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News from March 2024

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Average VA home loan amount in Alabama for Q1 totals $404,547

By Garden State Times | Mar 31, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in New Jersey during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $404,547, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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New Jersey collects $5 million in property tax revenue in Q4

By Garden State Times | Mar 30, 2024

New Jersey collected $5 million in property taxes during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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New Jersey collects $593 million in license tax revenue in Q4

By Garden State Times | Mar 30, 2024

New Jersey collected $593 million in license taxes during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Commissioners Unveil Historical Marker for Black Revolutionary War Soldiers

By Garden State Times | Mar 30, 2024

On Saturday, the Board of Commissioners, together with the Lawnside Historical Society and Mayor Maryann Wardlow, gathered to unveil a historical marker commemorating Black soldiers who fought in the Revolutionary War.The marker, now placed in front of the community center, pays tribute to several significant figures, including the Rhode Island Regiment, recognized as the first Black battalion in U.S. military history. It also features Oliver Cromwell, a Black soldier who famously crossed the Delaware River alongside George Washington, and Colonel Tye from Monmouth...

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New Jersey’s combined tax revenues down 2.5% in Q4 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Garden State Times | Mar 29, 2024

New Jersey collected $11.1 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Commissioners celebrates opening of new playground at the Ronald McDonald House of Southern NJ

By Garden State Times | Mar 29, 2024

The Board of Commissioners celebrated the opening of a new playground at the Ronald McDonald House of Southern NJ in Camden City. The playground is fully inclusive and offers ADA accessible equipment for children with disabilities to have a safe place to play.Commissioner Deputy Director Ed McDonnell expressed his enthusiasm for the new playground, stating, “The Ronald McDonald House is such a vital resource to so many families who have children in the hospital. This playground will provide families staying at the Camden City location with a bit of normalcy and fun during...

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New Jersey’s property tax revenues unchanged in Q4 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Garden State Times | Mar 28, 2024

New Jersey collected $5 million in property tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Camden County Police Officers Host Easter Egg Hunt for Kids at Local Day Care Center

By Garden State Times | Mar 28, 2024

Camden County Police Officers Host Easter Egg Hunt for Kids at Local Day Care CenterMar 28 2024As part of the Camden County Police Department’s continuing mission of community policing, officers visited the Mi Casita Day Care Center II in East Camden to host an Easter egg hunt for the children."Hosting festive events such as this is so important to us here at the Police Department," Chief Gabriel Rodriguez said. "These types of activities allow us to build bonds with the youngest residents of our community and most importantly, create some fun for them."To view...

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Camden County Newsletter Highlights Town Hall Meeting, Pet Adoption Special, and College Open House

By Garden State Times | Mar 28, 2024

The latest edition of the Camden County Newsletter for March 28, 2024, has been released with exciting news and event updates for the community.Residents are encouraged to mark their calendars for the upcoming Town Hall Meeting scheduled for April 8th in Cherry Hill. The newsletter also features a special promotion at the Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center, offering $7.00 adoptions. In addition, there are Just for Seniors programs and events lined up for April, catering to the older population in the county. Furthermore, Camden County College is gearing up for its Open...

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Roadwork to Close Roads

By Garden State Times | Mar 28, 2024

Roadwork is set to cause road closures and traffic disruptions in various areas in Camden County. PSE&G and New Jersey American Water will be carrying out maintenance work on several roads starting Monday, April 1.PSE&G will be working on Lexington Avenue in Pennsauken, Union Avenue in Pennsauken, and Burnt Mill Road in Cherry Hill, causing partial and full road closures. New Jersey American Water will also be working on Kings Highway in Audubon and Wyoming Avenue in Audubon, resulting in full road closures.In a statement, Commissioner Al Dyer emphasized the importance...

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New Jersey’s sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 101.9% in Q4 compared to previous quarter

By Garden State Times | Mar 27, 2024

New Jersey collected $4.3 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Health Analyst: NJ hospital patients aren't receiving drug price savings due from federal program

By Garden State Times News Service | Mar 27, 2024

A national health policy analyst said New Jersey patients served by a hospital participating in the federal 340b drug program should be concerned the drug savings aren’t being passed along to them.

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New Jersey’s sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 32.7% in Q4 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Garden State Times | Mar 26, 2024

New Jersey collected $4.3 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Steinhardt/Testa Call on Legislature to Approve Bill That Would Stop Squatters

By Garden State Times | Mar 26, 2024

Senators Doug Steinhardt and Michael Testa are urging the New Jersey Legislature to move forward with a bill that aims to address the issue of squatting in the state. Steinhardt emphasized the importance of the legislation, stating, “If someone breaks into a home and begins living there, the property owner should have every right to evict that individual without delay." Testa echoed these sentiments, highlighting the need to hold individuals who engage in squatting accountable.The proposed bill, S-725, seeks to criminalize squatting by creating three new offenses:...

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Henry Meets with Old Bridge Education Officials to Discuss School Funding

By Garden State Times | Mar 26, 2024

Senator Owen Henry (R-12) recently sat down with school officials in Old Bridge to address their concerns regarding Governor Murphy’s proposed school funding cuts. Henry expressed his commitment to rectifying the situation, stating, “Governor Murphy’s proposed cuts are devastating our public schools across New Jersey and frankly it’s embarrassing that our school districts have been thrown under the bus. I am committed to fixing this formula and the first step is bringing everyone to the table, having the hard conversations, and figuring out a plan so ALL of our students and...

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VA provides 183.3% more home purchase loans in New Jersey in Q4 2023

By Garden State Times | Mar 23, 2024

There were 728 VA home purchases in New Jersey in the fourth quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $320.4 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Update on Common Interest Community Legislation

By Garden State Times | Mar 22, 2024

In a recent legislative update, the 9th District Legislative Delegation expressed their firm stance against common interest community legislation that has caused concern among residents living in age-restricted communities.The Delegation emphasized that seniors value their autonomy in running their communities, stating, "Seniors don’t want or need state bureaucrats telling them how to run their communities." They further added, "Trenton has more important things to focus on than disrupting the lives of seniors who cherish the autonomy to run their age-restricted...

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VA provides 728 home purchase loans in New Jersey in Q4 2023

By Garden State Times | Mar 22, 2024

There were 728 VA home purchase loans issued in New Jersey in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $320.4 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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NJ Health Care Reform Group: Insurance companies shouldn't pick prescription drugs for patients

By Garden State Times News Service | Mar 21, 2024

Insurance companies “denying coverage” of the prescription drugs she needed to deal with chronic migraines is one reason Jeannette Hoffman wanted to become the executive director for the newly-formed group, Patients Come First-New Jersey.

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McGuckin and Kanitra bill that addresses cyberattacks passes Assembly

By Garden State Times | Mar 21, 2024

A bill aimed at bolstering cybersecurity measures in colleges and universities has successfully passed the Assembly, sponsored by Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and Paul Kanitra. McGuckin emphasized the importance of proactive cybersecurity measures, stating, “Colleges and universities can best protect sensitive information and networks by being proactive, not reactive, which our bill requires.” The bill, known as A817, mandates that higher education institutions establish comprehensive cyber security plans to safeguard against potential threats.McGuckin further explained that...