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Murphy Administration Opposes Stricter Clean Water Standard
An odd thing happened this week in the Legislature’s push to finally enact a water-quality bill that had been vetoed by Gov. Chris Christie in 2015. It stalled, in part due to opposition from Gov. Phil Murphy’s Department of Environmental Protection.
Singleton Bill To Require Rutgers To Research Gun Violence Advances
TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would require the University Behavioral Health Care at Rutgers University and the School of Criminal Justice of Rutgers to undertake a comprehensive study to research firearms-related violence cleared the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee today.
Singleton Bill To Prohibit Dumping Dredge Spoils On Burlington Island Approved
TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would prohibit dumping dredge spoils on and around certain islands, including Burlington Island, without municipal approval was passed by the Senate Environment and Energy Committee today.
Van Drew, Cruz-Perez Bills To Provide Financial Assistance To Wineries And Vineyards Advance
TRENTON – Three pieces of legislation sponsored by Senator Jeff Van Drew, Senator Nilsa Cruz-Perez, Senator Troy Singleton, and Senator Vin Gopal that would provide financial assistance to wineries and vineyards in New Jersey in order for them to expand operations and spur economic development were approved by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee today.
My Unsung Hero Of Black History Month
Today marks the beginning of Black History Month in our country. And, while many of the leading figures in African American history are deservedly celebrated during this time of year, there are many unsung individuals whose contribution to our nation’s rich history gets lost. They are individuals who selflessly worked to make our society better, fairer and more accepting of all people.
State And Local Leaders Are Setting An Agenda For The Country's Biggest Challenges
To overcome hurdles, leaders need a solid framework to help implement successful policies and the right mix of collaboration and innovation.
What Does NJ Say To Legal Recreational Weed? New Poll Has Answers
Most N.J. residents still aren't quite sold on legalizing the sale and use of weed for recreational use, even though more than two-thirds want to see changes made to the state's marijuana laws, according to a new statewide survey, obtained exclusively by NJ Advance Media.
Criminal Justice Reform: An Approach That Works
One of the great burdens of our society is the over-criminalization of the American people. I call it a burden because of the social, governmental and economic effects this over-criminalization has had on countless communities across the nation. This has led me to focusing on challenging the over-criminalization and incarceration of New Jersey residents by engaging in a deeper analysis of the statutory framework that has led to this issue and new tactics that can bend the curve on its proliferation.
NJ Foreclosure Rate Tops The Nation In 2017, Report Finds
Nationwide, the seven counties with the worst foreclosure rates are right here in the Garden State.
Wall Street To Murphy: NJ Budget May Be Hurt By Christie Sales Tax Cut, Trump Tax Law
A pair of contrasting tax policies sets the stage for a revenue shortfall -- and major headache -- for Gov. Phil Murphy when he crafts his first budget, a Wall Street ratings agency says.