New Jersey’s pension fund for state and local government employees on Wednesday reported a 16.4 percent return on investments in 2019.

The lead pipe replacement bill was penned by the committee chair, Sen. Troy Singleton, and would require utilities and other water providers to identify all lead lines in their systems and replace them within the next 10 years.

As prescription drug prices continue to shoot higher, a New Jersey lawmaker has unveiled a plan he says would them more affordable for all Garden State residents.

Insurance companies are investing a combined $55 million in initiative to reduce prescription costs

Measures would require inventories of lead lines, more reporting on pipeline renewal

Planned lowering of assumed rate of return mirrors other states’ reactions to diminishing bond yields and modest economic growth rates

The 2013 Human Trafficking Prevention, Protection, and Treatment Act stiffened penalties for human trafficking convicts, set up a fund for victims and also established a commission required to issue annual reports to the governor and lawmakers.

Trenton – Legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton, which would require the Division of Consumer Affairs to establish a prescription drug pricing disclosure website, was signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy.

Trenton – Legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton and Senator Steve Oroho, which would require contractors to register under “The Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, was signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy.

Trenton – Legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton and Senator Vin Gopal, which would require hospitals and homeless shelters to provide information on services and resources to individuals who are homeless or military veterans, was signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy.