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Senate unanimously passes bill to expand human trafficking laws in N.J.
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Senate on Monday unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Senators Vin Gopal and Troy Singleton to expand the state’s human trafficking laws by including individuals who profit financially from trafficking, even if they are not directly organizing or managing the operation.
BurlCo Early Voting Locations - New Additions!
BurlCo Early Voting Locations! Early Voting in the New Jersey Primary Election kicked-off this week, and Burlington County voters will have NINE early voting locations where they can securely cast their ballots in-person with a machine.
Gopal, Singleton Legislation to Strengthen Penalties for Human Trafficking in New Jersey Passes
TRENTON – The Senate today passed Senators Vin Gopal and Troy Singleton's legislation to expand the scope of the state's existing human trafficking laws. The bill expands the definition of human trafficking to include individuals who receive a "financial benefit" from participating in the crime but are not the operation's organizers, supervisors, or managers.
Burlington County Restaurant Week returns August 3-9 to celebrate local eateries
The Weeklong Celebration Spotlights Burlington County Restaurants, Breweries, Distilleries, Wineries and Food Trucks
Singleton Bill to Ban Declawing of Cats Advances in NJ Legislature
TRENTON, NJ — Legislation that would prohibit the declawing of a cat or other animal in New Jersey unless it was deemed necessary by a veterinarian for a therapeutic purpose has advanced in the State Legislature.
Blood Donors Needed
Summer is a critical time for blood donations, and that’s why I am partnering with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive for my June “Serve with Senator Singleton” event.
Singleton, Gopal Legislation to Prohibit Inhumane Declawing of Cats and Other Animals Clears Committee
TRENTON – In an effort to ensure the humane treatment of animals, the Senate Economic Growth Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Vin Gopal that would prohibit the performance of a declawing on a cat or other animal unless the procedure is deemed necessary for a therapeutic purpose by a licensed veterinarian.
Honoring the Meaning of Memorial Day
While Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start of summer, please find a moment over the next few days to remember the selfless sacrifice and bravery exhibited by so many in service to our nation.
BCIT Adult Education Hosts First-Ever Career Expo, Welcomes Over 48 Local Employers
WESTAMPTON, NJ – Recently, the Adult Education program at the Burlington County Institute of Technology (BCIT) proudly hosted its first-ever Career Expo, welcoming more than 48 local employers and drawing strong attendance from job seekers, adult learners, and high school students from across Burlington County.
Singleton Legislation Would Require Cost-Benefit Analyses for Long Term Tax Exemptions
TRENTON – Aiming to ensure municipal bodies are giving greater consideration to the long-term costs and benefits of financial agreements in which a long term tax exemption is proposed, the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would require a process of cost-benefit analyses before a municipal governing body can approve or disapprove an application for a long term tax exemption.