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.…
Committee Clears Stanfield Bill that Would Update Funding for Environmental Infrastructure Projects
The Senate Environment and Energy Committee advanced bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Jean Stanfield that would approve the updated Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Plan of the NJIB.…
May 16, 2023
Testa: Is Murphy’s DOH Changing School Vaccine Requirements Without Notifying Parents?
Sen. Michael Testa called on Governor Murphy to clarify the intent of a request from the Department of Health (DOH) for proposed rule revisions on vaccine requirements for students.…
May 12, 2023
Corrado Bill Protecting Newborn Babies Advances
Sen. Corrado's bill that protects the lives of newborn babies by giving parents more options to surrender their infants safely and anonymously was approved by the Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior…
May 12, 2023
Bucco Says Democrats Can “No Longer Ignore” Whale Deaths
Sen. Bucco issued a response after Assembly Democrats announced that they will be holding a hearing to discuss marine mammal deaths in New Jersey.…
May 12, 2023
Schepisi: Murphy Administration Won’t Admit They’re Considering New Vaccine Requirements for School Children
Sen. Holly Schepisi said the Murphy administration won't admit it's considering adopting new vaccine requirements for school children even after the New Jersey Department of Health sent proposed rule changes and a…
May 11, 2023
MEDIA ADVISORY (5/22): Bucco and “WITH Grace Initiative” to Host Childhood Cancer Advocacy Day in State House
Sen. Anthony Bucco and WITH Grace Initiative will host Childhood Cancer Advocacy Day to help advocate for the youngest cancer survivors, raise awareness for childhood cancer, and discuss ways to fund pediatric…
May 10, 2023
VIDEO: Testa Talks About Republican Efforts to Save the Whales on Fox News with Martha MacCallum
Sen. Michael Testa appeared on Fox News with Martha MacCallum to discuss Republican efforts to protect whales, dolphins, and the Jersey Shore from Big Wind.…
May 10, 2023
Pennacchio Introduces Legislation to Help Towns Meet Affordable Housing Obligations
Sen. Joe Pennacchio has introduced legislation that would help towns meet a significant portion of their affordable housing obligations through regional contribution agreements.…
May 10, 2023
Oroho Bill Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Extortion Signed Into Law
Sen. Oroho's bill that would establish the crime of sexual extortion to fight a growing trend that often victimizes minors was signed into law.…
May 9, 2023
Bucco & Schepisi Bill to Provide Career Pathways for Ex-Offenders Advances
Sen. Bucco and Sen. Schepisi's bill that provides employment opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals was approved by the Senate Labor Committee.…
May 9, 2023
Bucco Bill Providing More Public Notice for Land Development Advances
Sen. Bucco's bill that improves public notice for proposed land development has passed the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.…
May 9, 2023
Singer Bill that Would Protect Senior Citizens Living in Retirement Communities Clears Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would prohibit common interest communities from penalizing members who place a unit into a living, revocable trust fund was approved today by the Senate Community…
May 9, 2023
VIDEO: Testa Talks About Wind Farm Concerns & Whale Deaths on Fox & Friends
Sen. Michael Testa appeared on Fox & Friends to talk about Republican efforts to save whales and dolphins, protect the environment, and prevent economic harm to the Jersey Shore.…
May 6, 2023
Pennacchio Lends Support to Moms Fighting Woke Policies in School Library
Sen. Joe Pennacchio expressed his support for a pair of Roxbury mothers who have been sued for expressing their concerns about sexually explicit books in their children's school library.…
May 6, 2023
Bucco: Let Churches Apply for County Grants to Fix Historic Buildings
Sen. Tony Bucco is calling on the NJ Legislature to consider his resolution that would allow public funds to be used for the historic preservation of churches or other places of worship.…
May 5, 2023
Connors, Rumpf & Gove Oppose Offshore Wind Turbines at Virtual Hearing
Sen. Christopher Connors, Asm. Brian Rumpf, and Asw. DiAnne Gove expressed their opposition to offshore wind turbines during an independent hearing on whale and dolphin deaths that was held virtually by New…
May 4, 2023
VIDEO: Senate Republicans Explore Whale Deaths & Wind Farm Concerns at Independent Hearing
New Jersey Senate Republicans hosted an independent hearing where the surge of whale and dolphin deaths along the Jersey Shore and potential links to wind farms were discussed.…
May 4, 2023
Monmouth County Legislators React to Busing Cuts Due to Loss of State Funding
In reaction to the news that Freehold Regional High School District will need to limit busing routes, Sen. Declan O’Scanlon, Asw. Vicky Flynn, and Asm. Gerry Scharfenberger call upon the NJDOE to…
May 4, 2023
O’Scanlon Stands with Residents, Local Officials in Effort to Save National Scientific Landmark
Sen. Declan O’Scanlon expressed his support of local efforts to preserve the historic Horn Antenna in Holmdel, which was used by scientists to confirm the Big Bang theory in 1965.…
May 2, 2023
Bucco Warns that Murphy’s Energy Plan Will Be Financially Devastating as More Households Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Sen. Anthony Bucco warned that the extreme cost of Gov. Phil Murphy's green energy plan could be devastating for a growing number of New Jerseyans as a new report shows more households…
May 2, 2023
- New Jersey Weather: Scorching Fourth of July Heat to Give Way to Storms, Cooler Temperatures
- Two Friday Fires in Lakewood at Ocean County Park, Recycling Facility
- Wall Township Cancels Firecracker 5 Race After Storm Brings Down Large Trees
- More Than 150,000 JCP&L Customers Across New Jersey Remain Without Power After Severe Storms
- Monroe Township Storm Recovery Continues as Crews Clear Roads, Restore Power After Severe Thunderstorm