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Smith-Wade-El applauds historic investments in education, pioneering affordable housing initiatives in 2026-27 state budget
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release:
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Smith-Wade-El applauds historic investments in education, pioneering affordable housing initiatives in 2026-27 state budget
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HARRISBURG, July 12 \-State Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El, D-Lancaster, celebrated the passage today of a 2026-27 state budget that he said will help achieve equity in Pennsylvania through historic investments in education and housing.
"Access to a high-quality education is the key to opportunity in an ever-increasingly competitive global economy," Smith-Wade-El
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HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release:
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Smith-Wade-El applauds historic investments in education, pioneering affordable housing initiatives in 2026-27 state budget
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HARRISBURG, July 12 \-State Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El, D-Lancaster, celebrated the passage today of a 2026-27 state budget that he said will help achieve equity in Pennsylvania through historic investments in education and housing.
"Access to a high-quality education is the key to opportunity in an ever-increasingly competitive global economy," Smith-Wade-Elsaid. "This budget will ensure that historically underfunded schools can provide students the high-quality education they need to succeed in tomorrow's workforce.
"But students can't thrive without stable housing," he added. "This budget will help people find and keep their homes by protecting tenants and encouraging more housing development."
The budget makes a $670 million investment statewide in education, which includes a $565 million increase to help rectify historic funding discrepancies, including a $50 million increase in basic education funding and a $50 million increase in special education funding to ensure every student can succeed.
Smith-Wade-El said school districts in the 49th Legislative District will benefit from significant funding increases:
* Lancaster School District: $4.2 million (4% increase)
* Penn Manor School District: $3 million (11.6% increase)
"We're making sure cyber charter school students have the same protection and support from teachers and staff as their peers in brick-and-mortar schools - and enacting real consequences if the schools don't put student safety first," Smith-Wade-El said.
According to Smith-Wade-El, the 2026-27 budget will help increase Pennsylvania's housing supply by authorizing accessory dwelling units, giving homeowners greater flexibility while increasing the supply of smaller, more affordable housing options for seniors, young adults, caregivers and working families.
In addition, the budget establishes an Affordable Housing Database within the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, with $5 million reserved for affordable housing projects already in the queue.
"I am also very proud that this budget, for the first time in 25 years, increases the cost-of-living adjustment to nearly 60,000 educators who retired before 2002," Smith-Wade-El said. "Our retired educators devoted their lives to ensuring Pennsylvania's children had the skills and the knowledge to succeed in life. This COLA increase will ensure they can live their retirement with dignity."
Smith-Wade-El pointed out that the 2026-27 budget will help reduce Pennsylvanians' financial stress through a Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit, which will return nearly $200 million to 950,000 working families.
Smith-Wade-El applauded that the budget requires data centers with a peak capacity demand of more than 10 megawatts, for the first time, to report energy and water use annually to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
"Data centers' enormous consumption of electricity and water shouldn't be hidden from the public," Smith-Wade-El said. "This budget requires greater accountability and transparency so Pennsylvanians can understand how these facilities affect their environment and their wallets."
The budget also includes the following funding increases and new investments:
* $7 million for SNAP/EBT chip cards.
* $24.2 million for rape crisis response, which nearly doubles funding for that program.
* A 20% increase, to $30 million, for the childcare recruitment and retention program.
* A 9.1% increase for early intervention services for children with developmental delays.
* A 31% increase for Grow PA Scholarships, which offer grants to in-state students who attend college in Pennsylvania, pursue a degree in a high-demand industry, and agree to live and work in that industry in Pennsylvania after graduation.
* Maintained funding levels for the program that provides cash grants to counties for the purchase and distribution of food to low-income residents and for farmers market food coupons - both of which received large increases in the previous budget.
* $6 million for avian flu surveillance and response.
* Critically needed increases for Pennsylvania's Medical Assistance and Children's Health Insurance Program, along with funding to transition to chip-enabled cards for food assistance recipients.
