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Camden County issues Code Blue advisory due to severe cold weather forecast

By Garden State Times | Jan 31, 2025

Commissioner Jonathan Young of the Camden County Department of Public Safety has announced a Code Blue Advisory for the region.

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New Jersey enacts law waiving telecom fees for seniors in long-term care

By Garden State Times | Jan 30, 2025

Governor Murphy has enacted a new law aimed at protecting seniors and long-term care patients from early termination fees on telecommunication services.

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Corrado's bill on juvenile cases passes New Jersey Senate

By Garden State Times | Jan 30, 2025

Senator Kristin Corrado's bill aimed at improving the handling of juvenile delinquency cases has passed the New Jersey Senate.

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New Jersey announces inaugural meeting for state's One Health Task Force

By Garden State Times | Jan 30, 2025

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture has announced the first meeting of the New Jersey One Health Task Force (OHTF), scheduled for February 21 at 11 a.m. in Trenton.

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Philadelphia Eagles cover adoption fees at New Jersey pet center until Superbowl

By Garden State Times | Jan 30, 2025

To celebrate their advancement to the Superbowl, the Philadelphia Eagles are covering all pet adoption fees at the Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center.

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Bill advances protecting senior freeze benefits during relocation

By Garden State Times | Jan 30, 2025

The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee has advanced a bipartisan bill, S-1756, which aims to protect senior citizens from losing property tax relief when they move to a new home.

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Corrado's cybersecurity bill progresses with bipartisan support

By Garden State Times | Jan 30, 2025

A bill aimed at bolstering cybersecurity measures for local governments and schools in New Jersey has moved forward in the legislative process.

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Camden County honors eight middle schools for character education excellence

By Garden State Times | Jan 30, 2025

On Thursday, the Camden County Board of Commissioners, in collaboration with Camden County Technical Schools and Camden County College, recognized eight middle schools for their outstanding character education programs.

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Donald Norcross discusses history preservation and education initiatives

By Garden State Times | Jan 30, 2025

In recent tweets dated January 29-30, Congressman Donald Norcross shared discussions on preserving Battleship New Jersey's history and emphasized the importance of skill-based education through apprenticeship programs.

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New Jersey Senate advances bill penalizing unlawful deepfakes

By Garden State Times | Jan 30, 2025

The New Jersey Senate has taken a step forward in addressing the issue of unlawful deepfakes by advancing legislation proposed by Senator Kristin Corrado.

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Bill for women veteran license plates passes Senate committee

By Garden State Times | Jan 30, 2025

The Senate Transportation Committee has approved a bill sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado, representing the 40th District.

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Bill on menstrual toxic shock syndrome passes New Jersey Senate committee

By Garden State Times | Jan 30, 2025

Legislation aimed at raising awareness of menstrual toxic shock syndrome has moved forward in New Jersey.

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Bill advances to eliminate fees for firefighter and first responder license plates

By Garden State Times | Jan 30, 2025

The Senate Transportation Committee has approved a bill aimed at eliminating fees for special license plates issued to firefighters and first aid or rescue squad members.

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New Jersey Senate approves pilot program for therapy dogs in schools

By Garden State Times | Jan 30, 2025

The New Jersey Senate has passed a bill sponsored by Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco, which aims to create a pilot program for using therapy dogs in public elementary school wellness programs.

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Henry advocates for improved school funding at board meeting

By Garden State Times | Jan 29, 2025

In the ongoing discussion about underfunded public schools, Senator Owen Henry (R-12) attended a State Board of Education meeting on January 14 to advocate for improved funding methods.

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Camden celebrates rise in market rate housing prices

By Garden State Times | Jan 29, 2025

Commissioner Al Dyer, Mayor Victor Carstarphen, and city council members recently visited a new housing unit in Camden's Cramer Hill neighborhood.

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Congressman Donald Norcross addresses worker rights and data privacy

By Garden State Times | Jan 29, 2025

Congressman Donald Norcross recently voiced support for Whole Foods workers' rights in Philadelphia while also emphasizing the importance of data privacy on January 28th's Data Privacy Day.

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District 24 legislators praise enactment of Laken Riley Act

By Garden State Times | Jan 29, 2025

Senator Parker Space, Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia, and Assemblyman Michael Inganamort have expressed their approval of the recent enactment of the Laken Riley Act.

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New Jersey offers streamlined property tax relief applications for seniors

By Garden State Times | Jan 29, 2025

Senator Carmen Amato, Jr., Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, and Assemblyman Gregory Myhre have announced that the New Jersey Treasury will soon begin distributing combined property tax relief applications to seniors.

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Senator seeks transparency on funding for Edison special project

By Garden State Times | Jan 28, 2025

Senator Declan O’Scanlon has formally requested that Governor Phil Murphy provide a detailed accounting of state and public funds allocated to a special project in Edison.