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5:02

“There Are People That Are Trained Properly, Have Skills, But The Most Impo...

Tony Cancelosi, President and CEO of the Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind tells Elena Russo about the importance of finding meaningful jobs for people with disabilities.

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6:30

Legislation to help grow small business in New Jersey

New Jersey State Assemblyman Robert Karabinchak discusses a package of bills focused on economic recovery for small businesses and streamlining state programs for entrepreneurs and existing businesses. The bills include everything from tech assistance to mentorship to procurement. The Assemblyman’s bill centers on timely inspections. The Assemblyman also discussed legislation aimed at helping New Jersey identify microplastics in the water supply as well as bills aimed at helping New Jersey meet renewable energy goals. The segment was recorded on location at the annual New Jersey League of Municipalities conference in Atlantic City on November 16, 2022.

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6:50

Beach replenishment and new development in Toms River

Maurice B. “Mo” Hill, Jr, Mayor of Toms River Township, NJ, discusses a beach replenishment project, the importance of a new VA Clinic for local veterans, downtown redevelopment, and open space acquisition. The segment was recorded on location at the annual New Jersey League of Municipalities conference in Atlantic City on November 16, 2022.

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5:26

Crime reduction strategies in Trenton

Mayor Reed Gusciora of the City of Trenton discusses how a focus on collaboration and social intervention strategies have led to crime reduction in the state capital. The Mayor also discusses economic development opportunities and the Trenton owned water utility that serves 5 municipalities. The segment was recorded on location at the annual New Jersey League of Municipalities conference in Atlantic City on November 16, 2022.

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6:21

The implementation of legal cannabis in New Jersey

New Jersey State Senate President Nicholas Scutari discusses the roll out of cannabis legalization in New Jersey and how local communities and the state are benefiting economically. He also discusses additional steps needed to grow the new industry as well as his bill that would authorize interstate commercial cannabis activity in certain circumstances. The segment was recorded on location at the annual New Jersey League of Municipalities conference in Atlantic City on November 16, 2022.

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6:58

The cost of healthcare for local communities

Mayor Brad Cohen of East Brunswick Township discusses the increasing cost of healthcare and how it can impact local budgets. As a physician, he also offers insight into the challenges the state and local communities are facing attracting and retaining new doctors and what can be done legislatively to address the issue. The segment was recorded on location at the annual New Jersey League of Municipalities conference in Atlantic City on November 16, 2022.

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5:36

Increasing transparency of state financial decisions

New Jersey State Senator Steve Oroho discusses his bipartisan bill that would summarize New Jersey’s lengthy Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and present a short version in easy to understand language for residents in order to increase transparency of state financial decisions. The Senator also discusses assistance for veteran owned businesses and the potential for a new VA center in the northwest part of New Jersey. The segment was recorded on location at the annual New Jersey League of Municipalities conference in Atlantic City on November 16, 2022.

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7:39

Issues facing local government

Mayor Janice Mironov of East Windsor Township discusses some of the challenges faced by local governments in New Jersey including rising health care costs for municipal workers, payments for energy tax receipts, and affordable housing. The segment was recorded on location at the annual New Jersey League of Municipalities conference in Atlantic City on November 16, 2022.

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6:16

Economic development in Gloucester Township

Gloucester Township Mayor David Mayer discusses how the arts can be used as a tool for economic development and gives an update on The Arts District in the Downtown Blackwood section of Gloucester Township. The Mayor also discusses a 28 acre mixed-use development near Camden County College and the GEMS Solar Array Project, a former landfill site that now produces solar energy. The segment was recorded on location at the annual New Jersey League of Municipalities conference in Atlantic City on November 16, 2022.

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7:20

New businesses in Hopewell Township

Hopewell Township Mayor Courtney Peters-Manning discusses her community’s phased implementation of legal cannabis as well as the revitalization of a former pharmaceutical campus and the new tenants now occupying the space. The segment was recorded on location at the annual New Jersey League of Municipalities conference in Atlantic City on November 16, 2022.

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6:07

An update on Perth Amboy

The Mayor of the City of Perth Amboy, Helmin Caba, discusses infrastructure Improvements, public safety investments, park upgrades, and Perth Amboy’s Urban Enterprise Zone. The segment was recorded on location at the annual New Jersey League of Municipalities conference in Atlantic City on November 16, 2022.

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6:06

Helping businesses bounce back from the pandemic

During the height of the pandemic, Collingswood, NJ Mayor Jim Maley says the biggest challenge faced by businesses in his community was a lack of customers, but now businesses are experiencing the pinch of inflation. Mayor Maley discusses steps taken by the town to help local businesses and highlights the ongoing needs of his downtown business district. The segment was recorded on location at the annual New Jersey League of Municipalities conference in Atlantic City on November 16, 2022.

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5:47

Increasing Local Sustainability Efforts

Mayor John Ducey of the Township of Brick discusses his community’s sustainability efforts including the purchase of electric vehicles for the municipality, working to grow electric vehicle infrastructure, and starting a clothing recycling program. This segment was recorded on location at the annual New Jersey League of Municipalities Conference in Atlantic City on November 15th.

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7:48

The ANCHOR program and tax relief in New Jersey.

The ANCHOR program will provide 2 billion dollars in property tax relief to homeowners and renters in New Jersey. Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin discusses program eligibility as well as additional tax relief efforts in the state. This segment was recorded on location at the annual New Jersey League of Municipalities Conference in Atlantic City on November 15th.

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5:06

Cannabis legalization and economic development

Residents of the Borough of Somerdale voted overwhelmingly to allow cannabis in their community. Somerdale’s Mayor Gary Passanante discusses the implementation of cannabis legalization and what it will mean for local revenue. The Mayor also discusses the community’s new amphitheater. This segment was recorded on location at the annual New Jersey League of Municipalities Conference in Atlantic City on November 15th.

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5:56

Disparities In Traffic Stops Between Black and Brown Drivers vs. White Driv...

"We have the traffic stop data, monthly traffic stop data showing how many people are pulled over, what's the race/ethnicity of the drivers, what's the disposition, and also what's the infraction." CT Data's Michelle Riordan-Nold talks data accessibility.

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