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Singleton & Pennacchio Bill To Make National Guard Members Eligible For Certain Veterans' Benefits Clears Senate
TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chair Troy Singleton and Senator Joseph Pennacchio that would make New Jersey National Guard members who have been issued an NGB-22 form eligible for certain veterans’ benefits cleared the full Senate today.
Closing Illegal Gun Loopholes
Enhancing Existing Laws will Make NJ’s Communities and Streets Safer
New Jersey has some of our nation’s strongest gun laws. Yet, too often, illegal firearms move far too easily into New Jersey from states with weaker gun laws and end up on our streets due to inconsistent state regulations. There is no federal anti-trafficking law that would provide some uniformity in this regard, so it has become easier for criminals to exploit weaknesses in the system and flood our communities with illegal guns.
Murphy CVS Bill Forcing Divestiture From Companies Dodging Superfund Cleanups
Legislation targets pension-fund investments. Governor says divestiture should be one option among several afforded to State Investment Council.
Property Tax Break? Sweeping Change In How NJ Pays For Schools Is Now Law
The decades-old debate in New Jersey over how to fairly fund public education took another turn Tuesday when Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law the first major revamp of the state’s modern school funding formula since it was enacted in 2008.
State Suspends Low-Level Marijuana Cases Until September - For A Start
Attorney General says decision buys time for working group to advise on prosecutorial authority and downgrading of charges. Directive does not extend to law enforcement.
Senator Troy Singleton To Lead Team Of Volunteers At Burlington Back-To-School Supply Drive
Senator’s office serving as drop-off site for school supply donations
BURLINGTON, NJ – For his August “Serve with Senator Singleton” event, State Senator Troy Singleton will partner with Tabernacle Baptist Church in Burlington to volunteer at its “Kick Back with a Backpack” back-to-school supply drive.
Can 'Opportunity Zones' Help Revitalize NJ's Distressed Towns And Cities?
New federal program bets investors will be willing to put their money in designated zones in return for significant tax breaks down the line.
Murphy Official Says Child Welfare Fix 'Within Reach' After 15 Years And Billions Spent. Is It?
As the court-supervised overhaul of the child welfare system enters its 15th year, Gov. Phil Murphy Wednesday met privately with the judge and the independent monitor to pledge his support to improve the agency's work with troubled families.
The Sweetness Of New Jersey: Our Blueberry Crop
It is National Blueberry Month, and in New Jersey….this is a big deal! The highbush blueberry is the official state fruit and New Jersey remains among the nation's top blueberry producing states. Blueberries are one of the more lucrative crops produced here in the state. Combined, with cranberries, they produce upward of two-thirds of all fruit industry revenues in New Jersey. And there’s a legitimate homegrown feel to blueberries because they are also one of the few fruits native to North America.
Why Can’t Stakeholders And Shareholders Both Profit?
The Need For Public Benefit Corporations In New Jersey
When I was an undergraduate student at Rowan University, I recall one of my business school professors saying that a company where both stakeholders and shareholders see the company as successful is like finding the mythical unicorn. Not likely. I could see the logic of the argument but why should it be that way?