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Greenstein, Singleton Bill To Help Small Businesses Become More Energy Efficient Advances
TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senate Law and Public Safety Committee Chairwoman Linda Greenstein and Senate Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Troy Singleton that would require the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) to establish and administer a program that makes low-interest loans available to eligible small businesses for certain costs of energy audits and energy efficiency or conservation improvements advanced from the state Senate Environment and Energy Committee today.
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Establishing Task Force On Employee Misclassification
Trenton – “The exploitation of workers is not only unethical – it is illegal,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “In New Jersey, we promote fairness, fight against discrimination, and work to end unfair labor practices. I am proud to take this step forward to end a practice that creates an unfair advantage over companies that play by the rules and hurts our working families.”
Fighting Back Against Domestic Violence
When you examine the issue of domestic violence, the sheer magnitude of the problem and the relentlessness of its presence can give us pause as we try to combat it in a meaningful and measurable way.
Lawmakers Call For Transportation Overhaul At Budget Hearing
The transportation officials painted a picture of NJ Transit as an agency with a labor shortage. Currently there are about 11,000 employees, 426 vacancies, and the Murphy budget calls for filling those and hiring 114 more.
Gov. Phil Murphy's Budget Proposal Eliminates Funding For Military Lobbyist
The governor’s proposed state budget for the upcoming fiscal year eliminates $200,000 for the state Department of Military and Veterans’ Affairs that had been used by the previous administration to contract a lobbying firm to provide advice on actions the state could take to enhance its military installations and prepare for a future round of base closures.
Senator Troy Singleton To Hold Service Event At Providence House's Burlington County Counseling Center
MOORESTOWN, NJ – In honor of Mother’s Day this month, State Senator Troy Singleton will partner with Providence House Domestic Violence Services of Catholic Charities to host a spring cleaning event at their Burlington County counseling center located at 595 Rancocas Road in Westampton. The “Serve with Singleton” event will take place on Saturday, May 5 at 12:30 p.m.
Singleton Awarded 'Public Voice Award' By The Burlington County Regional Chamber Of Commerce
TRENTON – In recognition of his business-friendly policies and economic development initiatives, Senator Troy Singleton was awarded the “Public Voice Award” by the Burlington County Regional Chamber of Commerce at the Voice of Business 2018 Awards Ceremony in Cinnaminson on April 30.
Letters To The Editor For April 30
Help veterans, forget the parade
Instead of spending umpteen millions for a parade to show off our tanks and guns, why does Congress not allocate these same funds to help create a state-of-the-art Veterans Affairs medical system that would truly help and honor our veterans?
Gov. Phil Murphy Signs Offshore Drilling Ban To Thwart Trump Plan
State Sen. Troy Singleton, D-7th of Palmyra, who co-sponsored the legislation, said the legislation was an example of lawmakers of “all political stripes” coming together to protect the Jersey coast.
DEP Celebrates Arbor Day With Ceremony Spotlighting Efforts To Protect Trees And Restore Them To Urban Communities
(18/P033) TRENTON – The Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Parks and Forestry today celebrated Arbor Day with tree plantings and an awards ceremony in Riverton spotlighting efforts across the state to grow healthy, safe, and resilient urban and community forests.