Tag: Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin
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Murphy announces $25 million in funding for restoration of Revolutionary War sites across New Jersey
Four Revolutionary War sites in Mercer County will receive federal funding through the state’s budget for restoration and preservation efforts in preparation for America’s 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026. Gov. Phil Murphy joined by legislative, state, county and municipal officials at Washington Crossing State Park in Hopewell Township announced on Nov. 29 that $25…
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Updated Sara’s Law encourages more participation in registry; provides easy access for local law enforcement
It was in September 2007 that a 19-year-old teen from Sayreville was critically injured in an auto accident just a few miles from her home. Her mother only learned about the crash from a friend, who had called the house asking about her condition. The young woman fell into a coma and later died. By…
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State funds support new national 9-8-8 mental crisis hotline in hopes to lift ‘dark clouds’
With state funds to support the launch of the new national mental crisis hotline 9-8-8, New Jersey legislators hope to lift “dark clouds” plaguing those suffering from mental health issues. “The launch [of the mental crisis hotline] is only the beginning,” Wendy Sefcik said. “[This is] revamping a very broken mental health system that fails…
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Family, friends gather for Eid-al-Adha celebration in Sayreville
SAYREVILLE – Eid-al-Adha is a celebration for family and friends to gather, pray, share memories and enjoy. That is what Sanober Syed, Nafia Naveed, Muznah Aquil and Nazifa Naveed, who are all from the Sayreville area, said the celebration was all about. “Eid is a celebration to get families and friends together and as you…
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Gov. Phil Murphy signs sweeping series of gun safety reforms in Metuchen
METUCHEN – New Jersey has one of the strictest gun laws in the country, but that does not mean the state is immune to gun violence. The statistics are real. Ask Acting Attorney General (AG) Matthew J. Platkin. He named a few during a press conference held in Metuchen Borough Hall on July 5. On…
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Gov. Phil Murphy announces $2 billion in property tax relief through expanded ANCHOR program
Gov. Phil Murphy and top Democratic legislative leaders announced an expansion of the Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters property, or ANCHOR, tax relief program that would provide $2 billion in tax relief to New Jersey households. Together at the South Brunswick Municipal Building, Murphy, Senate President Nick Scutari (D-22) and Assembly Speaker…
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Volunteers glean for a good cause
OLD BRIDGE – Volunteers pulled on their gloves and maneuvered through the 24-acre fields of Hauser Hill Farms to glean apples, Napa cabbage and rainbow swiss chard, all for a good cause. “Last year, because of [COVID-19] and economic hardship, we moved 2.6 million pounds of food to 87 feeding organizations across the State of…
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Woodbridge mayor, dignitaries praise state for keeping nursing home residents safe
WOODBRIDGE – Mayor John E. McCormac praised what he called the leadership and decisive action of Gov. Phil Murphy and his administration to ensure the safety of residents at St. Joseph’s Seniors Home assisted living facility and nursing home in Woodbridge in the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Woodbridge officials reported six new positive…
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Coughlin receives Middlesex County College’s L’Hommedieu Award
EDISON – Craig Coughlin, speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly, received the Paige D. L’Hommedieu Award from Middlesex County College at its Fall Convocation on Aug. 26. He was presented the award for his leadership in the state and service to the people of Middlesex County. “Speaker Coughlin has long been a champion of…