"Rising inflation has been challenging for all Pennsylvanians," Smith-Wade-El said. "This budget's investments will strengthen our communities and will improve residents' lives today and long into the future."
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Original text here: https://www.pahouse.com/InTheNews/NewsRelease/?id=144369
Schlossberg: New state spending plan supports everyday Pennsylvanians
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release:
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Schlossberg: New state spending plan supports everyday Pennsylvanians
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HARRISBURG, July 12 - State. Rep. Mike Schlossberg, D-Lehigh, released the following statement Sunday after the Pennsylvania House of Representatives finalized the state budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year:
"I am pleased that the House of Representatives has approved a budget for 2026-2027. Once again, this budget continues the work of the Democratic House majority to deliver fair and adequate funding for public
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HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release:
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Schlossberg: New state spending plan supports everyday Pennsylvanians
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HARRISBURG, July 12 - State. Rep. Mike Schlossberg, D-Lehigh, released the following statement Sunday after the Pennsylvania House of Representatives finalized the state budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year:
"I am pleased that the House of Representatives has approved a budget for 2026-2027. Once again, this budget continues the work of the Democratic House majority to deliver fair and adequate funding for publicschools. I am proud to see that state funding for Parkland and Allentown schools will increase by $316,000 (1.5%) and $22,799,000 (8.2%) respectively. Over the last four years of our majority, these historic investments in education have increased state funding to our community's schools by over $4,681,000 (28.2%) and 98,122,000 (48.8%). Our schools will also benefit greatly from grants aimed at increasing student security and providing resources for mental and behavioral health.
"From a mental health perspective, this budget brings a crucial new investment of $41.2 million to support services, including $10 million to fund the 988 crisis call line. The state 988 funding is the first state funding to support this crucial and lifesaving innovation. The budget funding also directly supports community crisis walk-in centers, another first for a state budget."
Schlossberg further emphasized that 2026-27 budget includes the first cost-of-living adjustment in 20 years for State and Public School employees' retirement system recipients, as well as eligible municipal firefighters and police officers.
"This is a massive boost to public servants who retired before pension increases, ensuring public servants can afford to continue to retire with dignity."
Notably, the state spending plan will increase funding for the Medical Assistance and CHIP programs while the federal spending on healthcare assistance has been cut, Schlossberg said.
"In a time when the federal government has pulled back from supporting the most vulnerable in our community, I am proud that the House majority leadership is standing with our teachers, our students, our firefighters, our police, our disabled, our small businesses and our veterans. We are supporting our community - I hope that our counterparts in Washington will wake up to the crisis we face in healthcare and someday join us in tackling affordability for everyday Pennsylvanians head on."
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Original text here: https://www.pahouse.com/InTheNews/NewsRelease/?id=144357
N.J. State Board of Education Selects Leadership for 2026-2027
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 12 -- The New Jersey State Board of Education issued the following news release:
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State Board of Education Selects Leadership for 2026-2027
The New Jersey State Board of Education (State Board) selected its leadership for the coming school year at its July 1 meeting. Kathy Goldenberg will continue to serve as president and Mary Bennett was named vice president.
"Members of the State Board of Education volunteer their time and talent to build a stronger educational foundation for every community in New Jersey," said Education Commissioner Dr.
Lily Laux. "I am
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TRENTON, New Jersey, July 12 -- The New Jersey State Board of Education issued the following news release:
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State Board of Education Selects Leadership for 2026-2027
The New Jersey State Board of Education (State Board) selected its leadership for the coming school year at its July 1 meeting. Kathy Goldenberg will continue to serve as president and Mary Bennett was named vice president.
"Members of the State Board of Education volunteer their time and talent to build a stronger educational foundation for every community in New Jersey," said Education Commissioner Dr.
Lily Laux. "I amincredibly grateful for their collective leadership, and I look forward to working alongside our newly selected executive team to champion student success across the state." Ms. Goldenberg was a board of education member for 10 years in Moorestown, Burlington County, having served as both president and vice president. She was appointed to the State Board in 2017, serving as the State Board's vice president in 2018-2019 and as president since 2019.
