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Willingboro Children Get New Coats Through Operation Warm
WILLINGBORO — Over 150 township children will be wearing brand-new winter coats this year courtesy of the third annual Operation Warm coat drive.
Murphy Signs Executive Order For Net Neutrality
Gov. Phil Murphy has signed an executive order directing internet service providers to adhere to net neutrality principles.
Murphy Ponders Modifying 'Gift Ban' For Docs
Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration is working on modifying a rule enacted in the final days of Gov. Chris Christie’s term that limited the dollar value of gifts from pharmaceutical companies to doctors, in an attempt to address the opioid epidemic, ROI-NJ has learned.
Murphy Administration Opposes Stricter Clean Water Standard
An odd thing happened this week in the Legislature’s push to finally enact a water-quality bill that had been vetoed by Gov. Chris Christie in 2015. It stalled, in part due to opposition from Gov. Phil Murphy’s Department of Environmental Protection.
Singleton Bill To Require Rutgers To Research Gun Violence Advances
TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would require the University Behavioral Health Care at Rutgers University and the School of Criminal Justice of Rutgers to undertake a comprehensive study to research firearms-related violence cleared the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee today.
Singleton Bill To Prohibit Dumping Dredge Spoils On Burlington Island Approved
TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton that would prohibit dumping dredge spoils on and around certain islands, including Burlington Island, without municipal approval was passed by the Senate Environment and Energy Committee today.
Van Drew, Cruz-Perez Bills To Provide Financial Assistance To Wineries And Vineyards Advance
TRENTON – Three pieces of legislation sponsored by Senator Jeff Van Drew, Senator Nilsa Cruz-Perez, Senator Troy Singleton, and Senator Vin Gopal that would provide financial assistance to wineries and vineyards in New Jersey in order for them to expand operations and spur economic development were approved by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee today.
My Unsung Hero Of Black History Month
Today marks the beginning of Black History Month in our country. And, while many of the leading figures in African American history are deservedly celebrated during this time of year, there are many unsung individuals whose contribution to our nation’s rich history gets lost. They are individuals who selflessly worked to make our society better, fairer and more accepting of all people.
State And Local Leaders Are Setting An Agenda For The Country's Biggest Challenges
To overcome hurdles, leaders need a solid framework to help implement successful policies and the right mix of collaboration and innovation.
What Does NJ Say To Legal Recreational Weed? New Poll Has Answers
Most N.J. residents still aren't quite sold on legalizing the sale and use of weed for recreational use, even though more than two-thirds want to see changes made to the state's marijuana laws, according to a new statewide survey, obtained exclusively by NJ Advance Media.