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Sweeney bridge tour comes to Burlington County
MOUNT LAUREL — New Jersey Senate President Stephen Sweeney’s statewide tour of deficient bridges continued Friday with a stop at the Centerton Road bridge, which was described as the worst of over a dozen structurally deficient spans in Burlington County.
Time for Action to End Domestic Violence
Hey gang! I hope you have enjoyed the posts on my blog. I try to give you a sense of my take on current affairs and more substantive policy issues. I believe that our government works best when those given the responsibility to represent all of us remain in close contact with those who sent us to do the job. This week is a little twist. My wife, Megan, asked if she could send a message out to you guys about the importance of eradicating domestic violence. Her story is both poignant and personal. Let us know what you think. Here’s Megan’s take:
Major reforms will impact New Jersey's public schools this year
It's not easy to list the top issues affecting New Jersey students, educators and taxpayers as the school year begins. There are just so many to choose from.
Alimony reform bill awaits Christie signing
As a marital law attorney for three decades, Tom Jenkins thought he figured out the unwritten rules of thumb for awarding alimony.
Calming the Fires of Ferguson
I watched with deep sorrow and despair as the events unfolded in Ferguson, Missouri over the last couple of weeks in the wake of the shooting of Michael Brown. This episode has raised a firestorm of legal and racial issues, which brings with it both rational and inflammatory commentary and behavior from those who line up on differing sides of this tragic American saga.
Putting “Structure” in the Infrastructure
It’s a term that when you say it, people’s eyes tend to glaze over, even those who are thoughtful, well-edcated and forward-looking. Just say “infrastructure” and watch the reaction.
Report on domestic violence monitoring still not finished
The lack of progress on the issue is frustrating advocates and lawmakers who contend the technology exists to both monitor offenders and notify victims if they come within certain proximity. They want the technology deployed to protect domestic violence victims.
Opinion: N.J. alimony reform bill is a first step, not an endpoint
Former Assemblywoman Joan Quigley’s guest opinion “Coming up with changes to New Jersey’s alimony reform was like going through a divorce” (Aug. 12, nj.com) portrays reformers as bitter, disgruntled and complaining that the bill does not lift our individual alimony burdens. The reality is that, as a grassroots organization, not an established trade association, we advocated for reforms to benefit the general public as well as our alimony-paying members. During the course of our nearly three years of public advocacy, we received a first-rate education about the legislative process and the art of the politically possible. Let it be clear that we fully endorse the bill awaiting the governor’s signature and urge him to sign without delay, but only as a first step toward modernizing New Jersey’s socially obsolete family laws.
Sweeney agrees to Camden school bill without retirement incentives
State Senate President Stephen Sweeney says he will accept Gov. Christie's changes to a bill intended to expedite development of privately run public "Renaissance" schools in Camden.