Senate Clears Singer Bill to Protect New Jerseyans from Predatory Contractors
Sen. Robert Singer's bill that would establish a professional board to regulate home improvement and home elevation contractors was approved by the New Jersey Senate.…
Senate Clears Bucco Resolution Recognizing the 75th Anniversary of the State of Israel
A bipartisan resolution sponsored by Senator Anthony Bucco that recognizes the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel was approved today by the New Jersey Senate.…
January 1, 2024
Corrado Calls on Murphy to Declare State of Emergency After Historic Flooding
Sen. Kristin Corrado called on Gov. Murphy to declare a State of Emergency for areas recently impacted by life-threatening floods in North Jersey.…
January 1, 2024
Senator Bramnick’s Bill Will Teach Grief and Loss to High School Students
Sen. Jon Bramnick's bill to teach grief and loss to high school students is expected to pass the Assembly this week and head to the Governor's desk for signature.…
January 1, 2024
O’Scanlon Bill to Reduce Vehicle Registration Burden for New Jerseyans Clears Committee
Sen. Declan O'Scanlon's bill that would permit New Jersey drivers to renew their vehicle's registration on a bi-annual basis was approved by the Senate Transportation Committee.…
January 1, 2024
Polistina Doubles Down on Protecting Casino Workers from Secondhand Smoke
Today, Senator Vince Polistina (R-02) announced his intention to propose a new bill to eliminate casino workers from secondhand smoke exposure after S-264 was removed from the Senate Health Committee agenda for…
January 1, 2024
Oroho Bill to Make New Jersey Roadways Safer Passed by Senate
Trenton – Senator Steve Oroho’s (R-24) bill to improve the safety of New Jersey roadways by defining ‘personal conveyance’ and expanding the definition of ‘pedestrian’ was passed by the New Jersey Senate.…
January 1, 2024
Sen. Singer Bill to Protect New Jerseyans from Predatory Contactors Advances from Committee
Sen. Robert Singer released a statement today after S-1890 was advanced by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.…
December 1, 2023
Schepisi Re-ups Call to Establish Government Efficiency and Regulatory Review Commission
Sen. Holly Schepisi released a statement today after news broke of Connecticut’s Governor withdrawing his plan to mandate future EV purchases by 2035 after bi-partisan pushback from Connecticut’s Legislative Regulation Review Committee.…
December 1, 2023
Stanfield Bill Revising Farmland Appraisal Process Clears Budget Committee
Sen. Jean Stanfield's bill that would help preserve more farmland in New Jersey was cleared by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.…
December 1, 2023
Oroho Bill that Would Help Address EMT Shortage Clears Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Steven Oroho that would help address the EMT shortage was approved today by the Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee…
December 1, 2023
In Letter to ELEC, Polistina Calls for Investigation into Dark Money Groups
In a letter to the Election Law Enforcement Commission, Sen. Vince Polistina called for a full investigation into the dark money organizations that attempted to make a mockery of New Jersey’s election…
December 1, 2023
Governor Signs Corrado Bill Making Public Transportation Safer for People with Disabilities
Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities will soon be able to enjoy safer, more mobility friendly streets thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado and signed into law by Gov. Murphy.…
December 1, 2023
Signed into Law: Singer Bill Establishing Reimbursement Rate for Traumatic Brain Injury Nursing Facilities
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that establishes a minimum NJ FamilyCare reimbursement rate for traumatic brain injury special care nursing facilities was signed into law today by Gov. Murphy.…
December 1, 2023
Committee Advances Connors-Rumpf-Gove Bill To Create Fund for Volunteer Fire Companies
The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee voted to advance legislation today sponsored by Sen. Christopher Connors, Asm. Brian Rumpf, and Asw. DiAnne Gove that would support the financial needs of volunteer…
December 1, 2023
Pennacchio Bill to Credit Students for Completing Fire Academy Courses Clears Committee
Sen. Joe Pennacchio's bill that would provide course credits for high school students who become volunteer firefighters was approved by the Senate Education Committee.…
December 1, 2023
O’Scanlon, Scharfenberger & Flynn to Governor Murphy On Offshore Wind – ‘We Told You So.’
Sen. Declan O’Scanlon, Asw. Victoria Flynn and Asm. Gerry Scharfenberger released a statement regarding news that the offshore wind energy dealings between Ørsted and New Jersey are seemingly collapsing.…
November 1, 2023
ICYMI: Testa Statement on Ørsted Withdrawing from Offshore Wind Project
In response to Ørsted's announcement that it is withdrawing from New Jersey’s offshore wind project, Senator Michael Testa issued the following statement.…
November 1, 2023
Statement by Senate Minority Leader Bucco on Orsted Withdrawing From Offshore Wind Project
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco issued the following statement in response to Orsted announcing that they are withdrawing from New Jersey's offshore wind project.…
November 1, 2023
Singer to be Honored with “Legislative Champion Award” by NJ Commission on Cancer Research
Sen. Robert Singer will be honored with the “Legislative Champion Award” by the New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research (NJCCR) on November 15.…
November 1, 2023
District 10 Legislators: Murphy Should Unequivocally Support Lowering the Cost of Tolls
District 10 Legislators issued the following joint statement after Gov. Murphy announced that he was vetoing the New Jersey Turnpike Authority's proposed toll increases.…
November 1, 2023
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