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Jackson Township Council Meeting to Be Rescheduled After State Clears Meeting Room
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (182+ words) Lakewood Alerts Jackson Township Council Meeting to Be Rescheduled After State Clears Meeting Room Jackson Township Council President Mordechai “Mordy” Burnstein announced Wednesday that the Township Council meeting postponed earlier this week will be rescheduled after the State determined the…...
Jackson Township Council Meeting Canceled Over Safety Concerns at Town Hall
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (209+ words) Jackson Township Council President Mordechai “Mordy” Burnstein announced Tuesday afternoon that the Township Council meeting scheduled for the evening of July 14 has been canceled due to potential safety concerns involving the meeting location. According to Burnstein, Township officials were notified…...
NJ Bill Targeting Grocery ‘Surveillance Pricing’ Awaits Governor’s Signature
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (173+ words) Lakewood Alerts A bill that would ban the use of customers’ personal data to set individualized grocery prices is now awaiting Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s signature after passing the New Jersey Legislature with bipartisan support. The proposed Fair Price Protection Act…...
Governor Sherrill Signs Energy Package, Announces Utility Bill Credits for Millions of Residents
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (275+ words) Governor Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday signed a package of major energy bills aimed at lowering electricity costs for New Jersey residents while announcing immediate utility bill credits for millions of households. According to the governor’s office, the legislation, along with…...
Agudath Israel Welcomes Increased Funding for Nonpublic School Security and Child Care Assistance in the New Jersey State Budget
1+ week, 3+ day ago (328+ words) Following months of advocacy and engagement with lawmakers, the New Jersey Legislature has approved the Fiscal Year 2027 state budget, which was subsequently signed into law by Governor Mikie Sherrill. Despite a challenging budget year marked by a projected $1.4 billion structural…...
Senator Andy Kim Highlights Agudath Israel of New Jersey’s Community Support Programs During Lakewood Visit
1+ week, 6+ day ago (274+ words) Senator Andy Kim Highlights Agudath Israel of New Jersey's Community Support Programs During Lakewood Visit Lakewood Alerts Senator Andy Kim Highlights Agudath Israel of New Jersey’s Community Support Programs During Lakewood Visit U.S. Senator Andy Kim visited Agudath Israel of…...
New Jersey Becomes First State to Enact Voting Rights Law Following Supreme Court Ruling
1+ week, 6+ day ago (243+ words) Lakewood Alerts New Jersey Becomes First State to Enact Voting Rights Law Following Supreme Court Ruling Governor Sherrill signed landmark voting rights legislation on Thursday, making New Jersey the first state in the nation to enact new state-level voting rights…...
Governor Sherrill Signs $60.7 Billion New Jersey Budget, Expands Property Tax Relief and School Funding
2+ week, 5+ hour ago (309+ words) Lakewood Alerts Governor Sherrill Signs $60.7 Billion New Jersey Budget, Expands Property Tax Relief and School Funding Governor Mikie Sherrill has signed New Jersey’s Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriations Act, approving a $60.7 billion state budget that focuses on affordability, education, tax relief, and…...
PHOTO: Schnall, Coughlin Hold Last-Minute Floor Negotiations
2+ week, 1+ day ago (55+ words) Lakewood Alerts Assemblyman Schnall is seen in last-minute negotiations with Assembly Speaker Coughlin on the Assembly floor as the lengthy day-and-night legislative session continues. LEAVE A REPLY Cancel reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the…...
New Jersey Lawmakers Set To Approve Record $60.7 Billion Budget Ahead Of July 1 Deadline
2+ week, 2+ day ago (338+ words) New Jersey lawmakers are expected to give final approval Tuesday to a record-setting $60.7 billion state budget, clearing the way for Governor Mikie Sherrill to sign the spending plan before the start of the new fiscal year on July 1 and avoid…...