"It is a privilege to have been selected by my fellow Board members to again serve as President. I look forward to continuing to work alongside our Commissioner of Education, Dr. Lily Laux, whose commitment to educational excellence will strengthen our work on behalf of students, educators, and communities across New Jersey," said Ms. Goldenberg. "I warmly congratulate Ms. Mary Bennett on her election as Vice President and welcome the leadership and vision she brings to this role. I also extend my sincere gratitude to Dr. Nedd Johnson for his dedicated service as Vice President these past two years. Serving our students, citizens, and stakeholders is what drives this Board, and I am confident New Jersey will continue to lead the nation in public education."
Ms. Bennett, of Irvington, Essex County, is a retired educator and currently serves as an Adjunct University Instructor and Education Mentor at Montclair State University. Ms. Bennett was first appointed to the State Board in 2024.
"It truly is an honor to be selected as Vice President of the State Board," said Ms. Bennett. "I look forward to working with President Goldenberg, all of my State Board colleagues and Commissioner Laux as we continue to address issues of critical importance to the 1.4 million students in more than 600 school districts throughout New Jersey. All of our discussions, deliberations, questions, and decisions are focused on improving the student experience and helping students to achieve their highest potential."
The State Board is a 13-member body that adopts the Department of Education's administrative code, or the regulations that implement state education law. Such rules cover the supervision and governance of approximately 2,500 public schools in the state. In addition, the State Board advises on educational policies proposed by the Commissioner and confirms Department of Education staff appointments made by the Commissioner.
Additional information about the State Board's roles, responsibilities, and membership is available on the State Board's webpage (https://nj.gov/education/sboe/about/members/).
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Original text here: https://www.nj.gov/education/news/2026/StateBoardOfEducationSelectsLeadershipFor2026-2027.pdf
N.J. Labor & Workfoce Development Dept.'s Workplace Accountability in Labor List (The WALL) Surpasses $1 Million in Recovered Liabilities, Adds 18 More Businesses in Violation
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 12 -- The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development issued the following news release:
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NJDOL's Workplace Accountability in Labor List (The WALL) Surpasses $1 Million in Recovered Liabilities, Adds 18 More Businesses in Violation
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) has recovered more than $1 million in outstanding liabilities through its Workplace Accountability in Labor List (The WALL) since the initiative's launch three years ago. In July, the department added 18 new businesses to The WALL, bringing the total to
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TRENTON, New Jersey, July 12 -- The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development issued the following news release:
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NJDOL's Workplace Accountability in Labor List (The WALL) Surpasses $1 Million in Recovered Liabilities, Adds 18 More Businesses in Violation
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) has recovered more than $1 million in outstanding liabilities through its Workplace Accountability in Labor List (The WALL) since the initiative's launch three years ago. In July, the department added 18 new businesses to The WALL, bringing the total to389 employers listed for failing to address outstanding liabilities for violations of wage, benefit, or tax laws.
"Behind every dollar recovered is a worker denied wages and state programs shortchanged on contributions," said Acting Labor Commissioner Kevin D. Jarvis. "This million-dollar milestone means money back to deserving workers and stronger safety nets for all New Jerseyans."
To date, NJDOL has recovered $1,007,181.56 in outstanding liabilities from businesses that have been posted to The WALL or have been warned their business would be added to The WALL if they did not resolve their outstanding liabilities.
"The WALL's two-part approach--publicly listing violators and barring them from public contracts--motivates many businesses to come into compliance. That's the power of transparency and real consequences," said Peter Basso, Director of NJDOL's Office of Strategic Enforcement and Compliance (OSEC). "This isn't about punishment--it's about protecting workers and honest employers who deserve a level playing field."
