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Singleton, Gopal Bill to Assist First-Time Homebuyers Clears Committee

Trenton – In an effort to support first-time homeowners, the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee today advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Vin Gopal that would establish the New Jersey First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account Program.

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Murphy vows help on N.J. property taxes, car thefts, Shore towns in State of the State speech

Proclaiming to be “building the next New Jersey,” Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday used his fifth State of the State address to urge more people to apply for property tax relief and vowed to assist Jersey Shore towns, fight opioid addiction and car thefts, and reform the state’s complicated liquor license laws.

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Could a new, permanent homeless shelter come to Burlington County?

MOUNT HOLLY−The county is pursuing a plan for a permanent homeless shelter.

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New prescription drug price caps don’t benefit everyone

Only covering about a third of NJ residents

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Human Trafficking: Today's Modern-Day Slavery

Yesterday, Jan. 11, was Human Trafficking Awareness Day. 

In its simplest form, human trafficking is about buying and selling people. It exists everywhere around the globe and in different methods. The bottom line is that it is an industry that profits from exploiting people. And it is often and correctly compared with slavery. To better understand who or how a person becomes a victim — and it can be anyone — I urge you to watch this heart-breaking public service announcement.

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Singleton Introduces Legislation Allowing the Transfer of Inactive Liquor Licenses

Trenton – In a move to address New Jersey’s archaic liquor license laws, Senator Troy Singleton yesterday introduced legislation which would establish procedures by which a liquor license may be transferred for use as part of an economic redevelopment plan.

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Burlington County Library System accepts $1 million in state funding for improvements to Main Library, three branches

WESTAMPTON – Four Burlington County libraries will undergo facilities upgrades with $1 million in state funding secured by State Senator Troy Singleton.

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Burlington County Animal Shelter waives adoption fees for December

Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? Consider the gift of love and companionship that comes with adopting a dog or cat from the Burlington County Animal Shelter.

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Burlington County Commissioners renew leases for senior nutrition sites

MOUNT HOLLY – Burlington County senior citizens will continue to have multiple locations to go for healthy meals, socialization and enrichment in 2023.

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