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N.J. Assemblyman: Repeal And Replace Obamacare? Consumers Beware
Opinion
By: Troy Singleton
With Congress moving full-steam ahead with the dubious "repeal and replace" strategy for the Affordable Care Act, voters would be wise to remember that many times when something seems too good to be true, it usually is.
For those who are insured under the ACA, and even sympathetic voters who aren't, the right to affordable health care should be a clarion call to pay attention to the details and let your congressional representatives know that you don't want Congress dismantling critical components that have provided millions of the newly insured with peace of mind.
Wimberly, Singleton, Sumter & Jimenez Bill Giving National Guard & Reserve Members Second Chance at Law Enforcement, Firefighter Jobs Advances
An Assembly panel on Thursday approved legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Benjie Wimberly, Troy Singleton, Shavonda Sumter and Angelica Jimenez providing a second chance at employment for members of the National Guard or the Reserves who could not accept a position as a police officer or firefighter because of service to the nation.
NJ Lawmakers Kick Off Debate Over School Funding
TRENTON — New Jersey lawmakers heard from numerous education stakeholders about the state's school funding disparities this week, but the only real consensus from the school officials is that more money is needed and that Gov. Chris Christie's proposal would cause chaos.
Christie Set To Impose Pain Pill Limits Despite N.J. Doctors' Objections
TRENTON - Gov. Christie wants to tackle opioid addiction by limiting the number of pills physicians can initially prescribe - an idea experts say could reduce excess supply but may cause some pain patients to go days without medication.
DWI Penalty Overhaul In NJ: Shorter License Suspensions, More Ignition Locks?
Though an earlier version of the plan was vetoed by Gov. Chris Christie, lawmakers have advanced a proposal to require all people convicted of drunk driving to have ignition interlocks in their cars but cutting down how long their licenses are suspended.
Palmyra Students Argue For Ban On Polystyrene Products In Schools
TRENTON — Legislation to ban New Jersey schools and colleges from using polystyrene food containers in cafeterias and dining halls may list Assemblyman Troy Singleton as prime sponsor, but the Burlington County lawmaker readily admits he wasn't the real author of the measure.
Law Would Require Tax Returns From Presidential Candidates
TRENTON (AP) - Two Democratic New Jersey lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require that future presidential candidates release their tax returns to get on the state's ballot.
NJ Might Ban Foam Food Product Sales In Schools
A bill advanced by the Assembly's Environment Committee would prohibit public schools and colleges in New Jersey from selling food in foam containers.
NJ Assembly To Consider Declawing Ban, Animal Cruelty Registry
TRENTON — New Jersey lawmakers are poised to vote on controversial legislation that would make it illegal for veterinarians to declaw cats except for select purposes.
N.J. Lawmakers: Force Presidential Candidates To Release Tax Returns
TRENTON -- A pair of state lawmakers are hoping to send a warning to future presidential candidates who want to follow in Donald Trump's footsteps: Refuse to release your tax returns, and face a penalty in New Jersey.