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News from August 2024

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in New Jersey declines from Q1 to Q2

By Garden State Times | Aug 9, 2024

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in New Jersey during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $370,303, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Analysis: New Jersey among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Garden State Times | Aug 8, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Garden State Times shows that New Jersey is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.

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Homeward Bound offers $1 pet adoptions during Olympics

By Garden State Times | Aug 8, 2024

To celebrate the Paris Summer Olympics, the Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center in Blackwood, NJ, is offering $1 adoption fees for dogs and cats this week. The center is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Camden County consolidates police services with Woodlynne amid staffing crisis

By Garden State Times | Aug 8, 2024

On Thursday, the Camden County Commissioners announced that the Woodlynne Police Department will disband due to a severe staffing shortage, and the Camden County Police Department will assume policing responsibilities for the small municipality. Following years of oversight by the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office, the borough agency will disband, with efforts underway to ensure a smooth transition for patrols in the coming weeks.

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Bill aims to raise asset limits for seniors' Medicaid programs

By Garden State Times | Aug 7, 2024

On August 7, 2024, Senator Carmen Amato, Jr., Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, and Assemblyman Gregory Myhre introduced companion legislation, S-3482 and A-4622, aimed at increasing the resource threshold for certain non-Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) Medicaid eligibility groups. This initiative was based on a proposal by the Ocean County Office of Senior Services Advisory Council.

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O'Scanlon criticizes Democrats over state budget transparency

By Garden State Times | Aug 7, 2024

Senate Republican Budget Officer Declan O’Scanlon (R-13) issued a statement criticizing Democrats for their delayed release of "Budget Resolutions" intended to explain nearly $1 billion in state budget allocations.

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Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown library branch closed due to utility issue

By Garden State Times | Aug 5, 2024

The Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown library branch, located at 301 N 5th Street in Camden, part of the Camden County Library System, will be closed Monday due to a utility issue. Despite the closure, curbside and phone services remain operational.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Drugs companies in New Jersey during July

By Garden State Times | Aug 3, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Drugs company from New Jersey in July.

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New Jersey: Biologics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in New Jersey in July

By Garden State Times | Aug 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Biologics companies from New Jersey in July.

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Camden County initiates $2.3 million in roadwork improvements

By Garden State Times | Aug 2, 2024

Beginning on Monday, Aug. 5, Camden County will initiate two major roadway improvement projects in Berlin Borough and Winslow Township.

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Berlin-Cross Keys Road reopens after $6.9 million widening project

By Garden State Times | Aug 2, 2024

The $6.9 million project that widened Berlin-Cross Keys Road in Pine Hill, Gloucester Township, and Winslow Township has been completed, with the major thoroughfare expected to reopen late Friday afternoon. This project expanded a 1.25-mile stretch of Berlin Cross Keys Road to two lanes in either direction with a center turning lane. The widening covers the area between the Camden County Technical School campus at 343 Berlin-Cross Keys Road (CR 689) to Turnersville Road (CR 688).

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FDA Inspection: What type of New Jersey companies were under most scrutiny during July?

By Garden State Times | Aug 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 10 inspections at 10 Food and Cosmetics companies from New Jersey in July.

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Bucco addresses dental care access for intellectually developmentally disabled

By Garden State Times | Aug 1, 2024

Senate Republican Leader and NJ Legislative Disability Caucus Co-Chair Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) led a discussion on access to dental care for the Intellectually Developmentally Disabled (IDD).

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District 9 legislators urge Biden to reject Meals on Wheels funding cuts

By Garden State Times | Aug 1, 2024

Senator Carmen Amato, Jr., Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf, and Assemblyman Gregory E. Myhre have addressed a letter to President Biden expressing their concerns about potential funding cuts to the Meals on Wheels program.

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Steinhardt's bill on tianeptine passes Senate Judiciary Committee

By Garden State Times | Aug 1, 2024

Senator Doug Steinhardt’s (R-23) bill to classify tianeptine, often referred to as 'gas station heroin,' as a Schedule II controlled dangerous substance unanimously passed the Senate Judiciary Committee in June.