Press Release

Senate Passes Bramnick Bill That Forces Telemarketers to Identify Themselves within 30 Seconds

February 28, 2023

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.

Senate Clears Stanfield/Bucco Resolution Designating April 14 as “Military Child Appreciation Day”

February 28, 2023

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.

Senate Approves Singer/Testa Resolution Commemorating the 127th Anniversary of the Jewish War Veterans of the US

February 28, 2023

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.

Stanfield Bill that Would Promote New Jersey Historic Sites Clears Committee

February 28, 2023

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 & Historic Preservation Committee.

Bramnick & Bucco Call for Action on Legislation After Press Investigation Finds State Government Agencies Not Answering the Phone

February 28, 2023

After a press investigation found that state government agencies aren’t answering the phone when people call for help, Sen. Jon Bramnick and Sen. Tony Bucco said it’s time to pass a bill that would help fix the problem.

Bramnick Bill to Teach Students How to Cope With Grief Advances

February 24, 2023

Sen. Bramnick’s bill that instructs school districts to teach high school students about how to cope with grief was advanced by the Senate Education Committee.

Bramnick Bill to Protect People from Being Unknowingly Tracked Advances

February 24, 2023

Sen. Jon Bramnick’s legislation that criminalizes the use of a tracking device or software to track someone without their consent was approved today by the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Corrado Comments After Consideration of State Board of Education Nominee Removed from Judiciary Committee Agenda

February 24, 2023

Sen. Kristin Corrado thanked Chairman Brian Stack after the nomination of Mary Bennett to the State Board of Education was pulled from the agenda of the Senate Judiciary Committee’s meeting on February 23, 2023.

Senate Republicans Set Priorities for Responsible Budget Proposal Ahead of Governor’s Speech

February 23, 2023

With Gov. Phil Murphy set to deliver the annual budget message next week to the Legislature, Senate Republicans laid out their priorities for a responsible state budget.

As Whale Deaths Rise, Senate Republicans Call for Temporary Halt to Wind Farm Survey Work

February 22, 2023

Senate Republicans are calling for Gov. Phil Murphy to temporarily halt wind farm development work that might be linked to a sudden spike in whale deaths around the Jersey Shore.

Testa Introduces Bill Package Aimed at Criminal Justice Reform

February 22, 2023

Sen. Michael Testa introduced several criminal justice reform bills this week aimed directly at reducing crime, imposing harsher penalties for lawbreaking, supporting our police, and protecting all New Jerseyans.

Singer Calls for More Marine Wildlife Oversight

February 18, 2023

Sen. Singer is calling for more oversight of marine wildlife after a ninth whale was reported dead along the New Jersey coastline.

Pennacchio: Does Anyone in Power in Trenton Give a Sh*t About Our Veterans Homes?

February 18, 2023

A day after it was revealed that the State-run veterans home at Menlo Park was hit by hundreds of thousands of dollars of penalties for failing to care for its residents and putting their lives at risk, Sen. Joe Pennacchio asked if any of the Democrats in power in Trenton really care.

Committee Advances Testa Bill Increasing Transparency for Homeowners

February 17, 2023

Individuals who are not licensed real estate agents will be required to notify homeowners of that fact before soliciting for a sale thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Michael Testa and approved today by the Senate Commerce Committee.

Corrado Bill to Encourage Participation in Low Income Household Water Assistance Program Approved

February 17, 2023

Sen. Corrado’s bill compelling water companies to participate in the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program was approved by the Senate Economic Growth Committee.

Bucco Bill to Support Arts and Culture Organizations Advances

February 17, 2023

Sen. Bucco’s bill appropriating $70 million to support arts and culture organizations was advanced by the Senate Economic Growth Committee.

Singer Introduces Bill to Provide Relief to Drivers with IBD, IBS & Crohn’s Disease

February 17, 2023

Sen. Robert Singer has introduced legislation that would provide relief to drivers who suffer from certain bowel and gastrointestinal disorders.

Pennacchio/Bucco/Oroho Bill Providing $17 Million to Support Lakes Advances

February 17, 2023

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Joe Pennacchio, Sen. Tony Bucco, and Sen. Steven Oroho to supply critical funding to maintain Lake Hopatcong, Greenwood Lake, and other lakes in the Highlands and Pinelands regions has been approved by the Senate Environment Committee

Oroho & Bucco Say Murphy’s Plan to Require Green Energy & EVs by 2035 is Extreme, Expensive & Totally Unrealistic

February 16, 2023

Sen. Steven Oroho and Sen. Anthony M. Bucco blasted Governor Phil Murphy’s announcement that he is accelerating his green energy plans and will require the use of 100% renewable energy and electric vehicles by 2035.

Polistina Urges Gov. Murphy to Issue 30-Day Moratorium on Wind Development to Investigate Whale Deaths

February 16, 2023

Senator Vince Polistina (R-2) sent a letter to Governor Murphy today to express concern about a rising number of East Coast whale deaths and to request a 30-day moratorium on offshore wind development activity to study if there is a link. The full text of […]