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Vitale/Singleton/Madden Bill Entering NJ Into A Multistate Nurse Licensure Compact Becomes Law
Trenton – Legislation sponsored by Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee Chair Senator Joe Vitale, Senator Troy Singleton and Senator Fred Madden, that will enter New Jersey into the enhanced multistate Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC), was signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy.
New Jersey To Host Garden State's First Ever Summit To Connect Minority, Women, Veteran, & LGBTQ Businesses With Billion-Dollar Economic Engine
TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy announced today that the State of New Jersey will host NJ Connects, the first-ever state summit designed to connect minority-, women-, veteran-, and LGBTQ-owned businesses with roughly one billion dollars in public and private sector contracting opportunities.
Animal Welfare Legislation: Protecting A Silent Minority
I have written recently about summer- and holiday-related activities, and it occurred to me that we share many of these events with our pets.
I have always believed in the dignity and protection of our pets and all animals. During my legislative career, I have been an unrelenting and vigorous sponsor and supporter of animal welfare legislation, especially for our domestic animals who often become members of our family. Legislative support of animal welfare laws that I have introduced or supported include...
Murphy Signs Law That Targets Global Warming, Concedes It's Not Enough
One activist calls measure to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions in New Jersey ‘really significant’ while another says it falls far short of efforts by other states
Bill Providing NJ High School Coaches With Multi-Year Contracts Gains Momentum
A state legislator whose bill would provide multi-year contracts for public high school coaches and afford those facing nonrenewal with an unprecedented avenue for appeal is “very optimistic” his proposal will become law.
Sen. Singleton Presses DEP On Bordentown Water Issues
Sen. Troy Singleton issued a letter to the DEP on Tuesday asking why lead levels are still high in some Bordentown homes. His office also provided indication that the water system will have to do a more in-depth study of the issue.
NJ Urged ‘To Get Creative’ On Tax Incentives, Focus On Affordable Housing
Call comes amid a stalemate between the governor and leading legislators over the future of state economic-development efforts
Lethal Heat Waves In Offing Without Global Action; Heat Index Would Leap In NJ
New Jersey has averaged three days per year with heat index above 100 degrees Fahrenheit; that could go to 49 days by the end of the century if nothing is done
NJ Supreme Court Moves Against Judges In Vexed Sexual Assault Cases
Order is issued for one judge to be removed and removal of another is sought; special training announced for judiciary