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Singleton Bill To Assist Homeless Veterans And Veterans At Risk Of Homelessness Advances
TRENTON- Legislation sponsored by Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chair Troy Singleton that would direct the Adjutant General in the Department of Military and Veterans’ Affairs to enter into agreements with entities to fund a portion of the legal services provided to homeless veterans and veterans at risk of homelessness was passed by the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee today.
Singleton & Sweeney Want To Provide STEM Funds For Edison Innovation Program
TRENTON – Acting to promote research and development of new technologies, a Senate committee today approved legislation authored by Senator Troy Singleton and Senate President Steve Sweeney that would establish the “Edison Innovation Science and Technology Fund” to provide grants to colleges and universities in New Jersey. The strategic focus would be on science, technology, engineering and math, investing in industry-university partnerships whose products have significant potential for commercialization and the creation or expansion of technology-based businesses.
Singleton Bill To Allow Gross Income Tax Deduction For Educational Assistance Programs Advances
TRENTON - Legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would allow gross income tax deduction for certain educational assistance programs was passed by the Senate Higher Education Committee yesterday.
A Mother’s Day Tribute
This is always one of the most bittersweet blogs that I do each year as it comes right before Mother’s Day. It has now been six years since I lost my mother unexpectedly, less than a week after Mother’s Day 2012. And, while the pain never leaves, it is true that I am able to reflect on the time we had together on this Earth with more fondness.
Murphy Appoints Horizon Executive As Gun Czar
Governor charges new adviser with stemming flow of illegal guns and ensuring that New Jersey makes the right moves on firearms.
NJ Senate To Hold Hearings On 'Offensive' NJEA Videos
The state Senate announced Monday it will hold hearings to investigate hidden-camera videos that appear to show local leaders of New Jersey's top teachers union talking about protecting teachers accused of abusing students.
State Strategic Plan Looks To Boost Energy Efficiency, Cut Customer Costs
Greatest savings most likely will be seen in commercial and industrial sectors, typically the biggest users of energy.
More Than Two Thirds Of Guns Used In New Jersey Crimes Come From Out Of State
More than two thirds of the guns used in crimes this year have come into New Jersey from other states, Gov. Phil Murphy said Tuesday at another event focused on gun violence and the second in as many days to feature a prominent gun control advocate.
Singleton Bill To Require Disclosure Of Online Account Security Breaches Advances
TRENTON – The Senate Commerce Committee today approved a bill sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that expands the types of “personal information” that would trigger notification to customers if breached to include online account information. The new requirement would apply to all entities that compiles or maintains the computerized records.