The 18 new businesses owe a total of $2,000,056.10 in unpaid wages, fines, penalties, contributions and interest to the Unemployment Compensation Fund and State Disability Benefits Fund. Currently in the third year of the WALL initiative, there are now 389 businesses posted to The WALL that collectively owe $36 million--either directly to their workers or to the state for unpaid taxes, contributions, fines, or penalties. Any business whose name appears on The WALL is barred from public contracting with state, county, or local governments until they pay their liabilities in full.
The WALL is a powerful enforcement tool that enables the department to publicly name companies that shortchange their workers and skip required contributions to programs such as unemployment insurance and workers' compensation. The companies on the list have failed to resolve their outstanding fines and fees with NJDOL and the Treasury.
The initiative was established through bipartisan action (S-4226) in 2020 as part of an effort to combat worker misclassification and exploitation. It gives NJDOL power to protect fair-minded businesses across the state from employers that undercut their workers to gain a competitive edge.
Posting on The WALL is separate from--and may be in addition to--other accountability measures, such as public contractor debarment and business license suspension or revocation. State, county, municipal and school procurement officers must cross-reference The WALL before awarding public contracts, as they do with the debarment list.
Businesses receive letters warning that their company's name will be posted to The WALL unless they remedy their outstanding liabilities; they are given 20 days from the date they receive notice to pay in full or challenge their pending placement on The WALL.
The WALL went live in September 2023 with 36 businesses listed. Additional businesses with outstanding violations are added monthly. In December 2025, the Department published the Office of Strategic Enforcement and Compliance Impact Report for 2023-2025, which provides a comprehensive overview of New Jersey's progress in key areas of labor law enforcement over the prior two years. The report details how critical initiatives like The WALL have effectively tackled wage violations and worker misclassification, recovering millions in owed wages and penalties for the state and workers.
The WALL website features improved accessibility and a streamlined user experience. The updated site includes a convenient search box to enable users to quickly find information on posted businesses, including names and posting dates, in addition to other key details. The WALL can be viewed or downloaded here.
Questions about The WALL should be directed to OSECInquiries@dol.nj.gov.
For a comprehensive list of questions and answers about The WALL, visit nj.gov/labor/wall.
Businesses added to The WALL in July are:
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1. ITB Landscaping LLC d/b/a Aldo Landscaping & Irrigation
2213 N Waterloo Street, Philadelphia, PA 19133
OSEC's Docket #: WALL-WH-000026-2026
Violation (s):
* The NJ Wage Payment Law - P.L.1965, c.173 (C.34:11-4.1 et seq.)
* The NJ State Wage and Hour Law - P.L.1966, c.113 (C.34:11-56a et seq.)
Date(s) of Final Judgment/Order: 07/16/2025
Total Liability Owed Under Final Judgement/Order: $22,691.20
Date Posted on the WALL: 07/02/2026
2. Ashley Marketplace & Cafe Inc.
1 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079
OSEC's Docket #: WALL-WH-000027-2026
Violation(s):
* The NJ Wage Payment Law - P.L.1965, c.173 (C.34:11-4.1 et seq.)
* The NJ State Wage and Hour Law - P.L.1966, c.113 (C.34:11-56a et seq.)
Date(s) of Final Judgment/Order: 07/08/2025
Total Liability Owed Under Final Judgement/Order: $26,170.43
Date Posted on the WALL: 07/02/2026
3. BGI Washington Township Inc. a/k/a Bistro Di Marino
492 Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ 08108
306 Kraft Ct, Oaklyn, NJ 08107
OSEC's Docket #: WALL-WH-000029-2026
Violation(s):
* The NJ Wage Payment Law - P.L.1965, c.173 (C.34:11-4.1 et seq.)
* The NJ State Wage and Hour Law - P.L.1966, c.113 (C.34:11-56a et seq.)
Date(s) of Final Judgment/Order: 01/23/2025
Total Liability Owed Under Final Judgement/Order: $887,643.52
Date Posted on the WALL: 07/02/2026
4. BGI Marlton Inc. a/k/a Bistro Di Marino
492 Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ 08108
1041 Route 73 N, Ste H1, Marlton, NJ 08053
OSEC's Docket #: WALL-WH-000030-2026
Violation (s):
* The NJ Wage Payment Law - P.L.1965, c.173 (C.34:11-4.1 et seq.)
