The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee led by Senator Troy Singleton held another hearing on the “Water Quality Accountability Act”. Senate President Steve Sweeney attended the Chamber of Commerce of Southern New Jersey’s Pinnacle Awards Reception where he received the Public Service Award. Lastly, the special Senate committee that was established to review the state’s tax incentive programs and make recommendations on the best strategies to promote economic growth met this week.
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