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Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Paving New Career Pathway in Education for New Jersey Veterans
TRENTON – Governor Murphy today signed S2764/A4361 to establish a four-year “VETeach Pilot Program” within the Department of Education. The pilot program aims to facilitate the teacher certification of veterans to address the high rate of unemployment amongst veterans while ensuring a high-quality teacher workforce. Under the bill, up to four public universities will be selected to enroll veterans of the United States Armed Forces who served on or after September 11, 2001 in a 36-month teacher preparation program.
Gopal, Singleton, Sarlo, Greenstein Bill to Revise Laws Pertaining to Alcoholic Beverage Industry Advances
TRENTON – In an effort to update and revise laws governing the state’s manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages, the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee advanced wide-ranging legislation sponsored by Senator Vin Gopal, Senator Troy Singleton, Senator Paul Sarlo and Senator Linda Greenstein that includes language meant to invigorate the craft brewery industry, as well as reform the state’s antiquated liquor licensing apparatus.
Singleton, Greenstein Bill to Strengthen Structural Integrity Passes Senate
Trenton – In a move to enhance structural integrity, the Senate passed legislation today sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton and Senator Linda Greenstein to strengthen the State Uniform Construction Code Act (UCCA) and “The Planned Real Estate Development Full Disclosure Act” (PREDFDA).
Legislation to rework affordable housing in NJ seeks to streamline process
Trenton Democrats introduced legislation Dec. 18 aimed at addressing a pressing issue here in the Garden State – affordable housing.
N.J. is failing to provide affordable housing and change is coming soon, top Dems vow
Top Democratic lawmakers on Monday began pushing a sweeping new plan to overhaul the long-debated way New Jersey regulates the construction of affordable housing, saying the state can serve more people with an updated system.
New Jersey lawmakers plan overhaul of affordable housing system
New Jersey lawmakers unveiled legislation to retool the regulations governing the construction of affordable housing in the closing days of the Legislature’s lame-duck session, just months before towns and cities face the fourth round of their affordable housing obligations.
Democrats Introduce Landmark Legislation to Expand Affordable Housing in New Jersey
Lopez, Singleton Bill Would Support Municipalities and Fill a Critical Housing Need in the State
Singleton Bill to Require Insurance Coverage for Athletic Prosthetics Advances
Trenton – The Senate Commerce Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton to require health benefits coverage for an additional orthotic or prosthetic appliance deemed necessary by the individual’s physician to facilitate engagement in physical and recreational activities.
Singleton, Gopal Bill to Improve College Affordability Advances
Trenton – In an effort to make college more affordable, the Senate Education Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton and Senator Vin Gopal which would remove expected family contributions from public colleges and universities’ calculation of financial need.