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COMMENTARY: Time to stop animals’ suffering

When citizens and legislators care deeply enough, they work together to enact remedial laws that are impervious to the whims of politicians and commercial lobbyists. Yet in New Jersey, our humane laws are only as good as the institutions that uphold them.

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NJ Pension Officials, Citing Better Returns, Defend Alternative Investments

But they agree to address concerns about millions in fees paid to private fund managers.

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Prieto Appoints Singleton Chair of Assembly State & Local Government Committee

Assemblyman Troy Singleton has been appointed by Speaker Vincent Prieto to serve as Chair of the Assembly State and Local Government Committee as the 217th legislature begins.

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Moody's Again Warns Investors to be Wary of Uncertain Finances in NJ

Credit-rating agency cites uncertain outlook for employee pension payments, transportation fund

A major Wall Street credit-rating agency has once again warned investors to keep a close eye on New Jersey’s fiscal problems, a sign that the state is still struggling with significant budget issues even as Gov. Chris Christie has been downplaying those concerns while running for president.

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Andrzejczak Bill to Make It Easier for Women Veterans to Access Services Now Law

Legislation Assembly Democrats Pamela Lampitt, Cleopatra Tucker, Bob Andrzejczak, Troy Singleton and Gabriela Mosquera sponsored to help New Jersey’s women veterans obtain the help and services they need has been signed into law.

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DON’T Miss the Deadline For Signing Up . . .

tt96.jpgThe clock is ticking (whether you hear it or see the hours slip by digitally), and the deadline is upon us.

I’m concerned about the health of my constituents and other New Jersey residents who do not have health care coverage. This unease increases daily as the deadline for enrollment in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) without paying a penalty ends Jan. 31, which is 10 days away.

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Conaway, Singleton & Eustace Bill to Establish Procedure for Consolidation of Fire Districts Signed into Law

Legislation Assembly Democrats Herb Conaway, Troy Singleton and Tim Eustace sponsored to facilitate the consolidation of local fire districts has been signed into law.

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Singleton & Diegnan Bill Placing Greater Emphasis on High School Computer Science Training in AP Courses Now Law

(TRENTON) - Legislation sponsored by Assemblymen Troy Singleton and Patrick Diegnan, placing a greater emphasis on the importance of computer science in high school education was signed into law on Tuesday.

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Natural gas pipeline opponents promise to keep fighting

BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — State and federal regulators may be just weeks away from rendering decisions on a controversial natural gas pipeline and related compressor station proposed for northern Burlington County but opponents urged area residents to keep up the fight.

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Lampitt, Tucker, Andrzejczak, Singleton & Mosquera Bill to Make It Easier for Women Veterans to Access Services Now Law

Legislation Assembly Democrats Pamela Lampitt, Cleopatra Tucker, Bob Andrzejczak, Troy Singleton and Gabriela Mosquera sponsored to help New Jersey's women veterans obtain the help and services they need has been signed into law.

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