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NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE DISTRIBUTES SUMMER EBT BENEFITS TO MORE THAN 550,000 CHILDREN

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June 12, 2024

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Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0330

Newly Eligible Families are Encouraged to Apply

(TRENTON) – With already more than 550,000 children across the state receiving their Summer EBT benefits, New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Ed Wengryn today encouraged families who have not already done so to apply for the new Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (Summer EBT) program. New Jersey is one of the 37 states part ... Read more

Kim, Bashaw win New Jersey primaries for Senate seat held by

Kim, Bashaw win New Jersey primaries for Senate seat held by embattled Menendez

TRENTON, New Jersey (WPVI) -- Democratic Rep. Andy Kim won his party's nomination for a U.S. Senate seat Tuesday in New Jersey, setting up a general election ... Read more

How Many Cats Can You Own in New Jersey in 2024? Facts & FAQ

As a cat parent, you are tempted to adopt every stray cat you see. Sadly, of course, you know that it’s just not possible, as there are way too many strays in the world.

Also, laws may restrict how many animals you can keep in your hom ... Read more

Life Sciences R&D, Manufacturing Talent Becoming More Diffic

Pictured: Man holding tablet computer with scientific instrument, microscope and chemical test tube in lab background/iStock, NanoStockk

While historically low U.S. unemployment is contributing to the stability of the nation’s overall ... Read more

Senate Judiciary Committee Will Meet to Hear Testimony on Concerns Related to Juvenile Crime

Senate Judiciary Committee Will Meet to Hear Testimony on Concerns Related to Juvenile Crime

Trenton – The Senate Judiciary Committee will convene on Thursday to hear testimony from invited guests and members of the public concerning youth involvement in certain crimes, including auto theft, burglary, and carjacking, and how the State can work to reduce such crimes.

“Recent reports of youth involvement in violent crime and unruly behavior by teens along the Jersey Shore this past Memorial Day weekend require our im ... Read more

Art All Night Call for Volunteers

Art All Night Trenton, the city’s premier 24-hour annual community arts event and fundraiser presented by Artworks Trenton, is seeking dedicated volunteers to help bring this year’s celebration of creativity to life. Scheduled for June 29-30, 202 ... Read more

Bill on library book selection clears NJ Assembly panel

BY: Nikita Biryukov | TRENTON, N.J. – An Assembly panel advanced a bill that would create a new, more uniform process for the removal of library books in a near-unanimous vote following nearly four hours of testimony Thursday.

The bill ... Read more

LGBTQ+ Victory Fund Endorses Jennifer Williams for Re-Electi

LGBTQ+ Victory Fund Endorses Jennifer Williams for Re-Election to Trenton City Council

National organization endorses Williams as a strong voice for equality and good government.

Trenton, New Jersey – Today, LGBTQ+ Victory ... Read more