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Today, I am delighted to announce the launch of a series of regional forums to engage older Americans, their families, caregivers, advocates, community leaders, and …
Watch on YouTube | Share on Twitter/Facebook Fast Internet isn’t just a convenience or a luxury — it’s a necessity for economic progress. Unfortunately, too many …
Senior White House and Cabinet officials today hosted a delegation of leaders of eight Swiss companies in the Roosevelt Room to discuss opportunities to spur …
An Assembly panel on Monday approved a two-bill legislative package sponsored by Assembly Democrats Gordon Johnson and Wayne DeAngelo to create greater oversight of military …
Legislation sponsored by Ralph Caputo, Thomas Giblin, Cleopatra Tucker, Gordon Johnson and Charles Mainor to make it easier for law enforcement agencies to use outdoor …
Legislation Assemblywoman Pamela Lampitt sponsored to promote seasonal influenza awareness among New Jersey seniors was advanced Monday by an Assembly panel. “Older New Jerseyans are …
Legislation Assemblyman Herb Conaway Jr. sponsored to increase awareness of a life-threatening lung disease that affects millions of Americans was advanced Monday by an Assembly …
Legislation Assembly Democrats Paul Moriarty and Angel Fuentes sponsored to bar motor vehicle dealers or lenders from remotely disabling motor vehicles was released Monday by …
(TRENTON) – An Assembly panel released legislation on Monday sponsored by Assembly Democrats Daniel Benson, Joseph Lagana, Gabriela Mosquera and Timothy Eustace to revise current …
Job creation legislation Assembly Democrats John Burzichelli and Craig J. Coughlin sponsored to revise burdensome rules and regulations that impair New Jersey’s business climate was …
Legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman Pamela Lampitt to expand the scope and reach of small, women- and minority-owned businesses throughout New Jersey by providing loans through …
Singleton, Conaway, Andrzejczak, Mazzeo, Garcia and Mosquera Bill Would Require Development of “Manufacturing Career Pathway” An Assembly panel on Monday approved legislation sponsored by Assembly …
“Without insurance, my parents, who are of humble economic means, would surely be in financial ruin for the rest of their lives.” Last year, Alex …
Ed. note: This is cross-posted on the U.S. Department of Commerce’s blog. See the original post here. In my first year as Secretary, one of …
In November 2014, President Obama announced a series of executive actions to fix our broken immigration system. As part of these actions, the President created …
Watch on YouTube In the lead-up to the State of the Union next Tuesday, President Obama’s been traveling across the country unveiling some of the …
Earlier today, White House Senior Advisor Dan Pfeiffer sent a message to the White House email list asking readers what they want to see get …
A bill sponsored by Senator Nicholas J. Sacco that would promote safe driving to ensure the safety of emergency and maintenance personnel was approved today …
Two measures sponsored by Senate Environment and Energy Committee Chairman Bob Smith that would encourage environmental sustainability in New Jersey state buildings were approved today …
TRENTON – Two bills sponsored by Senator Nia H. Gill and Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg that would increase transparency and oversight of the …
On August 1, 2014, the New Jersey Libertarian Party (NJLP) formally petitioned the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for a rule requiring municipalities …
President Barack Obama delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Jan. 28, 2014. (Official …
President Barack Obama tapes the Weekly Address at Pellissippi State Community College in Knoxville, Tenn., Jan. 9, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) …
On Tuesday, January 20, President Obama will deliver his sixth State of the Union address from the Capitol — and right now, you have the …
Boosting Women & Minority-Owned Biz, Combating Influenza Spread in Retirement Communities, Allowing Towns to Voluntarily Improve Video Surveillance & Protecting Elderly from Exploitation Also on …
Law Lifts Certain Permit and Transition Area Requirements Legislation Assemblyman John J. Burzichelli sponsored to facilitate operations for the agriculture industry in New Jersey has …
Legislation Assembly Democrats Gary Schaer, Carmelo Garcia and Joseph Lagana sponsored to better secure personal health information has now been signed into law. The new …
(TRENTON) – Legislation Assemblywoman Cleopatra G. Tucker sponsored to authorize special license plates honoring Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. was signed into law on Friday. …
On April 29, 2014, the Government Records Council (the agency that enforces the Open Public Records Act (OPRA)) ruled in Robert A. Verry v. Franklin …
Today’s solid employment report caps off a strong year for the U.S. labor market, which achieved a number of important milestones in 2014. Total job …
“We were just about to be a statistic: being over 50 and experience a decline in work and health simultaneously. I’m sure Obamacare is why …
Ed. note: This is cross-posted on The Huffington Post. See the original post here. President Obama has said repeatedly that “when women succeed, America succeeds.” …
This week, the President traveled to Michigan and Arizona to preview new policy initiatives from his upcoming State of the Union address on January 20. …
America entered the 20th century as the world’s pre-eminent economic power, and in the following decades, it continued to prosper due in large part to …
In less than two weeks, the President will deliver the State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress. The State of the …
Watch on YouTube Yesterday, President Obama unveiled his “America’s College Promise” proposal, which would make two years of community college free for responsible students across …
This afternoon, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan sent the following message to the White House email list, highlighting the President’s new proposal to make two …
Ed. note: This is cross-posted on the U.S. Department of Energy’s website. See the original post here. Three times as strong and twice as light …
President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden view a 3D-printed carbon fiber Shelby Cobra car during a tour of Techmer PM in Clinton, Tenn., …
(TRENTON) – Assembly Democrats Tim Eustace and Joseph Lagana (Both D-Bergen, Passaic) recently introduced legislation to establish a statutory standard duration of the amber/yellow light …
Watch on YouTube Yesterday afternoon, President Obama stopped by the Ford assembly plant in Wayne, Michigan to talk about the auto bailout, and the resurgence …
“With my ACA coverage, I’m free to own my own business, consulting from home while ensuring I am able to manage my condition and stay …
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President Barack Obama delivers remarks on housing at Central High School in Phoenix, Az., Jan. 8, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) Watch …
This afternoon, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro sent the following message to the White House email list. In it, he highlights the …
TRENTON – Senator Bob Gordon and Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg today announced that the Senate will vote to override the governor’s veto of legislation …
Measure Would Oversee the Transition to Environmentally Sustainable, Energy Efficient Practices at all State Offices Assemblyman Tim Eustace has introduced legislation to help the State …
On Thursday, January 15, 2015, the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee will discuss Senate Bill No. 1236 which seeks to establish a two-year pilot …
On January 6, 2015, United States Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer recommended that Union County pay over $40,000 in attorney fees and costs to a …
by Al Della Fave Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office TOMS RIVER-This past week the Ocean County Prosecutor Office Facebook Page posted information on an incident in …