Durr Responds After Murphy Says “It’s My Money” While Promising $65 Million of Taxpayer Funds at Campaign Event
Sen. Ed Durr responded after Gov. Phil Murphy said, 'it's my money, and that's how it's going to be spent,' as he promised $65 million of taxpayer funds for a local project…
Pennacchio Bill to Establish Muslim Heritage Month Signed into Law
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Joe Pennacchio that would designate January of each year as Muslim Heritage Month was signed into law today by Gov. Murphy.…
MEDIA ADVISORY (5/3): Senate Republicans to Hold Independent Hearing on Whale & Dolphin Deaths, Wind Farm Concerns
New Jersey Senate Republicans will hold an independent hearing on Wednesday, May 3 to receive testimony on the surge of whale and dolphin deaths along the Jersey Shore in recent months and…
Oroho Calls for Murphy Administration to Dedicate Pandemic Relief Funds to Prevent $1 Billion Payroll Tax Increase
Sen. Steven Oroho called for the Murphy administration to dedicate pandemic relief funds to the Unemployment Insurance Fund to prevent $1 billion of cumulative payroll tax increases on New Jersey employers.…
Bucco Honored for Supporting the Rights of Domestic Violence Victims
The Jersey Battered Women’s Shelter and Theresa's Fund honored Sen. Anthony Bucco for his work in advocating for the rights and safety of domestic violence survivors.…
Testa Calls for Passage of “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act” Following Congressional Action
Sen. Michael Testa called for the New Jersey Legislature to advance a proposal he sponsors to protect women's sports to complement recent congressional action that is intended to preserve the spirit of…
6 Things to Consider When Choosing an Online Nursing Program
Pursuing a career in nursing can be a rewarding decision, with endless opportunities and growing demand in the healthcare industry. If you’re interested in pursuing a nursing career but still want the…
O’Scanlon and Durr Repeat Call for Moratorium on Offshore Wind Farm Surveys
Sen. Declan O'Scanlon and Sen. Ed Durr renewed their call for Governor Murphy to pause offshore wind farm surveys to investigate if the work is responsible for dozens of whale and dolphin…
Rumpf: Indefensible that Trenton Wants to Increase Funding for Inmates But Refuses to Restore School Funding Cuts
During a hearing of the Assembly Budget Committee, Assemblyman Brian Rumpf challenged the Murphy administration on its proposed budget that would increase funding for inmates while Trenton refuses to fully restore funding…
VIDEO: Governor Murphy Is Living Like a KING!
Governor Murphy is living like a KING! He spent more than $500k of taxpayer funds on antique rugs and furniture to decorate his office.…
Testa Urges DEP to Work with Stakeholders to Produce Plan to Protect East Point Lighthouse
Sen. Michael Testa urged the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to continue working with Maurice River Township and the Maurice River Historical Society on a plan to protect the East Point…
Durr: Murphy Spends Lavishly on Governor’s Office Furnishings While Slashing School & Municipal Aid
Sen. Ed Durr questioned Gov. Phil Murphy's lavish spending to furnish the Governor' Office when the governor is proposing cuts to State school and municipal aid.…
Governor Signs Stanfield/Bucco Resolution Designating April 14 as “Military Child Appreciation Day”
Legislation sponsored by Sens. Jean Stanfield and Anthony Bucco designating April 14 of each year as “Military Child Appreciation Day” was signed into law today by Gov. Murphy.…
VIDEO: New Law Lets Gov. Murphy Pull the Strings on Campaign Law Enforcement
Governor Phil Murphy just signed a law that lets him pull the strings on campaign law enforcement.…
Oroho & O’Scanlon Respond to State Auditor Report Showing Murphy Administration’s Failure to Use Billions in Federal Pandemic Relief Funds
Sen. Steven Oroho and Sen. Declan O'Scanlon responded to a State Auditor report that shows that more than $5 billion in pandemic relief funds remains unspent by the Murphy administration nearly two…
Bucco Offers Support as State and Local Officials Respond to West Milford Wildfire
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco said he's working with State and local officials to monitor a wildfire that has spread to 250 acres along a section of Route 23 in West Milford.…
O’Scanlon & Durr Introduce Resolution Urging Moratorium on Offshore Wind Projects
Sen. Declan O'Scanlon and Sen. Ed Durr introduced a resolution that urges the state and federal governments to place an immediate moratorium on all sonar testing and wind turbine mapping in response…
Durr Responds to Attorney General’s Attack on Second Amendment Rights
Sen. Ed Durr said Attorney General Matt Platkin wants to "disarm people in their homes" in the wake of a domestic violence incident in Phillipsburg.…
Testa: State Board of Education Trying to Limit Participation in Public Hearings on Revisions to Student Learning Standards
Sen. Michael Testa said it is shockingly clear that the State Board of Education is trying to limit participation in three public hearings that have been planned to receive comments on draft…
Corrado Bill That Encourages Participation in State Water Assistance Program Becomes Law
Sen. Kristin Corrado's bill that would help more struggling households get assistance with their water bills has been signed into law.…