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New Jersey took an important step forward Wednesday to make the return of stolen jewelry and other property more likely. Assemblyman Erik Peterson is pleased to announce that his legislation creating a second-hand valuables transaction reporting task force (A-2224) was signed into law by Gov. Chris Christie

Assembly Republican Whip Scott T. Rumana (R–Bergen, Passaic, Morris, Essex) applauded Gov. Chris Christie’s veto of a measure that would have raised the minimum wage. “Not only would a $15 an hour minimum wage have reversed our economic progress, it would have disproportionately driven up the cost of living and killed job opportunities for lower- and middle-class families. A higher minimum wage would have meant higher costs for food, gas, and home goods.

Norcross: “This funding will ensure our veterans get the treatment they’ve earned and deserve.” Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded $300 million in grants to help very low-income veteran families prevent homelessness.

U.S. Representative Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ) announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded $15 million in grants to help very low-income Veteran Families prevent homelessness among low-income veteran families

Assembly Republican Leader Jon Bramnick (R-Union) released the following statement today challenging Democrats to submit a proposal to make school funding more fair

The Brick Township Council passed an amendment Tuesday which removes as many unnecessary barriers as possible for people elevating their homes. The amendment to Chapter 245 – Permitted Yard Encroachments, allows for access to staircases with an entry stoop or platform not to exceed a total 100 square feet in area and no further than 5 feet into a required rear yard setback area

Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino and the Division of Consumer Affairs have filed an action against an Ocean County couple and their home improvement companies for allegedly defrauding dozens of homeowners – including 26 homeowners who allegedly lost $923,742 in federal relief funds they paid to have their homes repaired or rebuilt

Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli issued a statement today on how Jersey City’s announcement last week to create millions of dollars to buy open space is further proof of the need for a better way to fund New Jersey schools that is fair to all taxpayers

The Richard Rodda Community Center (Recreation Department) located at 250 Colonial Court has been designated as a cooling center for the Township. The Rodda Center will be open until 11:30PM this evening, and 8:00AM to 6:00PM Saturday and Sunday

The Christie Administration today announced the 37th Housing Recovery Information Session will be held Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at the All Wars Memorial Building in Atlantic City to assist storm-affected homeowners participating in the Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation (RREM) Program and the LMI Homeowner Rebuilding Program, as well as for rental property owners participating in the Landlord Rental Repair Program (LRRP).

The Brick Township Council passed an amendment Tuesday which removes as many unnecessary barriers as possible for people elevating their homes. The amendment to Chapter 245 – Permitted Yard Encroachments, allows for access to staircases with an entry stoop or platform not to exceed a total 100 square feet in area and no further than 5 feet into a required rear yard setback area

The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs has filed an action against the Marlton-based Daruwe Corp., d/b/a Majestic Home Remodeling, and its owner Wisam Emachah, alleging that they, among other things, took deposits for home improvement work that was never begun or completed, misled consumers into believing they needed new roofs, performed substandard work, and failed to provide the represented “lifetime guarantee.”

The Healthy Communities and Homes Summit featured a panel discussion on advancing policy change with policy experts and elected officials. Pictured from left to right: Rose Farias, director of urban policy, NJ Senate Majority Office; the Honorable Albert B. Kelly, mayor of the City of Bridgeton; Staci Berger, president and chief executive officer of the Housing and Community Development Network of NJ; Maria Maio-Messano, director, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development NJ Field Office, and the Honorable Frank Pallano, U.S. Representative for the 6th Congressional District.

To announce a new summer youth employment program (Junior YouthBuild) for 40 teens funded by the City of Paterson and to conduct a clean-up around the Shohid Minar monument where the teen employees will paint over graffiti, plant flowers, build an arbor, and complete a general clean-up. The event will be held on August 2nd, and Paterson Mayor Jose “Joey” Torres and NJCDC CEO Bob Guarasci will speak at the event.

“It seems like what we needed all these years for there to be ‘tax reform’ is a Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) crisis. “While we absolutely need a reliable, pay-as-you-go funding source for the TTF, most in Trenton still willfully ignore the other side of the equation – innovative and fair approaches to better control and prioritize spending. Until we get serious about both, we will not fix the state’s fiscal crisis.

Housing advocates meet with New Jersey's twelve Congress members and two U.S. Senators. Pictured in the center with advocates is U.S. Senator Robert Menendez. Today, over 350 advocates traveled to Washington, DC to meet with New Jersey congressional delegates regarding investments for housing and homelessness prevention. Advocates urged legislators to oppose spending cuts to programs that reduce access to affordable homes for NJ residents.

The Township of Teaneck has recently sampled water supply fixtures located on Municipal properties, including the Police and Fire Departments, Municipal Building Complex, Department of Public Works Yard, Public Library, the Richard Rodda Center and Votee Park water fountains. This function was performed by the Health Department to ensure that residents and employees are being provided with lead-safe water at Township facilities.

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced that the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) have declared the end of the Veteran housing crisis on Long Island. The USICH, which includes Federal representatives from HUD and the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, notified Nassau and Suffolk Counties of their success in ensuring that every Veteran on Long Island has a home

The Brick Township Council passed an amendment Tuesday which removes as many unnecessary barriers as possible for people elevating their homes. The amendment to...