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1. Christie forms task force to examine safety of New Jersey's four nuclear power plants
(N.J./State)

Action follows nuclear crisis in Japan A task force that will conduct an assessment of operations and emergency preparedness plans for New Jersey’s four nuclear generating facilities has been formed ...

2. New Jersey is important to Philadelphia’s food supply
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... be viewed through the lenses of homeland security, emergency preparedness and human services, private industry and business, environmental stewardship, land use, and public utility, among countless other ...

3. Passaic River flooding fix unveiled
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... information to enable quicker flood projections and greater storm preparedness. Enhancing public involvement, information and outreach on flood issues. Requesting a re-evaluation by the Army Corps ...

4. N.J. Assembly Speaker Oliver names five Democrats to committee positions
(N.J./State)

... fill a vacancy on the Budget Committee. Oliver also announced the appointment of Assemblywoman Annette Quijano (D-Union) as the new chairwoman of the Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee. ...

5. Anti-bullying bill heads Assembly committee agendas
(N.J./State)

... State Preparedness Committee will consider legislation to improve evacuation plans in preparation for a catastrophic event or natural disaster, such as a hurricane or nor'easter. "We can't afford to ...

6. Tougher drug crime and road rage laws to be considered by Assembly on Thursday
(N.J./State)

... violence and ways in which to identify and avoid potentially abusive behavior. The Homeland Security and Preparedness Committee hear testimony and consider legislation (A-2934) on emergency communications ...

7. Hurricane Earl expected to disrupt New Jersey coast
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... and operators and passengers aboard personal watercraft must also wear them. "With September being National Emergency Preparedness Month, there's no better time for families to review their emergency ...

8. N.J. Democrats still pushing for emergency college security plans prompted by Virginia Tech massacre
(N.J./State)

... officials comprehensive five-year campus security plans that identify a baseline of preparedness for all potential emergencies. The bill was approved 80-0 by the Assembly in June and was referred to ...

9. Christie files nominations for 27 state and county posts
(N.J./State)

... The State Division Of Consumer Affairs: Thomas Richard Calcagni of Chatham Township State Domestic Security Preparedness Task Force: Herbert E. Spiegel, Ph.D. of Cedar Grove, and Morris County Sheriff ...

10. New N.J. web program shares emergency information across state borders
(Health/Healthquest)

An updated web-based software program that can provide emergency preparedness personnel with quick updates and share information, even across state lines, has been launched by the state Department of Health ...

11. PSEG’s Ralph Izzo elected chair of the Rutgers Board of Governors
(N.J./State)

...  "Dr. Izzo has been prominent and effective in many causes of importance to the citizens of New Jersey, including higher education, energy policy and the preparedness of the 21st century workforce," ...

12. Grand finale of busiest Statehouse period begins Monday
(N.J./State)

... (A-2744) to develop an information campaign about a specific type of heart disease – hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) – and improve school preparedness for responding to incidents of sudden cardiac arrest. ...

13. Rep. Pallone taking part in hearing on poosible health effects of Gulf oil spill
(U.S./Nation)

... of Environmental Health Sciences, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, and the Food and Drug Administration will all address the Obama administration's efforts to address possible ...

14. Building new nuclear power plant in N.J. could be a long-term vision for PSEG
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... safety review considers a number of site factors including seismology, hydrology, population distribution and emergency preparedness. The environmental review evaluates the impacts of construction and ...

15. Cory Booker goes to Washington
(N.J./State)

... Rybak also participated in the meeting. State officials were not invited to the White House meeting, said Jose Lozano, a spokesman for the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness. Lozano ...

16. Newark Airport security breach inspiration for bill seeking tougher penalties
(N.J./State)

A bill designed to toughen penalties for airport security breaches was released Thursday by the Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee. The proposal (A-2288) stems from the Jan. ...

17. Christie’s 2.5 percent tax cap: More harm for N.J. public schools
(Opinion/Commentary)

... and a reduction in teacher preparedness. (6) Before proceeding down this path, the NJ Legislature should undertake an in-depth study and analysis, aided by independent experts, to assess the impact of ...

18. Bills seeking N.J. "millionaire's tax,'' and dedicating $637 million for seniors, disabled scheduled for approval
(N.J./State)

... Alert law and enact the Jessica Lunsford Act to increase sentences for sex offenders and people who harbor them. The Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee will meet with New Jersey's ...

19. In aftermath of Times Sq. bomb scare, New Jersey's preparedness to be reviewed Thursday
(N.J./State)

Assembly panel to hold public meeting with homeland security director The Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee will hold a public hearing Thursday with the state homeland security ...

20. Bill mandating security plans for N.J. colleges approved by Assembly committee
(N.J./State)

...  The measure (A-2405) would require colleges to file with state homeland security and higher education officials comprehensive five-year campus security plans that identify a baseline of preparedness ...