Government

MOUNT HOLLY, NJ – In an effort to further assist Burlington County residents and businesses during the coronavirus pandemic, Burlington County has submitted an application to the U.S. Department of Treasury to obtain $13 million for a soon-to-launch rental assistance program.

“Throughout 2020, we made it our County’s mission to help our residents and small ...

TRENTON, NJ – A Senate committee on Thursday approved a bill sponsored by Senate President Steve Sweeney and Senator Troy Singleton that would help schools and small businesses in New Jersey upgrade their water and ventilation systems to better protect the health of students, educators, customers and workers.

The bill, S3033, would establish the School & Small Business Energy ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Gov. Phil Murphy and the NJ Department of Health are taking heat for putting smokers in the 1B category for people registering to receive the coronavirus vaccine. 

On Wednesday, the governor announced that all residents over age 65, not just those in long-term care facilities, would be the next in line to get the vaccine, along with people who have conditions that ...

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) has released the following statement in response to a bipartisan vote in the U.S. House to impeach President Donald Trump for inciting an insurrection which led to the violent and deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2021.

“After my vote today, I will go home and explain to my two boys why it was important to impeach ...

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) is demanding action when it comes to COVID-19 at nearby Fort Dix Federal Correctional Institution (FCI).

On Monday, he called on Michael Carvajal, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, to take immediate steps to address the continued outbreak at Fort Dix FCI.

“The outbreak of COVID-19 at Ft. Dix FCI is ...

BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ-- If you were planning on attending Monday's Bordentown City Board of Commissioners meeting, you'll now be able to do so from the comfort of your own home.

The meeting, which begins at 7pm, was originally scheduled to be held as usual at the Carslake Community Center but has been changed to a virtual meeting held through the Zoom platform only.

"In ...

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Andy Kim announced on Tuesday that he has signed on as a co-sponsor to the For the People Act of 2021, which would enact stronger ethics laws, work to get the corrupting influence of money out of politics, strengthen election security and make it easier for Americans to vote. Congressman Kim was a vocal advocate and co-sponsor of H.R. 1 in the ...

NEW JERSEY -- Governor Phil Murphy has ordered that all U.S. and New Jersey flags be flown at half-staff on Monday, January 11 in honor of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick,42,of South River, who died following injuries sustained while defending the U.S. Capitol when it was under siege by rioters on January 6.

In signing the executive order Murphy said, ...

MOUNT HOLLY, NJ – History was made Wednesday evening when the Burlington County Board of County Commissioners organized for 2021 and used their new Commissioner titles for the first time since a new law took effect switching the Board’s name and titles.

“While the name of our title has changed, our responsibilities have not. As the Burlington County Board of County ...

WASHINGTON, DC-- Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) is calling for the immediate removal of President Trump from office.

“Over the past twenty-four hours, I’ve had a chance to reflect on yesterday’s events. Our democracy is a fragile thing. We’ve seen it tested repeatedly across our history; yesterday was one of those moments in which it was brought to the brink," said ...