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Somerdale Road Bridge reconstruction project set to begin next month

By Garden State Times | Nov 20, 2024

Next month, a $3.7 million project to reconstruct the Somerdale Road Bridge in Gloucester Township will commence.

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Pennacchio criticizes NJ's reaction to NYC congestion pricing

By Garden State Times | Nov 19, 2024

Senator Joe Pennacchio has criticized New Jersey's response to New York's congestion pricing plan.

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New Jersey's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 51.9% in Q1 compared to previous quarter

By Garden State Times | Nov 18, 2024

New Jersey collected $4.9 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Corrado's bill on postpartum care signed into law by Governor Murphy

By Garden State Times | Nov 18, 2024

Governor Murphy has signed a bipartisan bill into law that was sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado.

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Donald Norcross highlights initiatives from November tweets

By Garden State Times | Nov 18, 2024

In recent social media posts from mid-November 2024, Congressman Donald Norcross discusses support for constituents dealing with federal agencies and advocates for apprenticeship programs as valuable career paths.

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New Jersey's combined tax revenues up 3.2% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Garden State Times | Nov 16, 2024

New Jersey collected $19.9 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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New Jersey's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 55.8% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Garden State Times | Nov 15, 2024

New Jersey collected $4.9 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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VA provides 25.3% more home purchase loans in New Jersey in Q3

By Garden State Times | Nov 15, 2024

There were 549 VA home purchases in New Jersey in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $251.2 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Rabid fox discovered in Gloucester Township prompts health department warning

By Garden State Times | Nov 15, 2024

A fox in Gloucester Township, New Jersey, has tested positive for rabies, according to the Camden County Health Department.

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Camden County commissioners tackle food insecurity with new nutrition center

By Garden State Times | Nov 15, 2024

The Board of Commissioners convened at the Rutgers–Camden Campus Center on Friday to discuss food insecurity with community leaders, local organizations, and advocates.

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Bucco receives ASAH's Legislator of the Year Award

By Garden State Times | Nov 15, 2024

Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco has been awarded the "Legislator of the Year" by ASAH, an organization dedicated to supporting students and youth with disabilities.

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Senators urge Governor Murphy to restore municipal aid funding

By Garden State Times | Nov 15, 2024

Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco and Senate Republican Budget Officer Declan O’Scanlon have urged Governor Murphy to reinstate $150 million in "Municipal Relief Fund Aid" in his upcoming budget proposal for February 2025.

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Henry discusses education funding cuts with Jackson school district

By Garden State Times | Nov 14, 2024

Senator Owen Henry recently convened a roundtable discussion with officials from the Jackson School District to address the challenges posed by Governor Murphy's education funding cuts.

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Road closure planned in Camden due to water company work

By Garden State Times | Nov 14, 2024

New Jersey American Water is scheduled to conduct roadwork on Baird Boulevard in Camden, New Jersey.

FOIA Request Sent to New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education Regarding State University Employees' Salaries on November 14, 2024

By Garden State Times | Nov 14, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education on November 14, 2024.

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Roadwork set for West Cuthbert Boulevard prompts partial closure

By Garden State Times | Nov 14, 2024

PSE&G will conduct roadwork on West Cuthbert Boulevard in Collingswood, New Jersey, on Friday, November 15.

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New Jersey's combined tax revenues down 0.7% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Garden State Times | Nov 13, 2024

New Jersey collected $12.1 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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New Jersey declares drought warning amid historic dry spell

By Garden State Times | Nov 13, 2024

As New Jersey faces historically low precipitation and high temperatures, Governor Phil Murphy and DEP Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette have declared a Drought Warning for the state.

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New Jersey DEP issues drought warning amid increased wildfire incidents

By Garden State Times | Nov 13, 2024

The State Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in New Jersey has escalated the drought watch status to a drought warning due to persistently dry and warm weather conditions.

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Number of VA loans issued in New Jersey increased by 187.3% from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024

By Garden State Times | Nov 12, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 948 home loans in New Jersey, totaling $405.1 million, during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.