* The NJ State Wage and Hour Law - P.L.1966, c.113 (C.34:11-56a et seq.)
Date(s) of Final Judgment/Order: 01/23/2025
Total Liability Owed Under Final Judgement/Order: $13,646.43
Date Posted on the WALL: 07/02/2026
5. Brezanin Auriga Masonry & Concrete d/b/a Brezanin Masonry & Concrete
17 Smith St, Howell, NJ 07731
OSEC's Docket #: WALL-WH-000031-2026
Violation (s):
* The NJ Wage Payment Law - P.L.1965, c.173 (C.34:11-4.1 et seq.)
* The NJ State Wage and Hour Law - P.L.1966, c.113 (C.34:11-56a et seq.)
Date(s) of Final Judgment/Order: 02/07/2025
Total Liability Owed Under Final Judgement/Order: $27,760.40
Date Posted on the WALL: 7/02/2026
6. Duarte Restaurant 2 LLC
174 6th Street, Fairview, NJ 07022
358 Kennedy Drive, Fairview, NJ 07022
OSEC's Docket #: WALL-WH-000032-2026
Violation (s):
* The NJ Wage Payment Law - P.L.1965, c.173 (C.34:11-4.1 et seq.)
* The NJ State Wage and Hour Law - P.L.1966, c.113 (C.34:11-56a et seq.)
Date(s) of Final Judgment/Order: 05/06/2025
Total Liability Owed Under Final Judgement/Order: $27,901.47
Date Posted on the WALL: 07/02/2026
7. GN Restaurant Corp d/b/a Hanwoori
112 West 56th St, Apt 31S, New York, NY 10019
OSEC's Docket #: WALL-WH-000033-2026
Violation (s):
* The NJ Wage Payment Law - P.L.1965, c.173 (C.34:11-4.1 et seq.)
* The NJ State Wage and Hour Law - P.L.1966, c.113 (C.34:11-56a et seq.)
Date(s) of Final Judgment/Order: 02/20/2025
Total Liability Owed Under Final Judgement/Order: $28,054.82
Date Posted on the WALL: 07/02/2026
8. Waldwick Food Store Inc. d/b/a Giant Financial d/b/a Foodtown Farmers Market d/b/a Key Food Farmers Market
9728 3rd Avenue, Unit 616, Brooklyn, NY 11209
OSEC's Docket #: WALL-WH-000034-2026
Violation (s):
* The NJ Wage Payment Law - P.L.1965, c.173 (C.34:11-4.1 et seq.)
* The NJ State Wage and Hour Law - P.L.1966, c.113 (C.34:11-56a et seq.)
Date(s) of Final Judgment/Order: 08/08/2024
Total Liability Owed Under Final Judgement/Order: $23,440.98
Date Posted on the WALL: 07/02/2026
9. BGI Longport Incorporated a/k/a La Barca
309 Kraft Ct, Oaklyn, NJ 08107
301 Longport Somers Point Blvd, Longport, NJ 08403
OSEC's Docket #: WALL-WH-000035-2026
Violation (s):
* The NJ Wage Payment Law - P.L.1965, c.173 (C.34:11-4.1 et seq.)
* The NJ State Wage and Hour Law - P.L.1966, c.113 (C.34:11-56a et seq.)
Date(s) of Final Judgment/Order: 01/23/2025
Total Liability Owed Under Final Judgement/Order: $230,584.91
Date Posted on the WALL: 07/02/2026
10. Like No Other Tree Service
182 W. Grand Avenue, Park Ridge, NJ 07656
158 Winkle Avenue, Garfield, NJ 07026
OSEC's Docket #: WALL-WH-000036-2026
Violation (s):
* The NJ Wage Payment Law - P.L.1965, c.173 (C.34:11-4.1 et seq.)
