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Henry introduces emergency aid bill for impacted school districts

By Garden State Times | Dec 3, 2024

Senator Owen Henry has introduced a new bill in the Senate aimed at providing emergency supplemental aid to school districts affected by recent funding cuts.

Camden County Library seeks donations for personal care pantries

By Garden State Times | Dec 3, 2024

The Camden County Library System is seeking donations for its personal care pantries, which are available at all branches across the county.

Steinhardt proposes new bill on state-federal cooperation over immigration

By Garden State Times | Dec 3, 2024

Senator Doug Steinhardt of New Jersey has announced plans to introduce a bill aimed at enhancing cooperation between state and federal authorities in managing immigration issues.

New Jersey's license tax revenue up 2.8% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Garden State Times | Dec 2, 2024

New Jersey collected $591 million in license taxes during the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

New Jersey lawmakers propose utility assistance for volunteer emergency squads

By Garden State Times | Dec 2, 2024

Senator Carmen Amato, Jr., Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, and Assemblyman Gregory Myhre from New Jersey's 9th District are proposing new legislation aimed at providing financial relief to volunteer emergency service organizations.

Higher individual income tax revenue in New Jersey during Q2

By Garden State Times | Dec 1, 2024

The second quarter of 2024 brought in $6.8 billion in individual income tax revenue for New Jersey, a 40.5% increase from the first quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.