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Senior citizens seminar educates on scams; legislation targets financial exploitation

At the request of Senator Carmen Amato, Jr., Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, and Assemblyman Gregory Myhre, the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs conducted a senior citizens seminar at Holiday City Berkeley Clubhouse 2 on January 14.

By Garden State Times | Jan 16, 2025

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Camden County honors 14 leaders with Freedom Medal for community service

The Camden County Board of Commissioners honored 14 residents on January 15 for their community contributions at the 2025 Camden County Freedom Medal Ceremony.

By Garden State Times | Jan 16, 2025

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Bucco critiques Murphy's State of the State address as unrealistic

By Garden State Times | Jan 15, 2025

Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco, alongside Assembly Republican Leader John DiMaio, delivered a joint response to Governor Phil Murphy's State of the State address.

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Bucco criticizes Murphy's energy policies following NJ Board meeting

By Garden State Times | Jan 15, 2025

Following a meeting of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco expressed concerns over a decision to modify the scope of work for Energy and Environment Economics Inc.'s contract related to Governor...

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New Jersey Senate passes bill expanding access to hearing aids

By Garden State Times | Jan 14, 2025

The New Jersey Senate has unanimously approved a bill aimed at broadening access to hearing aids.

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Camden County issues Code Blue advisory due to upcoming extreme cold

By Garden State Times | Jan 14, 2025

Commissioner Jonathan Young has announced that Camden County will be under a Code Blue Advisory from Wednesday evening through Monday morning.

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New Jersey Senate passes bill on cell phone and social media policy in schools

By Garden State Times | Jan 14, 2025

Senator Kristin Corrado's bill, which mandates the New Jersey Department of Education to create a cell phone and social media policy for schools, has successfully passed the New Jersey Senate.

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Bill allowing school expansions passes committee

By Garden State Times | Jan 13, 2025

Senator Robert Singer's bill, S-2840, has successfully passed the Senate Environment and Energy Committee.

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Camden County issues Code Blue Advisory amid forecasted extreme cold

By Garden State Times | Jan 12, 2025

Commissioner Jonathan Young of the Camden County Department of Public Safety has issued a Code Blue Advisory for Camden County, starting Sunday evening and lasting until Wednesday morning.

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Somerdale Road Bridge reconstruction begins in Gloucester Township

By Garden State Times | Jan 10, 2025

On January 13, a significant infrastructure project will commence in Gloucester Township with the reconstruction of the Somerdale Road Bridge.

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Officials claim Bruen decision impacts NJ shooting statistics

By Garden State Times | Jan 10, 2025

Governor Murphy's recent announcement highlighted a reduction in shooting victims in New Jersey for 2024.

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2023: New Jersey ranks 32nd nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $4,857,441

By Garden State Times | Jan 9, 2025

In 2023, New Jersey received $4,857,441 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 32nd nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).

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Senator Bucco visits The Seeing Eye to address guide dog handler access issues

By Garden State Times | Jan 9, 2025

Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco recently visited The Seeing Eye to discuss access issues faced by guide dog handlers in New Jersey.

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Senator calls for resignation over residency conflict

By Garden State Times | Jan 9, 2025

Senator Declan O’Scanlon has called for the resignation of Tiffany Williams Brewer, the chief executive officer of the State Commission of Investigation (SCI).

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Republicans demand disclosure on New Jersey's $6.2 billion COVID fund usage

By Garden State Times | Jan 9, 2025

The Republican members of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee have issued statements urging Governor Murphy to disclose the full details of his allocation of a $6.2 billion Federal COVID grant received in May 2021.

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Camden highlights transformative progress over past decade

By Garden State Times | Jan 8, 2025

On Tuesday, Camden Mayor Victor Carstarphen, alongside the Board of Commissioners, the Camden County Police Department, and community stakeholders, highlighted significant progress in Camden over the past 12 years.

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Camden County advises precautions amid rising Norovirus cases

By Garden State Times | Jan 8, 2025

As Norovirus cases increase nationwide, the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services is advising residents to take measures to prevent the virus's spread.

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Camden County prepares roads as winter storm approaches

By Garden State Times | Jan 6, 2025

As a winter storm moves through Camden County and the South Jersey region, the Camden County Department of Public Works (DPW) is actively working to clear 1,200 lane miles of road.

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Camden County offices closed due to snow forecast for January 6

By Garden State Times | Jan 5, 2025

Camden County offices will not open on Monday, January 6th, due to the anticipated snowfall expected to begin early in the morning and continue throughout the day.

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Camden County issues Code Blue advisory amid winter storm warning

By Garden State Times | Jan 5, 2025

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