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In 2024, 47 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry located in New Jersey, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Congressman Donald Norcross discusses shipbuilding, equality, and labor rights in recent tweets

U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross from New Jersey’s 1st district discussed key topics such as shipbuilding, transgender rights, and labor movement in his tweets from March 30 and 31, 2025.

Senator O’Scanlon criticizes Newark School District’s $2.8 million catering expenses

The Newark School Board recently approved a budget allocation of $2.8 million for catering services, covering continental breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and afternoon refreshments.

Ohio Avenue bridge in Waterford closed for maintenance until April 3

NJ Transit has announced the closure of a bridge on Ohio Avenue in Waterford starting Monday afternoon, citing maintenance concerns.

Norcross criticizes Trump and honors veterans and workers' safety in recent posts

By Garden State Times | Mar 29, 2025

Congressman Donald Norcross took to social media on March 28 and 29, 2025, to express his views on several issues, including President Trump's decision on collective bargaining, support for Vietnam War veterans, and worker safety in the electrical...

Camden County honors Vietnam veteran at Gloucester City town hall meeting

By Garden State Times | Mar 29, 2025

The Board of Commissioners convened for the Camden County town hall meeting in Gloucester City on Thursday.

Camden County newsletter shares community updates and events

(Camden, NJ) Camden County has released their weekly newsletter, providing updates on various local happenings.

Senator Latham Tiver criticizes New Jersey energy policies on affordability

The Senate Select Committee and Assembly Communications Committee convened on Friday to address the topic of energy affordability in New Jersey.

Senator O’Scanlon criticizes new tax proposal from Governor Murphy

Senator Declan O’Scanlon has voiced strong opposition to Governor Murphy's recent budget proposal, which seeks to implement new tax increases on participatory sports and activities.

Congressman Norcross criticizes policies and shares personal anecdotes on social media

Congressman Donald Norcross voiced concerns about alleged anti-worker policies on social media on March 26, 2025.

Republican senators criticize New Jersey's energy policies amid rising utility costs

Senate Republican leaders, Anthony M. Bucco and Michael Testa, voiced their disapproval of the recent legislative hearing on rising utility costs in New Jersey.

State legislators testify against utility rate hikes in New Jersey

Senator Carmen Amato, Jr., along with Assemblymen Brian Rumpf and Gregory Myhre from New Jersey's 9th Legislative District, submitted testimony to the Senate Select and Assembly Telecommunications & Utilities Committees, discussing significant...

Tiver supports restoring funding for districts affected by state cuts

By Garden State Times | Mar 27, 2025

Senator Latham Tiver has announced his support for new legislation aimed at restoring funding for school districts affected by state aid reductions from fiscal year 2018 to 2025.

Commissioners and sheriff provide free prom attire for Camden County teens

By Garden State Times | Mar 27, 2025

On March 25, local teens in Camden County gathered at the boathouse to collect prom attire, as part of an initiative orchestrated by the Camden County Board of Commissioners in collaboration with local enforcement and corrections departments.

Bucco and Testa call for action on New Jersey's rising energy costs

By Garden State Times | Mar 27, 2025

Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco and Senate Republican Whip Michael Testa are taking action to address the rising utility bills in New Jersey.

How many H-1B petitions made by New Jersey employers were approved during 2024?

In 2024, 97.9% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in New Jersey were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Camden County issues Code Blue advisory amid falling temperatures

Commissioner Jonathan Young, associated with the Camden County Department of Public Safety, has announced a Code Blue Advisory for the region.

Donald Norcross discusses labor history and current issues

Congressman Donald Norcross recently addressed historical labor tragedies and current labor issues through his social media posts dated March 25-26, 2025.

O'Scanlon proposes bill to restore full funding for affected NJ school districts