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News from July 2024

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New Jersey: Biologics companies were the least FDA inspected companies in New Jersey in June

By Garden State Times | Jul 2, 2024

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

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Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center offers $7 adoption specials this week

By Garden State Times | Jul 2, 2024

This week, all dogs and cats at the Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center will have an adoption fee of $7. The adoption 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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9th District legislators vote against Fiscal Year 2025 State Budget

By Garden State Times | Jul 2, 2024

Highlighting heavy taxation and excessive spending levels, Senator Carmen Amato, Jr., Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, and Assemblyman Gregory Myhre all voted against the Fiscal Year 2025 State Budget. The 9th District Legislators provided remarks regarding their actions on the state budget, which was signed into law by Governor Murphy on June 28 following its passage by the State Legislature.

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Senate clears bill to support clean water projects in New Jersey

By Garden State Times | Jul 2, 2024

The New Jersey Senate has approved bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Latham Tiver (R-8) aimed at supporting the financing of clean water projects in the state.

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Commissioner Director Cappelli Jr. criticizes Supreme Court's decision on Trump immunity

By Garden State Times | Jul 2, 2024

The statement below is by Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli Jr. regarding the Supreme Court’s decision in Trump v. United States.

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FDA conducted second lowest number of inspections on Biologics companies in New Jersey during Q1

By Garden State Times | Jul 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted four inspections at four Biologics companies from New Jersey in the first quarter of 2024.

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New Jersey holds the 6th rank nationally for pension contributions in 2022

By Garden State Times | Jul 1, 2024

New Jersey received $9.6 million in public pension contributions, ranking it sixth in the United States in 2022, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Inflation in New Jersey lower than national average as of June 2024

By Garden State Times | Jul 1, 2024

As of June 2024, New Jersey experienced an 18.4% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.1% increase.

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Which type of New Jersey companies were inspected the most by FDA in June?

By Garden State Times | Jul 1, 2024

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

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Commissioner criticizes Supreme Court ruling on outdoor sleeping ban

By Garden State Times | Jul 1, 2024

The statement below is by Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli Jr. regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s ban on sleeping outdoors in the case City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson.

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O’Scanlon's bill establishing minimum NJ FamilyCare per diem passes Senate

By Garden State Times | Jul 1, 2024

Senator Declan O’Scanlon’s (R-13) bill to establish a minimum base NJ FamilyCare per diem passed the New Jersey Senate.

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New Jersey Senate passes bill expanding prosthetic coverage

By Garden State Times | Jul 1, 2024

The New Jersey Senate has unanimously passed a bill introduced by Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) aimed at expanding health benefits coverage for an additional prosthetic appliance.

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New Jersey Senate approves expanded background checks for healthcare professionals

By Garden State Times | Jul 1, 2024

The New Jersey Senate has approved bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Robert Singer (R-30) that mandates criminal background checks for individuals seeking licensure from certain boards regulating health care professions.

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New Jersey Senate approves bill to increase cap on annuity payouts

By Garden State Times | Jul 1, 2024

The New Jersey Senate has approved legislation sponsored by Senator Robert Singer (R-30) aimed at increasing the payout figure for annuity products held by insolvent insurance companies.

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Mosquito control operations scheduled in Camden County this Wednesday

By Garden State Times | Jul 1, 2024

Early Wednesday morning, the Mosquito Control Commission will be spraying and surveilling areas throughout Camden County. Commissioner Jeff Nash, liaison to the Camden County Mosquito Commission, emphasized the importance of eliminating standing water.

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Commissioner Dyer honors Delta Sigma Theta's South Jersey Chapter on its 55th anniversary

By Garden State Times | Jul 1, 2024

On Saturday, Commissioner Al Dyer presented a proclamation to the South Jersey Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in celebration of the chapter’s 55th anniversary.

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Commissioners honor veteran service dog at "22" Challenge/Veteran Suicide Awareness Walk

By Garden State Times | Jul 1, 2024

On Saturday, Commissioner Melinda Kane joined the community to honor Sarge, a veteran service dog. Sarge’s owner, John Brouse, a veteran and Commander of American Legion FW Grigg Post 68, accepted the award on behalf of his service dog. The presentation took place before the annual “22” Challenge/Veteran Suicide Awareness Walk, aimed at raising awareness about veteran suicide and supporting those who have served.

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New Jersey Senate passes bill increasing respite care service hours

By Garden State Times | Jul 1, 2024

The New Jersey Senate has passed Senator Kristin Corrado’s (R-40) bill aimed at increasing the number of respite care hours available to parents with a disabled child.