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Congressman Donald Norcross discusses tributes and international agreements

Congressman Donald Norcross shared insights on various topics via social media posts dated March 22-24, 2025.

By Garden State Times | Mar 24, 2025

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Senator Bucco comments on Secretary Duffy's visit to I-80 sinkhole

By Garden State Times | Mar 22, 2025

Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco has issued a statement in response to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy's visit to the sinkhole on Interstate 80.

Senator O'Scanlon criticizes state over Middletown school closures

Senator Declan O’Scanlon from Monmouth County has criticized the Murphy administration for its handling of school funding reform.

Commissioners honor retired seniors volunteer program

On Wednesday, Commissioner Virginia Betteridge participated in an event with the Community Planning and Advocacy Council (CPAC) to recognize the Retired Seniors Volunteer Program.

New Jersey lawmakers call for audit of Societal Benefit Charge funds

Senator Latham Tiver and Assemblyman Michael Torrissi Jr., both representing New Jersey's 8th district, have called for a comprehensive audit of the Societal Benefit Charge (SBC).

New Jersey senators appointed to investigate rising utility costs

Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco and Senate Republican Whip Michael Testa have been appointed to a legislative committee tasked with investigating the rising utility costs in New Jersey.

Congressman Donald Norcross criticizes executive order abolishing Department of Education

In recent tweets dated March 20-21, 2025, Congressman Donald Norcross expressed concerns over President Trump's executive order regarding the Department of Education's abolition while also commemorating historical civil rights events and...

Camden County issues Code Blue advisory due to severe cold weather

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

Donald Norcross addresses social security concerns and environmental issues

By Garden State Times | Mar 20, 2025

Congressman Donald Norcross recently addressed various issues through his social media posts dated March 19-20, 2025.

Camden police celebrate a decade of reading initiative with kindergartners

The Camden County Police Department (CCPD) is marking another year of its Bookmates program, in collaboration with the Camden City Schools and the Jewish Community Relations Council.

Congressman Donald Norcross criticizes potential Medicaid cuts and celebrates agriculture

Congressman Donald Norcross expressed his views on potential Medicaid cuts by Republicans led by Donald Trump and celebrated National Agriculture Day in tweets from March 18-19, 2025.

Senator Bucco warns against potential rise in NJ electric bills due to new proposal

Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco has expressed concerns over a proposal under consideration by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) that could potentially increase electric bills for residents and businesses across the state.

O'Scanlon urges Governor Murphy to clarify proposed digital services tax

Senate Republican Budget Officer Declan O’Scanlon has urged Governor Murphy to clarify the proposed new tax on 'digital services' in New Jersey.

Amato, Rumpf & Myhre announce relocation of legislative district office

Senator Carmen Amato, Jr., Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, and Assemblyman Gregory Myhre have announced the relocation of their joint legislative district office to Manahawkin.

Board of Commissioners and Congressman meet with local family facing ICE detention

By Garden State Times | Mar 18, 2025

On Friday, March 14th, the Board of Commissioners and Congressman Donald Norcross met with the Emanet family in Haddon Township.

54 H-1B petitions filed by Utilities employers classified under the Utilities industry in New Jersey in 2024

Employers classified under the Utilities industry based in New Jersey submitted 54 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Bill to protect New Jersey's private woodlands advances in Senate

Senator Robert Singer's bill, S-699, has successfully passed the Senate Budget Committee.

O'Scanlon's bill on managing unruly gatherings passes committee

The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee has approved a bipartisan bill introduced by Senator Declan O’Scanlon.

Congressman Donald Norcross comments on immigration reform and labor policies