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Singleton & Wimberly Bill To Improve Enforcement Of Drivers Who Illegally Pass School Buses Clears Assembly Panel
(TRENTON) - Legislation sponsored by Assemblymen Troy Singleton (D-Burlington) and Benjie Wimberly (D-Bergen/Passaic) to help deter drivers who illegally pass school buses that are stopped to pick up or drop off students was approved Thursday by an Assembly panel.
Human Trafficking: Closing Down The Traffickers
In the war against human trafficking, a first-of-a-kind lawsuit against a Philadelphia motel signals a new and important crime prevention tool. In Pennsylvania, this new law allows victims of sex trafficking to sue the hotel or motel where the abuse occurs.
Christie Administration Shows How It Plans To Slash Public Pension Debt
TRENTON -- A proposal from Gov. Chris Christie's administration to pump proceeds from lottery ticket sales into the public worker pension fund took shape Thursday as it released long-awaited details of the scheme to drive down New Jersey's pension debt.
What You Need To Know About Christie Plan To Slash NJ Pension Debt With Lottery Cash
TRENTON -- Gov. Chris Christie's administration on Thursday released long-awaited details of its proposal to use state lottery proceeds to boost the government worker pension fund.
NJ Lawmakers At Odds On School Funding Fix As Deadlines Loom
With less than a month to go until a Gov. Christie-imposed deadline, lawmakers are still at odds on changing New Jersey’s school-funding system, as cash-strapped districts cut budgets — and others worry whether aid will be taken away.
There's A $687M Revenue Shortfall In Christie Budget Estimates, Analysts Project
TRENTON -- New Jersey's budget analysts are projecting tax revenue this fiscal year and next will fall $687 million short of Gov. Chris Christie's estimates, according to data from the nonpartisan Office of Legislative Services obtained by NJ Advance Media.
Downey, Houghtaling, Jasey, Singleton, Holley & Caride Bill To Require State To Provide Education For Students Living In Homeless Shelters Outside Of School District Now Law
(TRENTON) - Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Joann Downey, Eric Houghtaling, Mila Jasey, Troy Singleton, James Holley and Marlene Caride to require the state to pay the educational costs for certain students who reside in a homeless shelter outside of their district of residence was signed into law on Thursday.
Caride, Singleton, Jasey & Wimberly Bill To Boost Certification Requirements For School Nurses, Ensure They Are Well-Qualified Signed Into Law
(TRENTON) - Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Marlene Caride, Troy Singleton, Mila Jasey and Benjie Wimberly to restore previous certification requirements for school nurses to ensure they are aptly qualified to care for students has been signed into law.
Singleton Unveils New Legislative Package To Enlist Truckers In The Fight Against Human Trafficking & Crackdown On Enablers
Assemblyman Troy Singleton will introduce a new legislative package on Thursday to enhance New Jersey's human trafficking laws by cracking down on enablers and partnering with the trucking industry to report signs of trafficking.
"These bills are modeled after similar laws in Pennsylvania and Ohio that are proving effective because they employ common sense approaches to the problem," said Singleton (D-Burlington). "The first bill targets enablers by cracking down on those who turn a blind eye to this horrific industry because they stand to profit. The other bill will enlist the help of those who are often frontline witnesses to human trafficking, whether they realize it or not."
Congress Could Follow Some States To Add Benefits For Gig Workers
Some federal lawmakers want to make it easier for on-demand workers to get health insurance, retirement and other portable benefits, mirroring efforts already going on in some states.