TRENTON – A measure sponsored by state Sen. Nicholas P. Scutari (D-Linden) challenging the Christie Administration’s proposed rules for implementing the state’s medical marijuana law received final approval Monday in the Senate, starting the 30-day clock for the administration to amend the regulations. »
Archive for December, 2010
Senate Forces Christie Administration To Re-Write Medical Marijuana Rules
Senate Passes Bill To Establish Next-Of-Kin Notification For Motor Vehicle Accidents
TRENTON – “Sara’s Law,” which would establish a program to allow law enforcement officials to contact emergency contacts in the event of a motor vehicle accident was unanimously approved by the Senate Monday. »
Assembly Approves Bill To Ban Telephone Use By Public Transit Drivers
TRENTON – Legislation to prohibit public transportation operators from using a wireless telephone or electronic communication device while their vehicles are moving received final legislative approval on Monday. »
NJ Law Enforcement Leaders Focus On The Future Of Policing
WEST TRENTON – What do you get when you put New Jersey’s top law enforcement leaders and national intelligence experts in the Northeast’s premier fusion center to talk about priorities? Essentially, you get the roadmap to fighting crime more effectively in tough economic times. »
Assembly Approves Bill To Modernize Civil Service System
TRENTON – Legislation to reform and modernize New Jersey’s civil service system was approved by the full Assembly on Monday by a vote of 43 - 32. »
Assembly Passes Gaming & Horse Racing Bills
TRENTON – Seven bills intended to aid New Jersey’s casino gaming and horse racing industries by - among other things - moving to sports gaming at casinos and racetracks, allowing Internet wagering by out-of-state residents on horse racing and expanding off-track wagering were approved Monday by the Assembly. »
Make Sure You Are Cyber Secure
When Ben Franklin famously wrote, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure," I'm pretty sure he wasn't warning his readers about the perils of cyber crime. But in today's world of phishing, shoulder-surfing and computer spyware, his advice hits home. »
EarthTalk®
Dear EarthTalk: I understand that China is about to overtake the U.S. as the world’s largest global warming polluter. What is China doing to address this issue as well as its other environmental impacts as such a populous nation? -- Sophie N., Andover, MA »
Future Massage Therapists Send A Holiday Gift To At-Risk Youths
WESTFIELD – The students and faculty of Therapeutic Massage and Training Center (TMTC) of Westfield recently helped ease the tension of at-risk youth re-entering the community by making a significant donation to Project Hope Chest of Community Access Unlimited (CAU). »
Start Training To Help Fight Leukemia
STATE – If completing an endurance sporting event is on your life-list then The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training® (TNT) might be for you. TNT is recruiting participants now for a summer season of marathons, half marathons, triathlons, 100-mile (century) bicycle rides or hike adventures. »
Program Offers Free Day Of Dental Care For NJ Children
STATE -- The nationally recognized annual program, Give Kids a Smile! National Dental Access Day, enters its 9th year here in New Jersey. On Friday, February 4, 2011, more than 1,300 volunteer dental professionals at 103 dental locations in New Jersey will treat low-income or uninsured children ages 12 and under at no... »
Find Student Aid Money For College
IOWA CITY, Iowa—January is fast approaching and that means it's time to apply for college financial aid for the upcoming school year. High school seniors across the country can use downtime during the holiday break to take the first step toward financing their education. »
Clark Board Of Education To Meet Tonight
CLARK – The Clark Township Board of Education will meet tonight at Arthur L. Johnson High School, 365 Westfield Avenue. The executive session will begin at 5 p.m. in the school’s media center. The public session will begin at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. »
Free Tax Preparation Assistance Available in New Brunswick
NEW BRUNSWICK -- A coalition of educational and nonprofit organizations will be offering free tax preparation services to the community this coming tax season. »
Bed Bugs & Other Pests Will Survive The Winter
STATE – Pest control experts warn that bed bugs and other pests will survive the winter. »
Blood Bank Urges People To Give Lifesaving Gift
NEW BRUNSWICK – New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center, urges New Jersey residents to donate blood, the gift of life, and help save lives this holiday season. »
‘Tis The Season Of Giving
EDISON -- Middle School students at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in North Edison continued to demonstrate their commitment to helping others when they selected ornaments from the "Angel Tree" this month. »
A Season for Sharing
NEW BRUNSWICK -- Chase Esser and Antonio Vitelli, both of Milltown, volunteer their time to serve some lunch at the New Brunswick Elks Lodge 324 Holiday Party for special needs children and their families. »
Rahway Third Graders Take Part In Brain Bowl
RAHWAY -- Third grade Gifted and Talented students from Roosevelt School in Rahway participated in "The Edith Mayner Brain Bowl 2010" last week. »
Linden Students Get Ready For The Holidays
LINDEN -- There were no idle elves to be found at this bustling holiday fair. Linden School No. 9’s holiday fair is a tradition that the PTA has held for many years. »





