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.…
Bramnick Calls for Consumer Insurance Advocate in Trenton to Fight for Patients
Sen. Jon Bramnick said new legislation would ensure that patients and other insurance customers have someone fighting for them in Trenton.…
March 4, 2023
Testa: Murphy’s School Aid Cuts Will Be Devastating for Schools, Students & Property Taxpayers
Sen. Michael Testa said state school aid cuts announced today by the Murphy administration will be devastating for schools, students, and property taxpayers in the 1st Legislative District.…
March 3, 2023
Corrado Bill Increasing Funding for Code Blue Shelters Advances
Sen. Corrado's bill that provides additional funding for qualified Code Blue Shelters was approved by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.…
March 3, 2023
Holzapfel, McGuckin & Catalano Blast Huge Cuts by Gov. Murphy to Brick, Toms River & Seaside Heights Schools
Sen. Jim Holzapfel, Asm. Greg McGuckin, and Asm. John Catalano blasted huge cuts to several school districts in the 10th Legislative District that were just announced as part of Gov. Phil Murphy's…
March 3, 2023
Bucco: How Many More Dead Whales Need to Wash Ashore Before Gov. Murphy Does Something?
After another whale washed ashore on a New Jersey beach this morning, Sen. Anthony M. Bucco asked how many more dead whales will it take for Gov. Phil Murphy to do something.…
March 3, 2023
Oroho, Testa & Steinhardt Slam Murphy’s Budget Cuts to Rural Municipal Aid
Senate Republicans said millions of dollars in budget cuts to Open Space PILOT Aid in Gov. Phil Murphy's FY 2024 state budget proposal will drive property tax increases in more than 100…
March 3, 2023
Bucco Bill to Further Streamline Electronic Construction Permits & Inspections Advances
Sen. Bucco's bill that further streamlines the electronic system for permits and inspections was approved by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.…
March 3, 2023
Committee Advances Connors-Rumpf-Gove Veterans’ Housing Legislation
The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Connors, Rumpf & Gove that would permit a portion of municipal development trust funds to be spent on housing affordability assistance…
March 3, 2023
Shore lawmakers eye Murphy’s massive budget surplus for taxpayers, schools, economy
New Jersey lawmakers representing Monmouth and Ocean counties called on Governor Murphy to reinvest the state's budget surplus in response to the Governor's recent budget address.…
March 2, 2023
O’Scanlon: Murphy Should Explain Cuts in Municipal Aid & Delays in Assistance for Rising Health Care Costs that Will Drive Property Tax Increases
Sen. Declan O'Scanlon said Gov. Phil Murphy should explain cuts to municipal aid that appear in his budget proposal for next year, which will drive large property tax increases when paired with…
March 2, 2023
Oroho Says Massive Spending Increases, Failed Tax Relief Are Hallmarks of Murphy’s Budget Proposal
Senate Republican Leader Steven Oroho said Gov. Phil Murphy's latest budget increases spending by billions while missing the mark on tax relief, school funding, and transparency.…
March 1, 2023
Senate Republicans Comment on Murphy’s FY 2024 Budget Proposal
Senate Republicans commented on Gov. Phil Murphy’s FY 2024 budget proposal saying it's a massive increase in spending, doesn't provide inflation relief or transparency, and continues harmful cuts to hundreds of school…
March 1, 2023
Bramnick Bill Permits Stalking Victims to Obtain Restraining Order Against Strangers
Sen. Bramnick's bill that permits stalking victims to obtain restraining orders against strangers was passed by the New Jersey Senate.…
February 28, 2023
Stanfield Bill That Expands Street Vending Laws for Veterans Advances
Sen. Stanfield's bill that allows honorably discharged veterans to sell goods in more locations was advanced by the State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Prevention Senate Committee.…
February 28, 2023
Senate Approves Oroho Bill that Would Protect Individuals with Disabilities
Parents of children with disabilities may soon be able to file a complaint for guardianship six months before a child reaches the age of 18 thanks to bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen.…
February 28, 2023
Senate Democrats Block Pennacchio’s Effort to Enact 30-Day Moratorium on Wind Farm Surveys to Investigate Whale Deaths
New Jersey Senate Democrats blocked an effort by Sen. Joe Pennacchio to enact a 30-day moratorium on wind farm survey work to determine if there's a link to a sudden surge in…
February 28, 2023
Senate Passes Bramnick Bill That Forces Telemarketers to Identify Themselves within 30 Seconds
Sen. Jon Bramnick’s bill requiring telemarketers to identify themselves and what they’re selling within the first 30 seconds of a call was passed by the New Jersey Senate.…
February 28, 2023
Senate Clears 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 approved today by the New Jersey Senate.…
February 28, 2023
Senate Approves Singer/Testa Resolution Commemorating the 127th Anniversary of the Jewish War Veterans of the US
Legislation sponsored by Sens. Robert Singer and Michael Testa that would commemorate the 127th anniversary of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States was approved today by the New Jersey Senate.…
February 28, 2023
Stanfield Bill that Would Promote New Jersey Historic Sites Clears Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Jean Stanfield that would allow the NJ Historical Commission to establish a program to support historic sites was approved today by the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism &…
February 28, 2023
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