Senator Carmen Amato has expressed concerns regarding New Jersey Transit's service for vulnerable populations, particularly senior citizens and disabled residents. In a written testimony submitted to NJ Transit, Amato outlined several issues with the current transportation system, emphasizing that the services are inadequate for those who rely on them most.
The VA issued 113 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in New Jersey during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
As of September 2024, New Jersey experienced a 19.2% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.5% increase.
Senator Declan O’Scanlon is considering legislation to ensure accountability for school districts misusing public funds. This initiative comes in response to reports of Hillside School District employing a federally convicted felon for an $80,000 no-show teaching position while the individual was still incarcerated.
College tuition fees rose 2.3% in New Jersey in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
PSE&G is scheduled to conduct roadwork on Burnt Mill and Woodcrest roads in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The work will take place on Wednesday, October 16, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., resulting in a full closure of the road between Burnt Mill Road and Atlantic Avenue.
The Camden County Sheriff's Department has initiated a new effort as part of the National Take Back Initiative. A prescription medication drop box is now available on the first floor of Camden City Hall, located at 520 Market Street. This initiative is designed to offer a safe and convenient method for residents to dispose of their unused or expired prescription drugs.
PSE&G is set to conduct roadwork on West Crystal Lake Avenue in Haddon Township from October 16 to October 18. The work will take place daily from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., resulting in a partial closure of the southbound lane between West Mt. Vernon and West Redman avenues.
On Thursday, the Board of Commissioners and the Health Department organized the Camden County Local Boards of Health Summit. This event brought together municipal governments and local health boards from across New Jersey to discuss public health strategies aimed at improving community outcomes.
Senator Joe Pennacchio, representing New Jersey's 26th district, has been recognized with the "Legislator of the Year Award" by the Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey. The award ceremony took place on October 9, 2024.
On Friday, the Rowan University Rutgers–Camden Board of Governors released the first Population Health Impact Report from the South Jersey Institute for Population Health (SJIPH). The SJIPH was established in 2018 through a state grant received by the Rowan University/Rutgers–Camden Board of Governors. It supports collaborative research aimed at addressing health disparities among underserved populations in New Jersey’s seven southern counties.
New Jersey's National Guard and first responders are heading to Florida to assist with hurricane response efforts. Senator Bucco expressed his support and prayers for those involved in the operations.
Legislation aimed at funding flood prevention efforts along the Peckman River has progressed through the New Jersey Senate Environment and Energy Committee. The bill, sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado, seeks to provide financial support to municipalities in Essex and Passaic Counties, including Cedar Grove, Little Falls, Verona, and Woodland Park. These areas have faced severe flooding due to recent storms.
In response to a recent burglary at the residence of Assemblyman Paul Kanitra, Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco has called on Governor Murphy to sign legislation that would increase penalties for residential burglaries.
The Senate Commerce Committee has moved forward with a bipartisan bill aimed at reducing the backlog of professional license applications at the Department of Community Affairs (DCA). The legislation, sponsored by Senator Robert Singer, seeks to address ongoing delays that have impacted professionals' ability to enter or progress in their careers.
Senator Carmen Amato, Jr., Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, and Assemblyman Gregory Myhre are set to propose legislation aimed at exempting certain organizations from registration fees under New Jersey's "Charitable Registration and Investigation Act." The bill seeks to relieve volunteer fire companies, emergency service providers, and veteran organizations from the financial burden of these fees.
The Camden County Health Department has confirmed that a skunk found in Gloucester Township tested positive for rabies. This notification came from the state Department of Health and Human Services after testing at the Public Health & Environmental Laboratories in Trenton.
PSE&G is set to perform roadwork on Park Avenue in Pennsauken, leading to a partial closure of the westbound lane between Bethel and Cooper avenues. The work is scheduled for Thursday, October 10, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.