* The NJ State Wage and Hour Law - P.L.1966, c.113 (C.34:11-56a et seq.)
Date(s) of Final Judgment/Order: 12/10/2024
Total Liability Owed Under Final Judgement/Order: $87,625.00
Date Posted on the WALL: 07/02/2026
11. M&M Multiservices LLC
50-56 Norfolk Street, Apt. 101, Newark, NJ 07103
OSEC's Docket #: WALL-WH-000037-2026
Violation (s):
* The NJ Wage Payment Law - P.L.1965, c.173 (C.34:11-4.1 et seq.)
* The NJ State Wage and Hour Law - P.L.1966, c.113 (C.34:11-56a et seq.)
Date(s) of Final Judgment/Order: 08/29/2024
Total Liability Owed Under Final Judgement/Order: $14,888.59
Date Posted on the WALL: 07/02/2026
12. MAC Cleaning Service LLC
507 Clinton Ave, Middlesex, NJ 08846
OSEC's Docket #: WALL-WH-000038-2026
Violation (s):
* The NJ Wage Payment Law - P.L.1965, c.173 (C.34:11-4.1 et seq.)
* The NJ State Wage and Hour Law - P.L.1966, c.113 (C.34:11-56a et seq.)
Date(s) of Final Judgment/Order: 12/03/2024
Total Liability Owed Under Final Judgement/Order: $13,150.66
Date Posted on the WALL: 07/02/2026
13. The NJ Social Group LLC d/b/a Moonshiners Pub and Grille a/k/a Moonshiners Bar & Grill
2301 Route 50, Mays Landing, NJ 08330
OSEC's Docket #: WALL-WH-000039-2026
Violation (s):
* The NJ Wage Payment Law - P.L.1965, c.173 (C.34:11-4.1 et seq.)
* The NJ State Wage and Hour Law - P.L.1966, c.113 (C.34:11-56a et seq.)
Date(s) of Final Judgment/Order: 02/13/2025
Total Liability Owed Under Final Judgement/Order: $30,216.07
Date Posted on the WALL: 07/02/2026
14. O4 Innovations, LLC
395 Prospect Street, Nutley, NJ 07512
OSEC's Docket #: WALL-WH-000040-2026
Violation (s):
* The NJ Wage Payment Law - P.L.1965, c.173 (C.34:11-4.1 et seq.)
* The NJ State Wage and Hour Law - P.L.1966, c.113 (C.34:11-56a et seq.)
Date(s) of Final Judgment/Order: 03/17/2025
Total Liability Owed Under Final Judgement/Order: $26,730.79
Date Posted on the WALL: 07/02/2026
15. Patrick T Sharkey Jr Pool & Landscape Design Inc
420 West Clinton Street, Dover, NJ 07801
45 South Park Pl, Suite 163, Morristown, NJ 07960
75 Gaston Road, Morristown, NJ 07960
OSEC's Docket #: WALL-WH-000041-2026
Violation (s):
* The NJ Wage Payment Law - P.L.1965, c.173 (C.34:11-4.1 et seq.)
* The NJ State Wage and Hour Law - P.L.1966, c.113 (C.34:11-56a et seq.)
Date(s) of Final Judgment/Order: 12/18/2024
Total Liability Owed Under Final Judgement/Order: $12,852.67
Date Posted on the WALL: 07/02/2026
16. Road Contractor Corp
647 Broadway, Ste 215, Long Branch, NJ 07740
OSEC's Docket #: WALL-WH-000043-2026
Violation (s):
* The NJ Wage Payment Law - P.L.1965, c.173 (C.34:11-4.1 et seq.)
* The NJ State Wage and Hour Law - P.L.1966, c.113 (C.34:11-56a et seq.)
Date(s) of Final Judgment/Order: 10/3/2024
Total Liability Owed Under Final Judgement/Order: $24,250.00
Date Posted on the WALL: 07/02/2026
17. Tekcon Construction Inc
285 Davidson Ave, Suite 201, Somerset, NJ 08873
262 Bennetts Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873
OSEC's Docket #: WALL-WH-000044-2026
Violation (s):
* The NJ Wage Payment Law - P.L.1965, c.173 (C.34:11-4.1 et seq.)
