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Living the American Dream
I still remember the day. I signed my name for what felt like a thousand times and wrote the largest check I had ever written in my life. But, it was mine. And, when the agent put the keys to my new home in my hands I knew that I had grabbed my piece of the American dream.
Home ownership has always been a symbol of financial accomplishment in our country. Oftentimes it has marked a rite of passage into “finally becoming a grown up” when that purchase is made. Unfortunately for many, the American dream of home ownership is becoming more difficult to attain. It is especially hard for those just starting out on their own due to the challenges involved in saving up for the down payment. Despite all of the positive aspects and advantages of home ownership, affordability for first time homeowners continues to be a significant barrier for far too many New Jersey residents.
Animal abusers are being registered like sex offenders in these jurisdictions - The Washington Post
Starting in November, convicted animal abusers in the county that includes Tampa will be easier to identify. Their names, photos and addresses will be published on a county-run website that is publicly searchable and similar to the online sex offender registries that have proliferated since the 1990s.
Singleton, Green, DeAngelo, Sumter & Lampitt Bill to Help Homeowners with Negative Home Equity Avoid Foreclosures & Short Sales Advanced by Assembly Panel
By preventing foreclosures and short sales, sponsors hope to help homeowners keep homes & prevent further damage to state's troubled housing market
(TRENTON) - An Assembly panel on Thursday released legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Troy Singleton, Jerry Green, Wayne DeAngelo, Shavonda Sumter and Pamela Lampitt to help homeowners with negative home equity avoid foreclosure and short sales, and prevent further agitating the state's troubled housing market.
Singleton, Wisniewski, Conaway, Caride, Quijano, Sumter & Wimberly Legislation Inspired by Death of Cinnaminson Firefighter Gains Panel Approval
Measure Would Ensure Health Coverage for Family Members of Deceased First Responders
Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Troy Singleton, John Wisniewski, Herb Conaway, Marlene Caride, Annette Quijano, Shavonda Sumter and Benjie Wimberly to help ensure the continuation of family medical coverage for spouses and children of deceased first responders was advanced by an Assembly panel on Monday.
LAWMAKERS PUSH STATE DEP TO SET LIMITS FOR TOXIC CHEMICALS IN WATER SUPPLY
State agency would have six months to set limits for more than a dozen contaminants known to be in Garden State’s drinking water
Once again, the state is focusing attention on how safe New Jersey’s drinking water actually is.
SWEENEY TO BYPASS CHRISTIE TO SET UP SCHOOL-FUNDING COMMISSION
Senate president hopes to work with Republicans in the Legislature to create a bipartisan commission by resolution
Ever since Senate President Steve Sweeney first proposed his legislative bill for fixing New Jersey’s school funding morass, there was the obvious question as to whether Gov. Chris Christie would ever sign it if it passed.
Firefighters' health care bill advances
TRENTON - A bill spurred by the 2014 death of a Cinnaminson firefighter cleared an Assembly panel last week.
The legislation, backed by South Jersey lawmakers Troy Singleton and Herb Conaway, would continue health coverage for the families of firefighters and first responders, even if their death did not occur in the line of duty.
Moorestown saves $1 million on water
MOORESTOWN - The township will save more than $1 million on water purchases from New Jersey American Water Co., local officials announced Friday.
N.J. small business owners call for closing 'unfair' corporate tax loophole
TRENTON — A trio of small business owners are urging the Legislature to close a tax loophole they say allows larger corporations to dodge some or all of their New Jersey tax liability.
Moorestown expected to save $1M thanks to deal with water utility
Moorestown is getting some help from New Jersey American Water Co. as it strives to address chemical contamination that has forced the municipality to purchase large amounts of extra water from the private utility.