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Tiny Houses Are A Big Step Toward Making NJ Homes Affordable

Pare down the square footage from 2,300, say, to 300. Furnish the basics: sinks, bathroom facilities, kitchen appliances. Then build enough of these so-called "tiny homes" to ease the housing burden that has left at least 8,500 of our state's residents without shelter.

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Opinion: Pay-To-Play Needs Common-Sense Changes

Fears about public contractors wielding improper political influence over New Jersey’s elected officials led to drastically smaller contribution limits and other reforms in the mid-2000s.

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Murphy Plans To Kill Four PARCC Exams. Here's Who Could Get Out Of Testing

New Jersey's new governor wasn't able to fulfill his campaign promise to "scrap PARCC Day 1," but it appears he's now trying to kill at least some of the controversial tests. 

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State Takes Another Small Step Toward Cranking Up Offshore Wind Industry

After progress stalled under Christie administration, new governor has ambitious agenda. But developers worry time will run out before they can access federal tax incentives.

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Hunger Is Not A Game

tt-hunger-is-not-a-game.jpgYesterday, July 4th, was hopefully a day of fun and relaxation for most New Jersey residents. I also hope that you took a moment to reflect on the greatness of our country, even as we work through the challenges we face nationally. Many of us may have had a chance to hover over the grill, enjoy a picnic feast, nibble on cookies and lemonade and have the pleasure to reach out for that extra hot dog we didn’t need to eat.

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Budget Earmarks Funds To Build Affordable Funds In NJ - At Last

While significant sum still allowed to be diverted, $15 million has been put aside specifically for constructing homes

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Could You Live In 300 Square Feet

Tiny houses could be the answer to N.J. housing problems

Two legislators think they have a small solution to a big problem in New Jersey: helping homeless veterans find shelter through a "tiny homes" pilot program. 

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Senator Troy Singleton To Lead Team Of Volunteers At Beverly Summer Lunch Program

MOORESTOWN, NJ – For his July “Serve with Singleton” event, State Senator Troy Singleton will partner with Beverly United Methodist Church to volunteer at its Summer Lunch Program, which provides lunches to area children during summer months when school lunches are not available.

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A Road Map For New Jersey’s Path To Innovation

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Restoring Collaboration Between Academia, Technology And Industry

If you read the business pages of any significant publication, the mantra for future success, both for businesses and the economy in general, is an unmistakable, if frequently repeated mantra: innovate or expect to decline, and even die.

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Singleton Introduces Bill To Close Illegal Gun Loophole

Proposal Prevents Disqualified Persons from Soliciting the Transfer of a Firearm

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