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Garden State Equality: NJ Assembly Unanimously Advances Ban On Gay+Trans “Panic” Defense
Today, the New Jersey General Assembly advanced legislation to ban the gay and trans “panic” defense by a unanimous vote, setting New Jersey on the path to become the sixth state to prohibit the practice this year and the ninth in the nation.
DEP Signs Off On New Stormwater Runoff Rule — Very Quietly
Only 5% of NJ’s waterways meet federal clean water standards, the level at which they are deemed safe for the public to swim and fish
Will NJ Create A Tax Deduction To Reward Charitable Giving?
Legislation to create a New Jersey deduction for charitable donations hasn’t received the same attention as some other measures being considered by lawmakers during the current lame-duck session, but nonprofit advocates say they’re still pushing for its passage.
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month is an annual designation observed in November. Sadly, my father succumbed to this horrible form of cancer in 2015.
The designation this month, and for that matter, any month, acts and helps spread the word about the dangers of pancreatic cancer. This is the time of year that most people speak up about this disease, and one of the main goals is to raise funds for early diagnosis research.
Posters At NJ Rest Stop Restrooms Target Human Trafficking
A new initiative aimed at helping victims of human trafficking has been launched in the Garden State.
New Jersey Lawmakers Ban Shark Fin Sales; 14th U.S. State To Crack Down On The Trade
New Jersey could soon join the growing ranks of states that have banned the inhumane shark fin trade. A bill banning the sale and trade of shark fins last night passed the Assembly, and is now on its way to the governor’s desk for his signature.
With Legal Weed On Hold, N.J. Leaders Now Discussing Decriminalizing Pot
Now that legal marijuana is on hold in New Jersey, state leaders are privately discussing a plan to decriminalize marijuana in the meantime and put an end to arrests for pot possession, NJ Advance Media has learned.
Counting The Ways Racial Disparities Persist Among Children In New Jersey
NJ compares well with other states for kids’ health and general circumstances, but new report shows that children of color remain disadvantaged