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Pennacchio Statement on the Tragic Loss of Two Newark Firefighters

Press ReleaseJuly 8, 20230158 views

Senator Joe Pennacchio issued the following statement on the passing of Augusto Acabou and Wayne Brooks, Jr., two Newark firefighters who lost their lives while battling a cargo ship fire at Port Newark.

Bucco Mourns Firefighters Killed Battling Cargo Ship Fire at Port Newark

Press ReleaseJuly 8, 20230163 views

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco mourned the tragic loss of two Newark firefighters who were killed in the line of duty while battling a cargo ship fire at Port Newark.

Testa Responds to Murphy’s Bailout of Foreign Wind Company at Ratepayer Expense

Press ReleaseJuly 7, 20230231 views

Sen. Michael Testa responded to Gov. Murphy’s signing of legislation that provides a massive bailout to a foreign wind company at the expense of New Jersey utility customers.

District 10 Lawmakers Slam Democrats For Budget Chaos

Press ReleaseJuly 7, 20230230 views

District 10 lawmakers criticized Gov. Murphy and Trenton Democrats for their lack of transparency and accountability during the final days of their fiscal year 2024 budget negotiations.

Senate Clears Polistina Bill Authorizing Online Gaming Through 2028

Press ReleaseJuly 1, 20230148 views

The New Jersey Senate passed legislations sponsored by Sen. Vince Polistina that supports and extends casinos’ use of online gambling through 2028.

Senate Clears Senator Bramnick’s Bill to Fight New York State’s Unfair Tax Treatment

Press ReleaseJuly 1, 20230150 views

Sen. Jon Bramnick’s bill that combats New York State’s excessive and unfair taxation of New Jersey residents was passed by the New Jersey Senate.

Senate Clears Bucco and Stanfield Bill Protecting Tax Benefits for Seniors

Press ReleaseJuly 1, 20230153 views

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Anthony Bucco and Sen. Jean Stanfield that would provide a one-time income exemption for seniors to avoid losing tax benefits under the Senior Freeze program was passed by the New Jersey Senate.

Corrado Bill Addressing School Bus Shortage Clears Senate

Press ReleaseJuly 1, 20230114 views

Sen. Kristin Corrado’s legislation that would extend the service life of school buses to address the shortage of school transportation vehicles was passed by the New Jersey Senate.

Senate Approves Testa Bill to Invest in Coastal Communities

Press ReleaseJuly 1, 20230149 views

Sen. Michael Testa’s bill that would establish a Boardwalk Preservation Fund to construct, repair, and maintain boardwalks and structures throughout the state’s coastal communities was passed by the New Jersey Senate.

Senator Pennacchio: Democrats’ Budget Comedies Continue

Press ReleaseJuly 1, 20230198 views

Sen. Joe Pennacchio criticized Democrat leadership and Governor Murphy for rushing through a budget that is 60% higher than when the governor first took office.

Senate Clears Singer Bill Increasing Reimbursement Rates for “SUD” Treatment

Press ReleaseJuly 1, 20230217 views

A measure sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would increase Medicaid reimbursement for in-person partial care substance use disorder (SUD) treatment was approved today by the New Jersey Senate.

Singer Bill that Would Increase Aid for Assisted Living Facilities Advanced by Senate

Press ReleaseJuly 1, 20230176 views

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would increase the Medicaid reimbursement rate for assisted living facilities and comprehensive personal care homes was approved today by the New Jersey Senate.

Senate Clears Bramnick Bill Targeting “SLAPP” Suits

Press ReleaseJuly 1, 20230167 views

The New Jersey Senate approved legislation today sponsored by Senator Jon Bramnick that would establish an expedited process to dismiss SLAPP suits.

Approved: Singer Bill Establishing Reimbursement Rate for Traumatic Brain Injury Nursing Facilities

Press ReleaseJuly 1, 20230290 views

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would establish a minimum NJ FamilyCare reimbursement rate for traumatic brain injury special care nursing facilities was advanced today by the New Jersey Senate.

VIDEO: Testa & O’Scanlon Call Out Democrats for Voting on State Budget with No Bill, Inaccurate Information

Press ReleaseJune 30, 20230185 views

The Senate Budget & Appropriations Committee voted on the FY 2024 State Budget last night before it was even written (over Republican objections), with only an error-filled scoresheet provided to legislators that failed to include more than $1 billion of spending added by Democrats at […]

Testa Says Democrats Trying to Blame OLS for Their Budget Mess

Press ReleaseJune 30, 20230172 views

Sen. Michael Testa said Democrat leaders are trying to blame OLS for their own inability to stop the feeding frenzy at the budget trough.

Durr Opposes Bill Redirecting $1 Billion of Ratepayer Relief to Foreign Wind Farm Developer

Press ReleaseJune 29, 20230156 views

Sen.Ed Durr expressed his strong opposition to legislation that would redirect up to $1 billion from ratepayers to a foreign company that is building a disputed wind farm off the coast of New Jersey.

Bill to Ban Speculative Ticketing Introduced by 10th District Legislators

Press ReleaseJune 29, 20230150 views

In an effort to address the concerns with the reselling of tickets by prohibiting tentative ticket sales also known as “speculative ticketing,” District 10 Lawmakers have introduced a bill aimed at stopping this deceptive trade practice.

Bramnick Bill Targeting “SLAPP” Suits Clears Budget Committee

Press ReleaseJune 28, 20230310 views

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Jon Bramnick that would establish an expedited process to dismiss SLAPP suits was approved today by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Committee Advances Singer Bill Establishing Reimbursement Rate for Traumatic Brain Injury Special Care Nursing Facilities

Press ReleaseJune 28, 20230201 views

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would establish a minimum NJ FamilyCare reimbursement rate for traumatic brain injury special care nursing facilities was approved today by committee.

Singer Bill that Increases Reimbursement Rates for Substance Use Disorder Treatment Clears Committee

Press ReleaseJune 28, 20230139 views

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would increase Medicaid reimbursement for in-person partial care substance use disorder (SUD) treatment cleared the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Committee Approves Singer Measure that Would Increase Aid for Assisted Living Facilities

Press ReleaseJune 28, 20230115 views

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would increase the Medicaid reimbursement rate for assisted living facilities was advanced today by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Senate Approves Schepisi Bill to Raise Awareness for Victims of Fentanyl Poisoning

Press ReleaseJune 27, 20230159 views

Sen. Holly Schepisi’s bill that would designate July 14th of each year as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Day was passed by the New Jersey Senate.

Polistina Bill Expanding PFRS and SPRS Beneficiaries Passes Senate

Press ReleaseJune 27, 20230160 views

Sen. Vince Polistina’s bill that expands the eligibility of surviving children to receive pension benefits from deceased family members of the SPRS and the PFRS was passed by the New Jersey Senate.

Senate Approves O’Scanlon Bill That Prioritizes School Funding

Press ReleaseJune 27, 20230167 views

Sen. Declan O’Scanlon’s bill that would exempt certain school districts from state aid cuts was passed by the New Jersey Senate.