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.…
Oroho Bill that Would Increase Financial Transparency Clears Senate
New Jerseyans may soon have access to a user-friendly report that summarizes the contents of the NJ Annual Financial Report thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Steven Oroho and approved today by…
June 27, 2023
Senate Advances Pennacchio Bill Establishing “Atomic Veterans Day” in New Jersey
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Joe Pennacchio designating July 16 of each year as Atomic Veterans Day was approved today by the New Jersey Senate.…
June 27, 2023
Senate Approves Singer Bill Easing Restrictions for Debt Adjusters
For-profit debt adjusters may soon be eligible to conduct business in New Jersey thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer and approved today by the New Jersey Senate.…
June 27, 2023
Republican Budget Committee Members Call for Release of FY 2024 State Budget Plan that Will Be Voted on Tomorrow
The Republican members of the Senate Budget Committee called on Gov. Murphy and legislative Democrats to release the FY 2024 State Budget and explain the dozens of other bills that the Budget…
June 27, 2023
Senate Republicans Release FY 2024 Budget Resolutions
The Republican members of the New Jersey Senate released their budget resolutions today which include proposed changes to Governor Phil Murphy's FY 2024 State Budget proposal.…
June 27, 2023
Bucco: Kids Do Best When Parents & Teachers Work Together to Support Them
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco responded to complaints filed yesterday by Attorney General Matt Platkin against the Middletown, Marlboro, and Manalapan school districts over new parental notification policies they adopted this week.…
June 23, 2023
Democrats Block Republican Efforts to Lower Energy Bills, Ensure Parental Rights in Education
New Jersey Senate Democrats blocked Republican efforts to advance legislation that would lower energy bills and ensure parental rights in education at the Senate session on June 20.…
June 22, 2023
Pennacchio: Trenton Democrats Sound Cartoonish with Promises of StayNJ Tax Relief in 2026
Sen. Joe Pennacchio said Trenton Democrats sound cartoonish with promises that they'll deliver on their big property tax relief plan starting in 2026.…
June 22, 2023
O’Scanlon: Democrat Bill Tells Kids “Don’t Drink, Smoke Pot Instead”
Sen. Declan O'Scanlon said legislation being advanced by Trenton Democrats to address concerns about teen rowdiness caused by juvenile justice reforms and cannabis legalization will send kids the wrong message about drug…
June 22, 2023
O’Scanlon Bill Prioritizing School Funding Advances
Sen. Declan O'Scanlon's bill that exempts certain school districts from state aid cuts was approved by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.…
June 21, 2023
Senate Clears O’Scanlon Bill to Help Crime Victims
The New Jersey Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Declan O'Scanlon that would unify services for crime victims within the newly created Division of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance (VIVA).…
June 21, 2023
Senate Clears Bucco Bill Enhancing Punishments for Auto Theft Crimes
Sen. Bucco's bill that targets auto theft trafficking networks and expands penalties for offenders was advanced by the New Jersey Senate.…
June 21, 2023
Senate Clears Corrado Bill Protecting Newborn Babies
The New Jersey Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado that protects the lives of newborn babies.…
June 21, 2023
Senate Clears Singer Bill That Promotes Innovation Through Expanded Grant Opportunities
Sen. Robert Singer's bill that would expand certain grant opportunities for individuals employed at state colleges and universities was approved by the New Jersey Senate.…
June 21, 2023
Bucco Welcomes “WITH Grace Initiative” to State House for Pediatric Cancer Advocacy Day
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco welcomed Grace Eline and the 'With Grace Initiative' to the New Jersey State House for Pediatric Cancer Advocacy Day.…
June 21, 2023
Senate Clears Singer Bill that Would Increase Aid for Adult Day Care Services
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would increase the adult day care Medicaid per diem rate was approved today by the New Jersey Senate.…
June 21, 2023
Senate Approves Corrado Measure that Would Cut Government Red Tape for Surviving Spouses
The New Jersey Senate approved legislation today sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado that allows the surviving spouse of a decedent to use their motor vehicle until the vehicle registration expires.…
June 21, 2023
Senate Advances Singer Bill Boosting Services for Adult Day Care Centers
Adult day care centers may soon accommodate the religious dietary needs of individuals thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer and approved today by the New Jersey Senate.…
June 21, 2023
Polistina Bill Expanding PFRS and SPRS Beneficiaries Clears Budget Committee
Sen. Vince Polistina's bill expanding the eligibility of surviving children to receive pension benefits from deceased members of the SPRS and the PFRS was approved by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.…
June 21, 2023
Bucco: Murphy Refuses to Discuss Extreme Costs & Future Mandates as His Green Energy Plan Advances
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco said Gov. Phil Murphy continues to refuse to discuss the huge costs and State mandates likely coming down the pike as he plows forward with his plans to…
June 17, 2023
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- Teen Found Dead After Search in Potomac River Near MacArthur Boulevard
- Parsippany Residents Told Not to Call 911 About Power Outages After Severe Storm
- Watchung Police Warn of Downed Trees, Power Lines After Severe Storm Sweeps Through Borough