Addiego Bill To Help Families Of Deceased Essential Workers Passes Senate
Trenton – Legislation which would provide a cost of living adjustment to death benefit payments to the dependents of essential employees who died due to COVID-19 passed the Senate today. The bill is sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton and Senator Dawn Marie Addiego.
NJ May Boost Workers' Comp When Essential Workers Killed By COVID-19
Dependents of essential workers who die in the course of employment due to contracting COVID-19 would receive extra workers’ compensation benefits under a bill scheduled for a vote at Monday’s Senate session.