Garden State Times

Crews will be milling and paving Potter Street in Haddonfield on Wednesday, May 22 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., necessitating a full road closure between Fowler and Ellis avenues.

New Jersey signs law creating task force to review teacher evaluations

Assemblywoman Michele Matsikoudis’ bill, aimed at creating the New Jersey Educator Evaluation Review Task Force, was signed into law on May 17. The task force will study and propose changes to the current public educator evaluation system established under the TEACHNJ Act of 2012.

Cherry Hill residents campaign to preserve historic Garden State Gatehouse

On May 21, 2024, Commissioner Nash issued a statement expressing his support for the preservation of the Garden State Gatehouse on Route 70. This comes in response to a campaign launched by Cherry Hill residents and Mayor David Fleisher to prevent the Gatehouse from being sold to developers for commercial use.

Homeward Bound offers $1 dog adoptions this week

This week, all dogs at Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center will have an adoption fee of $1. 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.

Mosquito control commission schedules county-wide spraying operation

Early Thursday morning, the Mosquito Control Commission will conduct spraying and surveillance operations throughout Camden County. Commissioner Jeff Nash, liaison to the Camden County Mosquito Commission, emphasized the importance of addressing standing water.

NJ Health Care Reform Group: PBMs ‘work to keep the true costs of medicine hidden from consumers’

The head of a New Jersey health care reform group said that pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) have “capitalized on an opaque system” and are working to “keep the true costs of medicine hidden from consumers.”

New Jersey Senate passes bill to address school bus driver shortage

The New Jersey Senate has passed a bipartisan bill, sponsored by Senator Vince Polistina (R-2), aimed at addressing the state's school bus driver shortage. The legislation allows drivers with a Type S School Bus certificate to transport children to and from school.

Senate approves Bucco's bill to fund dam and inland waters restoration

Seventeen dams and inland waters projects across New Jersey are set to receive increased funding for repairs and restoration, following the approval of legislation sponsored by Senate Minority Leader Anthony Bucco. The New Jersey Senate approved the bill today.

McGuckin's bill seeks to reverse controversial election law changes

Assemblyman Greg McGuckin has introduced a bill that aims to reverse several provisions of a contentious law, following recommendations from the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission. Critics have argued that this law weakened the independent elections watchdog and allowed for political corruption.

New Jersey Senate passes Bucco's pothole data bill

The New Jersey Senate has passed a bipartisan bill sponsored by Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25), which mandates the Department of Transportation (DOT) to include comprehensive data on potholes in their annual report to the Governor and Legislature.

Senate approves Polistina's bill to honor Ensign John R. Elliott

The New Jersey Senate has approved legislation sponsored by Senator Vince Polistina, which proposes the naming of the interchange between State Highway Route 42 and Interstate Highway Route 295 as the “Ensign John R. Elliott Memorial Interchange”.

Commissioner Kane honors veterans ahead of Memorial Day

In anticipation of Memorial Day, Commissioner Melinda Kane, who is also a gold star mother, joined elected officials, volunteers, and community members from Cherry Hill on Sunday to pay tribute to veterans at Locustwood Cemetery. The group placed American flags on the graves of veterans in recognition of their service and sacrifices in the armed forces.

Senate approves Singer's bill on nursing home pharmaceutical services

The New Jersey Senate has endorsed legislation, proposed by Senator Robert Singer, that aims to formalize Department of Health regulations for pharmaceutical services in nursing homes.

DePhillips calls for NJ transit audit amid proposed tax hikes

Assembly Republican Conference Leader Christopher DePhillips has urged legislative leaders to reconsider tax increases, as Democrats propose a hike in the sales tax to fund NJ Transit during the final stages of state budget negotiations. Instead, DePhillips advocates for a comprehensive review of NJ Transit to pinpoint areas of waste and potential cost-saving measures.

Commissioners organize walk for mental health awareness

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Board of Commissioners organized a walk to express solidarity with individuals affected by mental health issues. The event was coordinated in partnership with the Prosecutor’s Office, the Camden County Addiction Awareness Task Force, the Governor’s Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, and the Camden County Municipal Alliance Program.

New Jersey ranked 16th in average VA home loan amount in Q1

With $404,547 in home loans issued, New Jersey ranked 16th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

New Jersey ranks 23rd in total VA home loans during Q1

New Jersey ranked 23rd in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2024 with 834 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

DePhillips' bill to boost angel investor tax credit advances in committee

Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips is pushing for an increase in the angel investor tax credit to bolster technology startups and invigorate the innovation economy in New Jersey. This follows his successful effort in 2019 when he managed to double the tax credit.

Tax Exemption Proposed for Surviving Spouses of First Responders