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tt41.jpgThe foundation of our government is ingrained in the hallowed words of our Constitution: "We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."

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Singleton & Mosquera Sponsored 'Lisa's Law' to Electronically Monitor Domestic Violence Offenders Advances out of Committee

(TRENTON) - Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Troy Singleton and Gabriela M. Mosquera that would establish a pilot program for the electronic monitoring of domestic violence offenders in New Jersey was released Thursday by the Assembly Judiciary Committee.

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NJ ridesharing bill adds restrictions for Uber, Lyft

TRENTON – Ridesharing companies that enlist drivers to use personal vehicles to transport passengers would have to get a state permit and meet safety requirements under legislation advanced by an Assembly panel on Thursday.

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Legislation Would Establish ‘Responsible Fatherhood Initiative’

Legislation Assembly Democrats Troy Singleton, Bonnie Watson Coleman, Pamela Lampitt, Gary Schaer and Benjie Wimberly sponsored to develop a “Responsible Fatherhood Initiative” in New Jersey geared towards strengthening the development of children throughout the state by promoting the positive involvement of both parents in their lives continues advancing.

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Bill to restore N.J. property tax information removed by Christie administration advances

TRENTON — The key state Senate committee today approved a bill requiring Gov. Chris Christie's administration to restore information about property taxes that it had removed from a state website earlier this year.

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New calculations troubling for New Jersey pension system

New calculations show that the pension fund covering retirement benefits for most of New Jersey’s public employees is projected to go broke in a decade, not the 30 years officials had estimated just months ago.

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Allen to unveil bills aimed at building workforce

Sen. Diane Allen, R-Burlington, is going to Burlington County Institute of Technology Wednesday to unveil several new bills she hopes will strengthen New Jersey’s workforce and create opportunities for New Jersey families, entrepreneurs and employers.

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Education in New Jersey: Separate and Unequal?

For decades, the question as to whether or not there is an equitable education system in New Jersey has been a constant debate amongst policy makers for a myriad of reasons. Now, more emphasis than ever has been added to the dialogue by way of a report published last year which put the issue at the forefront once again with the question of why?

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N.J. Legislature sends Christie bill to waive fee for veteran death certificates

TRENTON — New Jersey’s state government would be required to furnish free death certificates for veterans under a bill that has landed on Gov. Chris Christie’s desk.

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