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NJ Leads Nation With Plan To Curb Two Toxic Chemicals In Drinking Water
Department of Environmental Protection announces new proposed maximum contaminant limits for two likely carcinogens, PFNA and TCP
New Jersey’s new plan to impose tough limits on two carcinogenic chemicals in drinking water puts it in the forefront of national efforts to control the substances, and is the state’s first such effort for seven years, analysts said.
NJ's Farmland Preservation Initiatives Get Much Needed Funding
A package of four bills dedicates $65 million to help towns, counties, the state, and nonprofits put money into protecting farmland
New Jersey’s farmland preservation program is getting a much-needed financial boost with the signing into law of a four-bill package to invest in retaining agricultural land.
It's Not What You Know, It's How You Know It
One of the the aspects that I enjoy the most about my job as a state representative is meeting new and interesting people. One such individual is my friend, Dr. Nicole Gillespie. Dr. Gillespie is the Executive Director & CEO of the Knowles Teacher Initiative. This organization was founded in 1999 to increase the number of high quality high school math and science teachers with the ultimate goal of improving STEM education in our country. They are working everyday to ensure that we have an ample supply of teachers prepared to help our students meet the challenges that await them in our burgeoning STEM world.
Extending Real-World Fiduciary Protection To 'Digital Assets'
Online financial tools, virtual currencies, even email and social-media accounts can ‘outlive’ their owners — and that can be a serious problem
State's New Ways To Pay Into Public-Pension System 'Huge Step In Right Direction'
Starting this month, New Jersey’s chronically underfunded public pensions are going to benefit from Lottery funds as well as from more regular payments by the state.
Delran Seeks To Improve Road Conditions On Route 130 After Pedestrian Death
DELRAN — Days after a man was struck and killed while crossing Route 130, officials are exploring ways to make the state highway safer for motorists and pedestrians.
Burlington City Celebrates National Night Out On The Riverfront
BURLINGTON CITY — It’s not every day that residents can enjoy a soft pretzel with their local police and fire departments, but on National Night Out, it’s a welcome tradition.
Environmental Pragmatism: A Middle Ground For Both Sides
As a continuation of our Summer Series Legislative Recap, I wanted to highlight the proposals I have sponsored on energy and environmental policy. New Jersey has a unique and somewhat tortured history with respect to the environment. This history has shaped my thinking on how to effectively protect the environment, while rejecting that it is a binary choice versus growing our economy. Much of my thinking in this area is based on the concept of “environmental pragmatism”. This concept envisions a new ideological approach to addressing the issues confronting our environment, while not pitting the environment against economic growth strategies.