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Casino expansion amendment approved for November ballot
New Jersey voters will be called upon to decide this fall whether to expand casino gambling beyond Atlantic City into North Jersey.
Singleton, Holley & Downey Bill to Help Homeless & Disabled Veterans Procure Affordable Housing Approved by Assembly
Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Troy Singleton, Jamel Holley and Joann Downey to establish an affordable housing occupancy preference for homeless and disabled veterans in New Jersey was approved Monday by the General Assembly.
It's YOUR Money After All!
Can you think of any subject where there is unanimous agreement that results in constant grousing other than on the subject of property taxes? Everyone complains, and I’m sure that you’ve never heard your neighbor say, “My property taxes are too low.”
But New Jersey residents, in particular, have solid footing for their complaints. We have the highest average property taxes in the nation, according to the Tax Foundation and the Fiscal Times. And, our residents have faced the gradual and tenacious rise of taxes for years. The average statewide property tax rose from $8,161 in 2014 to its highest level in New Jersey history at $8,353 in 2015.
Bill to Give NJ Taxpayers Credit for Certain Child and Dependent Care Expenses Clears First Legislative Hurdle
Assembly Democratic sponsored legislation that would allow gross income tax credit for certain child and dependent care expenses was approved by an Assembly panel on Monday. The bill is part of efforts by Assembly Democrats to lift people out of poverty and rebuild New Jersey’s middle-class.
NJ lawmakers advance paid sick leave, gender equity bills
New Jersey lawmakers advanced legislation Monday that would mandate all workers receive paid sick time, and two bills aimed at ensuring women receive equal pay on the job.
Lagana & Singleton Anti-SLAPP Bill Approved by Assembly
Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Joseph Lagana and Troy Singleton to protect the public against lawsuits meant to silence healthy debate and criticism was approved by an Assembly panel on Monday.
The bill (A-603) would address the problem of "SLAPP" lawsuits (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) brought against individuals who speak out about public issues. The intention of the plaintiffs who file these suits is not to win, but to stop defendants from voicing their criticism.
State, Burlington County mourns death of New Jersey State Police trooper, Cinnaminson resident
Sean Cullen always dreamed of becoming a New Jersey State Police trooper.
As a championship wrestler in high school and college, and while working as a police officer in Sea Isle City, Mount Holly and Westampton, friends and former colleagues said he was always focused on his ultimate goal of donning the sky blue trooper's uniform.
Jobs coming to Willingboro
A growing industrial company is relocating its world headquarters from Lumberton to a vacated building in Willingboro and has plans to eventually add up to 300 jobs.
Radwell International, which repairs and sells new and used manufacturing machinery, announced Tuesday it has begun moving into an empty 311,000-square-foot building at 1 Millenium Drive.
Singleton, Spencer, Caputo, Taliaferro & Caride Bill to Give NJ Taxpayers Credit for Certain Child and Dependent Care Expenses Clears First Legislative Hurdle
Assembly Democratic sponsored legislation that would allow gross income tax credit for certain child and dependent care expenses was approved by an Assembly panel on Monday. The bill is part of efforts by Assembly Democrats to lift people out of poverty and rebuild New Jersey's middle-class.
The legislation is sponsored by Assembly members Troy Singleton, L. Grace Spencer, Ralph Caputo, Adam Taliaferro and Marlene Caride. The purpose of the bill is to assist working taxpayers that incur expenses for child or dependent care services, which are often substantial.
The Company We Keep
Most of us recall the frequent admonition of our parents from when we were younger: Don’t hang out with the wrong crowd. They had a basic fear. Associating with the wrong crowd could unduly influence our moral and personal code in a negative fashion. And when we did dabble in the wrong crowd, in the back of our brain, we knew in this instance that our parents were right.