* The NJ State Wage and Hour Law - P.L.1966, c.113 (C.34:11-56a et seq.)
* The NJ Prevailing Wage Act - P.L.1963, c.150 (C.34:11-56.25 et seq.)
Date(s) of Final Judgment/Order: 03/05/2025
Total Liability Owed Under Final Judgement/Order: $405,115.44
Date Posted on the WALL: 07/02/2026
18. Gilbert Roberts T/A Uglink
4075 Route 516, Matawan, NJ 07747
135 Randolph Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728
OSEC's Docket #: WALL-EA-000006-2026
Violation(s):
* The Unemployment Compensation Law - R.S.43:21-1 et seq
* The Temporary Disability Benefits Law - P.L.1948, c.110 (C.43:21-25 et al.)
* The Compensation for Family Temporary Disability Leave Law - P.L.2008, c.17 (C.43:21-39.1 et al.)
Date(s) of Final Judgment/Order: 02/12/2021
Total Liability Owed Under Final Judgement/Order: $97,332.72
Date Posted on the WALL: 07/02/2026
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Original text here: https://www.nj.gov/labor/lwdhome/press/2026/20260710_wall.shtml
Maryland Department of Agriculture Welcomes New Staff Members
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 12 -- The Maryland Department of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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Maryland Department of Agriculture Welcomes New Staff Members
Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Atticks is pleased to announce the appointment of two new key staff members to the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA).
Allie Carter Cavanagh has been named MDA's new Director of Legislative and Government Affairs. In this role, she will be responsible for all aspects of the department's state, local and federal legislative activities, and actively represent MDA during the Maryland
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ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 12 -- The Maryland Department of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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Maryland Department of Agriculture Welcomes New Staff Members
Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Atticks is pleased to announce the appointment of two new key staff members to the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA).
Allie Carter Cavanagh has been named MDA's new Director of Legislative and Government Affairs. In this role, she will be responsible for all aspects of the department's state, local and federal legislative activities, and actively represent MDA during the Marylandlegislative session.
Cavanagh previously served as a Policy Advisor to Maryland Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), and as the Congresswoman's Chief of Staff during her final two years in the Maryland Senate. Her policy areas covered agriculture, animal welfare, energy, environment, education, labor and health care. She was a fellow with the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine in the Climate Crossroads Program from 2025-2026.
She holds a Master of Education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor of Music from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. Cavanagh served as a Program Manager for the Career & Technical Education Committee at the Maryland Department of Labor, is a former music educator and was nominated as Baltimore County Teacher of the Year in 2016-17.
Additionally, Rachel Felver has been appointed MDA's new Director of Communications. In this role, she will lead communications efforts for the department, serve as the primary media point of contact, and support the communications needs of the Secretary and other senior agency officials.
Felver previously spent 10 years as the Communications Director for the regional Chesapeake Bay Program, where she was employed by the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay. She holds a Masters in Environmental Policy and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh, as well as a professional certification in Sustainability & Behavior Change from the University of California at San Diego Extension. Felver also served on the Marketing Team at the National Aquarium in Baltimore and spent eight years in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, most notably as the Director of Communications for the former Office of Environmental Information.
"We are incredibly fortunate to add two leaders of this caliber to the Maryland Department of Agriculture, and their arrival marks a major win for our state's agricultural community," said Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Atticks. "Allie's impressive tenure navigating complex legislative environments and her deep background in policy make her uniquely equipped to champion our farmers at local, state and federal levels. Rachel's decade of high-level communication leadership on critical regional issues like the Chesapeake Bay brings an immense asset to our team. Her unique ability to translate complex agency initiatives into meaningful, actionable public outreach will bridge the gap between the agency, the agricultural community and the public.Together, their deep professional expertise will directly translate into stronger advocacy, clearer communication and more robust support for Maryland's farmers and producers as they work to feed our families and power our economy."
