Press Releases

DEP Accepts Plans To Curb Toxic Chemical In NJ's Drinking Water

Surveys have shown the presence of PFNA in New Jersey’s public water systems is much higher than the national rate. New Jersey is on the way to implementing a tough new standard on the presence of a toxic chemical in drinking water, adopting the recommendation of a state scientific panel for the first time in more than six years.

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Could More Be Done To Protect Victims Of Domestic Violence

Supporters of a proposed New Jersey law say legislation could have saved the life of a Cumberland County mother, and many other women in her situation.

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NJ Legislature Tightens Rules For Uber, Lyft

Ride-sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft have been operating in New Jersey for years, but the state doesn't regulate how they contract with drivers, insure, or provide other protections to consumers.

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Job Growth In New Jersey Lagged in 2016 After Good Year In 2015

Economist warns that ‘slow’ may be the state’s ‘new normal,’ citing structural changes like millennials rejecting the suburbs and flocking to major cities.

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Slain Wife Had A Restraining Order - Could Law Christie Vetoed Have Protected Her?

Friends of Tara O’Shea-Sullivan are expressing relief after her husband Jeremiah Monell was captured by State Police in South Jersey and charged with killing her two weeks ago in their Lawrence home.

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Singleton, Tucker, Lampitt, Johnson & Danielsen Bill to Establish Pilot Program to Help Vets Modify Homes Continues Advancing

Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Troy Singleton, Cleopatra Tucker, Pamela Lampitt, Gordon Johnson and Joseph Danielsen to assist with the cost of housing modification for veterans was advanced by an Assembly panel on Thursday.

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Singleton, Wimberly & Holley Bill to Protect Employee Pension Payments from Being Hijacked by Christie Admin Advances

Measure Would Bar Administration from Using Increased Employee Contributions to Offset State's Obligation

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Singleton & Conaway’s ‘Moose’s Law’ Clears Assembly

Measure Would Prohibit Those Convicted of Animal Cruelty from Future Work with Animals

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Schaer, Houghtaling & Singleton Measures to Support Fair Wages, Combat Illegal Practices Within Construction Industry Gain Assembly OK

Legislation Targets Activity That Exploits Workers, Damages Overall State Economy 

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Muoio, Benson, Singleton, Greenwald, Pinkin, Downey & Sumter Bill to Boost State Response to Elevated Lead Levels in Children Clears Assembly, Heads to Gov

(TRENTON) - Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Elizabeth Maher Muoio, Daniel Benson, Troy Singleton, Louis Greenwald, Nancy Pinkin, Joann Downey and Shavonda Sumter to strengthen the state's response to elevated blood lead levels in children received final legislative approval, 77-0, by the Assembly on Monday. 

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