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News from March 2025

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Employers classified under the Construction industry file 128 H-1B petitions in New Jersey throughout 2024

By Garden State Times | Mar 3, 2025

In 2024, 128 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Construction industry located in New Jersey, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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New Jersey committee approves bill excusing military recruitment-related student absences

By Garden State Times | Mar 3, 2025

The Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee has approved a bill proposed by Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco, representing the 25th district.

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State aid cut by $150 million for NJ municipalities

By Garden State Times | Mar 3, 2025

The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is set to inform all 564 municipalities in New Jersey that state aid for municipal budgets will be reduced by $150 million.

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New Jersey committee approves bill designating May as Military Spouse Appreciation Month

By Garden State Times | Mar 3, 2025

Senator Kristin M. Corrado's legislation to designate May as Military Spouse Appreciation Month in New Jersey has passed the Senate Military & Veterans’ Affairs Committee.

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Senator raises concerns over NJ E-ZPass contract awarded to TransCore

By Garden State Times | Mar 3, 2025

State Senator Joe Pennacchio has raised concerns over the New Jersey Turnpike Authority's (NJTA) decision to award a nearly $2 billion E-ZPass contract to TransCore.

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Senator O'Scanlon's bill on employee protections advances in Senate

By Garden State Times | Mar 3, 2025

Bipartisan legislation introduced by Senator Declan O'Scanlon, representing the 13th district, has successfully passed through the Senate Labor Committee.

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Bill proposes extended tax exemptions for spouses of deceased veterans

By Garden State Times | Mar 3, 2025

The Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee has moved forward with a bipartisan bill aimed at extending tax benefits to the spouses of deceased veterans.

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Bucco's veteran support bill advances through committee

By Garden State Times | Mar 3, 2025

The Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee has moved forward with a bipartisan bill aimed at enhancing support services for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injuries (TBI).

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New Jersey: Medicare dependency reached 3.6% in 2022

By Garden State Times | Mar 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 3.6% of income in New Jersey, providing an average of $2,789 per capita to residents.

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New Jersey: Social Security made up 4.8% of total income in 2022

By Garden State Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 4.8% of income in New Jersey, providing an average of $3,732 per capita to residents.