For more information, please visit mda.maryland.gov.
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Original text here: https://news.maryland.gov/mda/press-release/2026/07/10/maryland-department-of-agriculture-welcomes-new-staff-members/
Maine Secretary of State's Office Confirms Receipt of Official Withdrawal by U.S. Senate Candidate Graham Platner
AUGUSTA, Maine, July 12 -- The Maine Secretary of State issued the following news release on July 10, 2026:
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Secretary of State's Office confirms receipt of official withdrawal by US Senate candidate Graham Platner
The Secretary of State's Office today confirmed that a formal notice has been received from U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner. A public declaration is not an official withdrawal, and a candidate must formally withdraw in writing to the Elections office, including signature.
Because the candidate officially withdrew before 5 p.m. of the 2nd Monday in July (July 13, 2026),
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AUGUSTA, Maine, July 12 -- The Maine Secretary of State issued the following news release on July 10, 2026:
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Secretary of State's Office confirms receipt of official withdrawal by US Senate candidate Graham Platner
The Secretary of State's Office today confirmed that a formal notice has been received from U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner. A public declaration is not an official withdrawal, and a candidate must formally withdraw in writing to the Elections office, including signature.
Because the candidate officially withdrew before 5 p.m. of the 2nd Monday in July (July 13, 2026),his name will not appear on the ballot, and his political party may replace him. The deadline for the party to name a replacement is the 4th Monday in July (July 27, 2026). Maine Statute does not address how a replacement candidate may be chosen by a party, only that the candidate filling the vacancy must be a "qualified person." Announcements about how a replacement candidate will be chosen or when that candidate will be announced will come from the political party.
A list of candidate withdrawals and replacement candidate nominations for the November 3, 2026 General Election is posted on the Upcoming Elections page of the Secretary of State website.
Other candidate deadlines: The non-party candidate deadline to appear on the November General Election ballot passed on June 1, and list of non-party candidates can be found in the Upcoming Elections page of the Secretary of State website. Per Maine statute, to be considered a declared write-in candidate, a person must file a declaration of write-in candidacy with the Secretary of State, on a form approved by the Secretary of State, on or before 5 p.m. on the 70th day (August 25, 2026) prior to the election. The candidate must meet all the other qualifications for that office.
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Original text here: https://www.maine.gov/sos/news/secretary-states-office-confirms-receipt-official-withdrawal-us-senate-candidate-graham
Armstrong directs flags to be flown at half-staff Friday in honor and remembrance of Sen. Lindsey Graham
BISMARCK, North Dakota, July 12 -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following news:
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Armstrong directs flags to be flown at half-staff Friday in honor and remembrance of Sen. Lindsey Graham
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BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. Kelly Armstrong has directed all U.S. and North Dakota flags to be flown at half-staff until 6 p.m. Saturday, July 18, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, in honor and remembrance of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who passed away Saturday, July 11.
"North Dakota joins the nation in mourning the loss of Sen. Lindsey
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BISMARCK, North Dakota, July 12 -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following news:
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Armstrong directs flags to be flown at half-staff Friday in honor and remembrance of Sen. Lindsey Graham
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BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. Kelly Armstrong has directed all U.S. and North Dakota flags to be flown at half-staff until 6 p.m. Saturday, July 18, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, in honor and remembrance of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who passed away Saturday, July 11.
"North Dakota joins the nation in mourning the loss of Sen. LindseyGraham, a devoted public servant, statesman and friend," Armstrong said. "Kjersti and I extend our deepest condolences to Lindsey's family, friends, the people of South Carolina, and all who had the privilege of knowing and serving with him. His decades of service to our nation will leave an enduring legacy, and he will be greatly missed."
The governor's directive is in accordance with a directive from President Donald Trump.
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Original text here: https://www.governor.nd.gov/news/armstrong-directs-flags-be-flown-half-staff-friday-honor-and-remembrance-sen-lindsey-graham
