Roadwork Projects in Camden County Scheduled for Next Week
PSE&G has announced several roadwork projects in Camden County scheduled for next week. According to the company's plans, Market Street in Camden, Haddon and Newton avenues intersection, Prospect Ridge Boulevard in Haddon Heights, Erial-New Brooklyn Road in Winslow Township, and Little Gloucester Road in Gloucester Township will all be affected by the construction works."Motorists should plan ahead to take alternate routes and give themselves plenty of time to get to their destinations," advised Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. He further...
Camden County Reacts to State of the Air Report with New Air Quality Team
Camden County officials have responded to the latest findings of the American Lung Association's 2024 State of the Air report with the establishment of the Camden County Air Quality Committee (CCAQ). The CCAQ is comprised of subject experts and community advocates who aim to provide strategic guidance in improving air quality in the region.Commissioner Jeffrey L. Nash emphasized the importance of collaboration with regional partners in addressing factors contributing to poor air quality. He highlighted the committee's focus on education, electrification, monitoring, and...
POSTPONED – Commissioners to Celebrate Spring on Tap Beer Festival at Cooper River
(Pennsauken, NJ) – The Spring on Tap Beer Festival, originally scheduled for Sunday, May 5, has been postponed due to inclement weather. A new date for the event, hosted by the Camden County Commissioners and Visit South Jersey, will be announced in the near future.The festival, set to take place at Veteran’s Island in Cooper River Park, promises a day filled with local craft beers from seven participating breweries, food trucks, live music, vendors, and a performance by LeCompt, a Philadelphia-based classic rock cover band. Commissioner Jeff Nash expressed excitement...
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Rabid Raccoon Confirmed in Gloucester Township Prompts Health Department Warning
The Camden County Health Department recently confirmed that a raccoon in Gloucester Township tested positive for rabies. According to Commissioner Virginia Betteridge, liaison to the Camden County Health Department, "Although rabies is a serious illness, it can be prevented by early treatment."Following the incident of a resident observing their dog with a raccoon in the neighborhood, the raccoon was captured, tested for rabies, and found to be positive. The dog involved has since received a rabies booster shot and is undergoing a strict four-month quarantine. The Animal...
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59 NJ biopharma companies could be negatively impacted by Inflation Reduction Act drug provision
A provision of the “Inflation Reduction Act” (IRA) could threaten investments in "small molecule" drug development, said a visiting professor at Rutgers University.
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American Tort Reform Association reports zoom in on New Jersey trial attorney ad spend and campaign contributions
The American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) has recently published two reports that scrutinize the impact of trial lawyers on New Jersey politics and public perceptions. The reports also shed light on the strategies employed by these attorneys, which include advertising and campaign contributions.
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NJ Health Care Reform Group: Government price setting an obstacle to ‘research and cures’
The executive director of Patients Come First - New Jersey (PCF-NJ) said that government price setting in health care will negatively impact “access to research and cures.”
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Health Analyst: NJ hospital patients aren't receiving drug price savings due from federal program
A national health policy analyst said New Jersey patients served by a hospital participating in the federal 340b drug program should be concerned the drug savings aren’t being passed along to them.
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NJ Health Care Reform Group: Insurance companies shouldn't pick prescription drugs for patients
Insurance companies “denying coverage” of the prescription drugs she needed to deal with chronic migraines is one reason Jeannette Hoffman wanted to become the executive director for the newly-formed group, Patients Come First-New Jersey.
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‘Patients Come First’ launches in New Jersey, announces executive director
A new “patient advocacy” organization, Patients Come First, today launched in New Jersey, announcing longtime New Jersey communications professional Jeannette Hoffman as the group’s executive director.
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Inganamort introduces bills to combat human trafficking
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Michael Inganamort of Morris County has introduced two bills aimed at combating human trafficking in New Jersey. The lawmaker emphasized the urgency of addressing this issue, stating, "They are hiding in plain sight, too scared or literally unable to speak up for fear of retribution against themselves or family members back home."Inganamort highlighted the need for reform, stressing, "It is time to take a fresh look at our efforts to combat human trafficking. Among other reforms, we must expand the arena in which we are fighting this scourge."...
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Prominent NJ Voices Comment on a Safe, Reliable, and Solvent Transportation Plan for NJ
Prominent figures in New Jersey have shared their thoughts on the Transportation Trust Fund and the ongoing discussions regarding its reauthorization. Christopher Emigholz, Chief Government Affairs Officer at NJBIA, expressed gratitude for considering reforms within the transportation system while addressing New Jersey's affordability and high taxes. Emigholz stated, "We look forward to the continued dialogue about how we increase investments in our transportation infrastructure in a responsible manner."Christina M. Renna, President & CEO of the Chamber of Commerce...
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Sauickie introduces resolution declaring March 15 as Jewish War Veterans Day
TRENTON, N.J. – In honor of the 128th anniversary of the founding of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America organization, Assemblyman Alex Sauickie introduced a resolution designating March 15 as Jewish War Veterans Day in New Jersey."Jewish American soldiers have battled much more than just foreign enemies and national adversaries. They have combated antisemitism and injustices and fought for recognition and fundamental rights. As the nation and this state once again experience rising anti-Semitic rhetoric and crimes, it is a moral imperative that we...
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9th District Legislators Call for School Funding Formula to Be Reformed
Senator Carmen Amato Jr., Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, and Assemblyman Greg Myhre have urged the Legislature to reform New Jersey's school funding formula. The legislators submitted testimony to the Senate Education Committee, highlighting the need for change in the current system.Senator Amato expressed that the state's school funding formula, known as S-2, has led to detrimental funding cuts for school districts. He emphasized the importance of providing a thorough and efficient education to every student in New Jersey's public education system. Amato stated, "Preserving...