Press Release
Pennacchio Calls for Learning, Healing on State’s First Juneteenth Holiday
New Jersey’s first Juneteenth state holiday is a lesson in American history, and Senator Joe Pennacchio said it is also an opportunity to unify the races.
Oroho: Democrats Proposing No Significant New Tax Relief for New Jerseyans
Statement from Sen. Steven Oroho on a budget-related announcement from Gov. Phil Murphy and Democratic legislative issues.
Schepisi Bill Allowing Paramedics to Administer Buprenorphine Approved by Senate
Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Holly Schepisi that allows paramedics to administer buprenorphine was approved by the New Jersey Senate.
Corrado Bill Encouraging School Districts to Team with Universities to Train In-School Mental Health Providers Clears Senate
Mental health services in New Jersey schools would be enhanced under legislation sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado passed by the Senate.
Bucco Bill Supporting the Needs of Individuals with Disabilities in the Workforce Advances
State residents with disabilities would have better access to adequate employment opportunities under legislation sponsored by Sen. Anthony M. Bucco and approved by the Senate.
Kean Bill that Would Stabilize State Funding for Higher Education Clears Senate
The Senate approved Sen. Tom Kean’s bill that would help ensure predictable state funding for New Jersey’s higher education institutions.
O’Scanlon Bill Allowing Electronic Authorization for Medical Cannabis Patients Clears Senate with Gov’s Recommendations
Sen. Declan O’Scanlon’s legislation that would allow patients to be authorized for medical marijuana by telemedicine moved closer to enactment with the Senate’s concurrence with Gov. Murphy’s recommendations.
Bucco Legislation to Fund Pediatric Cancer Research Clears Senate
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tony Bucco to fund pediatric cancer research in New Jersey has been approved by the New Jersey Senate.
Bateman Bill Emphasizing NJ’s Clean Energy Goals Endorsed by Senate
Sen. Kip Batemen’s legislation advanced by the Senate codifies New Jersey commitment to ambitious renewable energy goals to help the environment.
Pennacchio, Singer Introduce Legislation to Keep Peace in NJ Streets
Sen. Joe Pennacchio and Sen. Robert Singer introduced legislation strengthening laws preventing violent outbreaks like the incident in Long Branch on June 19.
