Tag: New Jersey Legislature
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Cranbury school administrators will keep tabs on possible merger plan
Small school districts in the state like Cranbury should be merged into larger regional districts, said a panel looking to improve New Jersey’s fiscal health and make government more efficient. Mandatory school consolidation was one of a series of proposals released by the New Jersey Economic and Fiscal Policy Workgroup, a committee the state Legislature…
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Monmouth senator explains votes on bills
We have just wrapped up our budget season, the first for me as a state senator. We were committed to passing a responsible budget by deadline, in keeping with our obligation as your legislators, and ultimately I am pleased we produced a strong budget that reflects our priorities and the interests of our residents. I…
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Assemblymen seek higher age for individuals purchasing rifles, shotguns
New Jersey would keep young adults from buying rifles and shotguns by raising the age at which they could legally purchase such weapons, according to a bill introduced in the state Legislature by two lawmakers who represent Princeton. Assemblymen Andrew Zwicker and Roy Freiman (D-Mercer, Hunterdon, Middlesex and Somerset) want to increase the purchase age…
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Fire districts given option to move election to November
The boards that govern fire districts in New Jersey now have the option to hold elections for fire commissioners and budgets on the date of the general election in November. Earlier this month, Gov. Chris Christie signed legislation into law that was sponsored by Assemblyman Ron Dancer (R-Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex, Burlington). Under Dancer’s bill, the…
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New state law protects pets
Gov. Chris Christie has signed legislation into law with the goal of protecting pets from being victimized by their owners. The bill’s sponsors included Sen. Robert Singer (R-Monmouth and Ocean). The law addresses several cruel practices related to keeping a pet at a home, including exposure to adverse weather, improper tethering and inadequate shelter, according…
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Veterans to receive preference in housing
Legislation that will establish an affordable housing occupancy preference for homeless and disabled veterans in New Jersey has been signed into law by Gov. Chris Christie. Assemblywoman Joann Downey (D-Monmouth) was a sponsor of the legislation, according to a press release. The new law establishes a veterans’ preference for affordable housing in housing projects that…