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Gov’t Spending Watchdog: Federal drug program serving NJ hospitals benefits ‘special interests’ over patients

By Garden State Times reports | Aug 23, 2024

Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) said that hospitals and other “special interests,” rather than patients, are benefiting from a federal drug discount program in which up to 22 New Jersey hospitals participate.

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Camden County announces mosquito spraying operations scheduled for Friday

By Garden State Times | Aug 22, 2024

Early Friday morning, the Mosquito Control Commission will be conducting spraying and surveillance activities throughout Camden County.

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Lawmakers express condolences on passing of John Parker

By Garden State Times | Aug 22, 2024

Senator Carmen Amato, Jr., Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, and Assemblyman Gregory Myhre released a statement on the passing of Ocean County Utilities Authority Chairman and former Lacey Township Mayor John C. Parker.

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Polistina bill designates interchange as Ensign John R. Elliott Memorial Interchange

By Garden State Times | Aug 22, 2024

Legislation sponsored by Senator Vince Polistina (R-2) to designate the interchange between State Highway Route 42 and Interstate Highway Route 295 as the "Ensign John R. Elliott Memorial Interchange" has been signed into law by Acting Governor Nick Scutari.

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Polistina bill expanding PFRS credit signed into law

By Garden State Times | Aug 22, 2024

Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Vince Polistina (R-2) was signed into law today, allowing members of the State Police and Firemen Retirement System (PFRS) to purchase pension credit as class two special law enforcement officers in New Jersey.

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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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NFIB report highlights inflation and taxes as key issues for NJ small businesses

By Garden State Times | Aug 20, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released its 11th quadrennial report, "Small Business Problems and Priorities."

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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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Inflation remains top challenge for New Jersey's small businesses

By Garden State Times | Aug 13, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released its latest Small Business Optimism Index, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by small businesses in New Jersey due to inflation.

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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.