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Shore News Network Cuts Ties With Reuters

Press ReleaseJanuary 31, 20240353 views

JACKSON, NJ – Under new management since December, Shore News Network today announced it will be cutting ties with Reuters. The company chose Reuters as a leader in the global…

Bucco Introduces OPRA Reform Bill to Counter the Exploitation of Young New Jerseyans

Press ReleaseJanuary 1, 20240224 views

Today, Sen. Tony Bucco introduced a bill to protect New Jerseyans from bad-faith OPRA requests involving young individuals who are subjects of body-worn camera (BWC) footage under certain circumstances.

Senate Clears Singer Bill to Protect New Jerseyans from Predatory Contractors

Press ReleaseJanuary 1, 20240375 views

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 Stanfield Bill Revising Farmland Appraisal Process

Press ReleaseJanuary 1, 20240316 views

Sen. Jean Stanfield’s bill that would help preserve more farmland in New Jersey was passed by the New Jersey Senate.

Senate Approves Bucco Bill to Require Pothole Data in Annual DOT Report

Press ReleaseJanuary 1, 20240254 views

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco’s bill that would require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to begin providing information about potholes in their annual report to the Legislature was passed by the New Jersey Senate.

Senate Clears Bucco Resolution Recognizing the 75th Anniversary of the State of Israel

Press ReleaseJanuary 1, 20240333 views

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.

Corrado Calls on Murphy to Declare State of Emergency After Historic Flooding

Press ReleaseJanuary 1, 20240345 views

Sen. Kristin Corrado called on Gov. Murphy to declare a State of Emergency for areas recently impacted by life-threatening floods in North Jersey.

Senator Bramnick’s Bill Will Teach Grief and Loss to High School Students

Press ReleaseJanuary 1, 20240253 views

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.

O’Scanlon Bill to Reduce Vehicle Registration Burden for New Jerseyans Clears Committee

Press ReleaseJanuary 1, 20240312 views

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.

Polistina Doubles Down on Protecting Casino Workers from Secondhand Smoke

Press ReleaseJanuary 1, 20240267 views

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 Thursday, December 14. “It is disappointing that after two years of advocating and […]

Oroho Bill to Make New Jersey Roadways Safer Passed by Senate

Press ReleaseJanuary 1, 20240249 views

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. “New Jersey has some of the most congested roadways in the nation so […]

Sen. Singer Bill to Protect New Jerseyans from Predatory Contactors Advances from Committee

Press ReleaseDecember 1, 20230252 views

Sen. Robert Singer released a statement today after S-1890 was advanced by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Schepisi Re-ups Call to Establish Government Efficiency and Regulatory Review Commission

Press ReleaseDecember 1, 20230233 views

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.

Stanfield Bill Revising Farmland Appraisal Process Clears Budget Committee

Press ReleaseDecember 1, 20230232 views

Sen. Jean Stanfield’s bill that would help preserve more farmland in New Jersey was cleared by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Oroho Bill that Would Help Address EMT Shortage Clears Committee

Press ReleaseDecember 1, 20230416 views

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

In Letter to ELEC, Polistina Calls for Investigation into Dark Money Groups

Press ReleaseDecember 1, 20230327 views

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 laws.

Governor Signs Corrado Bill Making Public Transportation Safer for People with Disabilities

Press ReleaseDecember 1, 20230223 views

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.

Signed into Law: Singer Bill Establishing Reimbursement Rate for Traumatic Brain Injury Nursing Facilities

Press ReleaseDecember 1, 20230241 views

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.

Committee Advances Connors-Rumpf-Gove Bill To Create Fund for Volunteer Fire Companies

Press ReleaseDecember 1, 20230199 views

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 fire companies.

Pennacchio Bill to Credit Students for Completing Fire Academy Courses Clears Committee

Press ReleaseDecember 1, 20230206 views

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.

O’Scanlon, Scharfenberger & Flynn to Governor Murphy On Offshore Wind – ‘We Told You So.’

Press ReleaseNovember 1, 20230212 views

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.

ICYMI: Testa Statement on Ørsted Withdrawing from Offshore Wind Project

Press ReleaseNovember 1, 20230242 views

In response to Ørsted’s announcement that it is withdrawing from New Jersey’s offshore wind project, Senator Michael Testa issued the following statement.

Statement by Senate Minority Leader Bucco on Orsted Withdrawing From Offshore Wind Project

Press ReleaseNovember 1, 20230209 views

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco issued the following statement in response to Orsted announcing that they are withdrawing from New Jersey’s offshore wind project.

Singer to be Honored with “Legislative Champion Award” by NJ Commission on Cancer Research

Press ReleaseNovember 1, 20230200 views

Sen. Robert Singer will be honored with the “Legislative Champion Award” by the New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research (NJCCR) on November 15.

District 10 Legislators: Murphy Should Unequivocally Support Lowering the Cost of Tolls

Press ReleaseNovember 1, 20230213 views

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.