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N.J. Considers Tax Break To Help First-Time Buyers Save For House
A bill advancing through the New Jersey Legislature would create a tax-free savings account program to help first-time homebuyers accumulate the money for a down payment.
Money deposited in those accounts would be excluded from gross income, said Assemblyman Troy Singleton.
Christie Takes Action That Could Make It Easier To Legally Carry A Handgun In N.J.
TRENTON -- Gov. Chris Christie on Monday announced the adoption of a revised regulation that could increase the odds that local law enforcement will approve residents' applications for permission to carry a handgun.
Here's How NJ College Students Can Save $21K In Tuition
New Jersey college students who attend their first two years at a county college, then transfer to a four-year school to finish their degrees, are taking advantage of one of the biggest tuition bargains in the nation, according to a new study.
Children Need Protection From Domestic Violence
A welcome package of bills in the state Legislature would create a safety net for the littlest, and perhaps the most vulnerable, victims of domestic violence.
Student Journalists Deserve More Protection
Journalism's first obligation is to the truth, but these days we see legitimate news organizations being called liars on the one hand, and shadowy organizations spreading fake news stories on the other.
New Jersey May Allow Seniors To Use Rebates Sooner To Pay Taxes
New Jersey lawmakers are considering changing a program that gives a property tax break to eligible senior and disabled residents.
Burlington County Unites
Recently, actions by the Klu Klux Klan in releasing racist and homophobic flyers, attacks on immigrants of Indian descent, the desecration of Jewish cemeteries and threats of violence at Jewish community centers were designed to sow the seeds of division and heighten fear in our communities. On Thursday, March 2nd at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Maple Shade, NJ public officials, clergy leaders and concerned community members came together as one voice against intolerance, bigotry and discrimination. Our message of unity and inclusiveness permeated through the program. The following is the longer version of my remarks that were shortened on the night of the program.
A Steady Road to Reducing Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is one of the greatest threats to our families and is among the most difficult challenges for our legal system to address effectively. I had the privilege of serving last year on a New Jersey Supreme Court committee which looked closely at this issue from all facets. Our committee which included representatives from all three branches of government, the private sector, academia, advocacy groups and legal practitioners representing both victims and those charged with domestic violence recommended changes in an array of areas, including education, training, and resources for victims and adjudication and treatment of offenders.
Downey, Houghtaling, Jasey, Singleton, Holley & Caride Bill to Require State to Provide Education for Students Living in Homeless Shelters Outside of School District Advances
(TRENTON) - Assembly-approved 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 advanced Monday by the Senate budget panel.