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News from August 2024

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Senator Doug Steinhardt announces new bill package targeting human trafficking

By Garden State Times | Aug 22, 2024

Today, Senator Doug Steinhardt (R-23) announced his intention to sponsor a package of bills aimed at combating human trafficking and preventing child exploitation.

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Lawmakers call for hearings on high-risk power cable proposals

By Garden State Times | Aug 21, 2024

Senator Jim Holzapfel, Assemblyman Greg McGuckin, and Assemblyman Paul Kanitra (R-10) have called for legislative hearings concerning proposals to lay high-risk power cables through heavily populated residential streets to supply power to a potential wind turbine project.

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Mosquito control commission plans county-wide spraying operation

By Garden State Times | Aug 20, 2024

Early Thursday morning, the Mosquito Control Commission will be in the community spraying and surveilling areas throughout Camden County.

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Rabid skunk confirmed in Gloucester Township

By Garden State Times | Aug 16, 2024

The Camden County Health Department has been notified by the state Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) that a skunk removed from a neighborhood in Gloucester Township has tested positive for rabies.

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Bucco comments on Governor Murphy's appointment of George Helmy to U.S. Senate

By Garden State Times | Aug 16, 2024

Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) released a statement regarding Governor Murphy’s appointment of George Helmy to the U.S. Senate.

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Corrado honors Seton Hall men’s basketball on 2024 NIT championship

By Garden State Times | Aug 13, 2024

Senator Kristin M. Corrado (R-40) visited Seton Hall University in South Orange on Monday, August 12, 2024, to present Seton Hall Men’s Basketball Head Coach Shaheen Holloway and Athletic Director Bryan Felt with a proclamation on behalf of the New Jersey Senate. The recognition was for the Pirates’ 2024 National Invitation Tournament (NIT) Championship in April.

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Mosquito control measures set for multiple locations across Camden County on Thursday

By Garden State Times | Aug 13, 2024

Early Thursday morning, the Mosquito Control Commission will be spraying and surveilling areas throughout Camden County.

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Senator calls for investigation into Salem City School District's use of taxpayer funds

By Garden State Times | Aug 13, 2024

In a letter sent last week to Attorney General Platkin and State Auditor Kaschak, Senator Declan O’Scanlon (R-13) requested an official investigation into the Salem City School District to address the district’s potential misuse of taxpayer funds.

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Health clinic opens at Wiggins Center offering free confidential care

By Garden State Times | Aug 13, 2024

On Tuesday, the Board of Commissioners joined Camden Mayor Victor Carstarphen, Health Department Director Caryelle Lasher, and the Center for Family Services to unveil the HealthFirst Care & Wellness Center at the Wiggins Center. The clinic will provide sexual health and immunization services that are confidential and free of charge for patients.

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Bucco raises alarm on rising utility costs following PJM power grid auction

By Garden State Times | Aug 12, 2024

Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) has raised concerns about escalating energy costs and future grid reliability for New Jersey residents following the latest PJM Interconnection power auction results, which showed a dramatic 800 percent increase in costs. The recent auction revealed that the cost of electricity in the PJM region—including New Jersey—will soar to $14.7 billion for the 2025/2026 delivery year, a significant jump from $2.2 billion announced from the previous auction in February 2023.

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Italian American Group: 'Tim Walz is an enemy of the Italian American Community'

By Garden State Times | Aug 9, 2024

A member of the Italian American Civil Rights League said Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who was recently named by Vice President Kamala Harris as her running mate for the upcoming presidential election, is "an enemy of the Italian American Community."

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NJ Health Care Reform Group: ‘PBMs have jeopardized patient care, cost taxpayers, and reduced patient choice’

By Garden State Times | Aug 9, 2024

The head of a New Jersey health care reform group said pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) "have jeopardized patient care, cost taxpayers, and reduced patient choice" after a recent report from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was reviewed by New Jersey legislators.

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Pennacchio condemns violence against Hindus in Bangladesh

By Garden State Times | Aug 9, 2024

Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-26) released a statement on August 9, 2024, condemning the ongoing violence against the Hindu population in Bangladesh.

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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.