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Bill allows counties, municipalities to borrow to cover shortfalls resulting from pandemic through issuance of ‘coronavirus relief bonds’ Trenton – Legislation,…
Trenton – In an effort to increase tourism in Atlantic City, the Senate sent legislation to the Governor today, sponsored by…
TRENTON – In the face of a federal government determined to undermine the Affordable Care Act of 2010, the Senate passed…
TRENTON – Legislation to require the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) to publish information related to financial assistance offered…
Trenton – In response to national protests calling for an end to racial discrimination and police brutality, the Senate approved…
Legislation would make it easier for employees on the front lines of coronavirus fight to get work-related benefits TRENTON – Acting…
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NJ lawmakers want coronavirus records to be public after Gov. Murphy admin says no
Stacey Barchenger | July 28, 2020 | NorthJersey.com | New Jersey residents would gain a better understanding of how officials…
We hope to finally repeal mandatory minimum sentences this summer | Opinion
Senators Sandra Cunningham & Nellie Pou | July 26, 2020 | Star-Ledger | While the killing of George Floyd…
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David Cruz | July 15, 2020 | NJTV | Attorney General Gurbir Grewal is in a unique position to make…
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Trenton – Senate President Steve Sweeney, Senator Sandra Cunningham and former Governor Jim McGreevey issued the following statements on legislation, S-2331, signed into law assisting inmates in obtaining needed services when they are released from incarceration: