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Governor Chris Christie has pocket vetoed a bill that would appropriated $10 million for the Lead Hazard Control Assistance Fund, which provides New Jersey property owners financial assistance to treat lead-based paint hazards in their houses. On the pocket veto, Network President and Chief Executive Officer Staci Berger issued the following statement

“Through his 29 years of dedicated leadership, Senator O’Toole has had an indelible impact on the residents of his community, our district and the entire state of New Jersey. Since he answered the call of public service at the age of 24, Senator O’Toole has tirelessly fought to make government more accountable, transparent and efficient while providing more opportunities for every resident to thrive in our state.

Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), who serves as ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, led a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy requesting an urgent briefing in the coming days on the drinking water in Flint, Michigan.

The New Jersey Division of Taxation will conduct a public hearing this month to allow citizens of Elizabeth to voice their opinions about property taxes as part of its investigation into whether to order the Union County municipality to begin a property revaluation.

Monday, January 18th 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Photo/Interview Opportunities Available WHAT: In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life, vision, and commitment...

Morris County health officials are urging homeowners, schools and businesses to participate in National Radon Action Month this January by performing a simple and basic test for radon that can safeguard your family from this colorless and odorless, naturally occurring gas that is linked to cancer.

Deputy Assembly Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco challenged Democratic legislative leadership to join him in a New Year’s resolution to make property tax relief for all New Jerseyans a priority in 2016.

The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA), an affiliate of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA), together with New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services (DoAs) recently launched the Money Follows the Person Housing Partnership Program (MFPHPP). This innovative loan program will provide $2.85 million in capital subsidy to eligible nonprofit and for-profit developers to build rental housing for individuals transitioning from nursing facilities to community settings.

Legislation sponsored by Assembly Republicans Nancy F. Muñoz and Jon Bramnick capping the amount licensed public adjusters can charge clients for a catastrophic loss was released by the Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee today. The bill (A-476) limits payments to no more than 10 percent of an insurance claim settlement.

A bill sponsored by Assemblyman Parker Space and Assemblywoman Gail Phoebus advanced today by the Health and Senior Services Committee will save time and money for family members after the loss of a loved one in a nursing facility. The bill (A-3343) requires nursing homes to encourage residents to designate a beneficiary to accept any remaining money in their personal needs allowance (PNA) accounts. The time-consuming probate process is avoided when the money passes directly to a survivor.

U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-NJ) today applauded a $1,073,000 commitment from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for Ocean County College, the New Jersey Sports and Exhibition Authority, and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to better protect wetlands throughout New Jersey.

Assemblyman Ron Dancer, continuing efforts to protect the public from dangerous high-pressure gas pipelines, has introduced a pair of bills safeguarding neighborhoods from risky procedures

Congressman Tom MacArthur today announced the inclusion of his natural gas access and infrastructure legislation in the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 that recently passed the full House of Representatives.

Applications for the popular Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) offered by the federal government will be accepted beginning Monday, Dec. 7 and ending Friday, Jan. 15, 2016 at 5 p.m. Eastern Time.

The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) today joined local officials and representatives from Bergen County United Way and Madeline Housing Partners, LLC to celebrate the grand opening of Tenafly Supportive Housing, a six-unit affordable housing development for special needs individuals in Tenafly Township, Bergen County

New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) Executive Director Anthony L. Marchetta today announced the award of $31.9 million in federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs), which will generate $319 million in investment capital to build more than 1,700 rental units across New Jersey.

The six approved projects were selected based on FRM Program guidelines for the program's third round. In the first and second FRM rounds, HMFA allocated $359 million of federal Sandy recovery funds to create approximately 3,180 units of affordable housing.

““The young adults who will participate in the new FreePair Paterson program have been unable to finish high school for reasons that were often out of their control. They have been victims of poverty, crime, abuse and homelessness, “ emphasizes Vicky Hernandez, NJCDC’s Chief Program Officer. “The Impact 100 grant will give these young adults a second chance to become employable, self- sufficient adults.”

The grant for the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs is specifically provided by HUD-VASH’s Extraordinary Administrative Fees (EAF) program. The EAF program is providing 52 public housing agencies across the country with a total of $5.4 million in funding to support innovative practices and develop tools to administer the HUD-VASH program and reduce the amount of time that it takes for a veteran to locate and move into permanent housing.