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Singer Bill that Would Increase Career Opportunities for Military Spouses Advances

January 31, 2023

Sen. Robert Singer’s legislation that would waive occupational licensing fees for active-duty military spouses was approved today by the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee.

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January 30, 2023

Committee Advances Singer Bill that Would Exempt Certain Customers from Early Termination Fees

January 27, 2023

Individuals preparing to enter long-term care facilities may no longer have to pay a termination fee for their cable, phone, or internet services thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer and approved today by the Senate Commerce Committee.

Bramnick Bill Forcing Telemarketers to Identify Themselves within 30 Seconds Advances

January 27, 2023

Sen. Jon Bramnick’s bill requiring telemarketers to identify themselves and what they’re selling within the first 30 seconds of a call has passed the Senate Commerce Committee.

Testa Calls Purchase of SUVs with Pandemic Funds to Chauffeur Democrat Leaders Disturbing

January 27, 2023

Sen. Michael Testa said it’s disturbing that Gov. Murphy and Democrat leaders chose to spend more than $500,000 of pandemic relief funds to buy new SUVs for the State Police to chauffeur them around the state.

Testa/O’Scanlon: You Know Murphy’s Mismanagement of SHBP Rate Hikes Is Bad When Dysfunctional Trenton Looks Smart for Jumping Ship

January 26, 2023

Sen. Michael Testa and Sen. Declan O’Scanlon said a decision by the City of Trenton to leave the State Health Benefits Plan for a private insurer to avoid a 23% increase could signal a coming exodus of local governments from the state plan.

Pennacchio Highlights Reforms After AG Launches Investigation Into Voting Machine Problems

January 25, 2023

In response to a new investigation launched by the Attorney General into Monmouth County voting machine problems, Sen. Joe Pennacchio called on the Senate to advance his legislation that would require open source voting technology.

Republican Budget Members Blast Murphy Administration Plans to Tax Cloud Computing & Software Subscription Services

January 25, 2023

Republican members of the Senate Budget Committee blasted a new report from the Murphy Administration that calls for the taxation of cloud computing and software subscription services.

Bucco: It’s No Shock Murphy is Delaying Hearings on His Expensive Green Energy Plan

January 24, 2023

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco said it’s no shock that Gov. Phil Murphy is pushing back hearings on his increasingly unpopular Energy Master Plan until ‘later in the year.’ With all 120 seats in the Legislature on the ballot this fall, Bucco said the delay is purely political.

Southern Shore Lawmakers Say Unprecedented Whale Deaths Warrant Suspension of Offshore Wind Projects

January 24, 2023

Sen. Michael Testa, Asm. Erik Simonsen, and Asm. Antwan McClellan are intensifying calls to suspend offshore wind projects following an unprecedented number of whale deaths along the coasts of New Jersey and New York.

VIDEO: What’s the Next Extreme Plan Democrats are COOKING UP for New Jerseyans?

January 21, 2023January 21, 2023

What’s the next extreme plan Democrats are COOKING UP for New Jerseyans?

O’Scanlon: WTF JBOC?

January 21, 2023

Sen. Declan O’Scanlon responded with dismay to the Joint Budget Oversight Committee’s continuing failure to consider plans to put billions in idle pandemic and debt relief funds to effective use.

Oroho: New Jerseyans Can’t Afford More of Murphy’s Expensive Green Energy Extremism

January 21, 2023January 21, 2023

Sen. Steven Oroho responded to Gov. Phil Murphy’s announcement that planning has begun for the next iteration of his Energy Master Plan by warning that New Jerseyans can’t afford his existing green energy roadmap.

VIDEO: How Bad Is NJ for Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs Under Gov. Murphy & Trenton Democrats?

January 21, 2023January 21, 2023

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How bad is New Jersey for small businesses and entrepreneurs under Gov. Murphy and Trenton Democrats? The answer is shocking…

Testa Remembers Victims of Tragic Seton Hall Dormitory Fire on 23rd Anniversary

February 3, 2023January 20, 2023

Sen. Michael Testa remembered the victims of the Boland Hall dormitory fire at Seton Hall University on the 23rd anniversary of the tragic event.

Bucco Bill that Would Help Economically Disadvantaged College Students Clears Committee

January 21, 2023January 20, 2023

Building at gettysburg college, gettysburg, pennsylvania.

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tony Bucco that would help economically disadvantaged college students buy groceries through the federal SNAP Program was advanced by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Committee Approves Oroho Bill that Would Protect Individuals with Disabilities

January 21, 2023January 20, 2023

Parents of children with disabilities may soon be able to file a complaint for guardianship six months before a child turns 18 thanks to bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Steven Oroho and approved today by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.

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

January 21, 2023January 20, 2023

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would establish a minimum reimbursement rate for brain injury services was advanced by the Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee.

10th District Lawmakers Introduce Bill Mandating State Board of Education to Meet in Person

January 20, 2023

District 10 lawmakers introduced legislation requiring members of the New Jersey State Board of Education to attend Board meetings in person while giving parents the ability to access these meetings both publicly and virtually.

Oroho/Pennacchio Bill Will Protect Right to Buy and Use Gas Stoves and Appliances

January 21, 2023January 19, 2023

Sen. Steven Oroho and Sen. Joe Pennacchio will introduce legislation protecting the right of New Jerseyans to buy and use gas stoves and appliances.