New Jersey seeking continued overhaul of policing to limit use of force, increase de-escalation

Assembly measure mandates de-escalation, reporting, and medical aid standards in statewide reform effort TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers are advancing new police accountability legislation that would require the state Attorney General…

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New Jersey’s F.*.C.K. I.C.E bill introduced in state senate to stop federal criminal immigration crackdown in Garden State

Legislation introduced Monday would permit civil lawsuits for alleged constitutional violations during immigration enforcement operations in New Jersey. New Jersey, NJ – A bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would create…

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New York Assembly advances Whale Awareness Act to curb vessel strikes

Lawmakers propose statewide education mandate as whale deaths rise off New York coast. Albany, NY – A bill introduced in the New York State Assembly would require the development and distribution of…

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Senator Anthony Bucco praises Sherrill’s transparency, urges fiscal discipline in upcoming budget

Senate GOP leader calls for bipartisan cooperation to fix New Jersey’s long-term fiscal problems Trenton, N.J. – Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R–Morris, Passaic) issued a statement Wednesday responding to Governor…

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NJ Bill Would Classify Display of Confederate Flag, Nazi Symbol, or Noose as Hate Crime

Trenton, NJ – A new proposal in the New Jersey Legislature would make it a hate crime to display certain symbols historically associated with racism and violence, including the Confederate flag, Nazi…

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Assemblyman Proposes Bill to Wrap Utility Boxes with New Jersey Tourism Ads

Trenton, NJ – A new bill introduced by Assemblyman Alex Sauickie (R-12) would transform everyday utility boxes at intersections across New Jersey into colorful advertisements promoting tourism. The proposal directs the Division…

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New Jersey takes to investigate coverage of hormone replacement therapy

Measure directs Banking and Insurance Department to examine carrier compliance under the New Jersey Menopause Coverage Act. TRENTON, NJ – A measure introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would require the Department…

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New Jersey to extend Governor Sherrill’s 2027 state budget deadline

Measure gives administration extra time to finalize spending plan amid new session. TRENTON, NJ – A new bill has been passed into law by Governor Mikie Sherrill stating that the New Jersey…

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Exterior view of New Jersey State House building in Trenton, NJ. The New Jersey State House is located on the W. State Street in downtown Trenton. The Capitol is the most historic public building in New Jersey, comprised of the State Legislature, the Governor`s Office and other Executive branch offices.

Blizzard delays anti-immigration rally on Trenton Statehouse steps

Immigration bills pulled from Monday’s voting schedule; Assemblyman Paul Kanitra says March 23 likely new date POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ – A blizzard caused Democrats to pull controversial pro-immigration and sanctuary state…

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New Jersey pushes historic voter empowerment act to fight discrimination at the ballot box

TRENTON, NJ – A sweeping proposal in the New Jersey Legislature could reshape the state’s voting landscape for decades. Assembly Bill No. 1715, introduced by Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson and backed by more…

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New Jersey Democrats unveil provocatively named ‘F.U.C.K. I.C.E. Act’ targeting federal immigration enforcement

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Democratic lawmakers have introduced a sweeping and deliberately bold-named proposal—the “Fight Unlawful Conduct and Keep Individuals and Communities Empowered (F.U.C.K. I.C.E.) Act”—aimed at curbing what they describe…

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Rally against New Jersey’s massive migrant spending bills to be held in Trenton

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Republican Assemblyman Paul Kanitra is urging supporters to gather at the New Jersey State House in Trenton next week to protest what he describes as “radical” immigration proposals…

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New Jersey immigration battle heats up as Gov. Sherrill vows to continue fight against feds

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey stands at the crossroads of America’s immigration wars, caught between an aggressive new federal enforcement drive under President Donald Trump’s second administration and state-level efforts to protect…

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New veterans home proposed for Ocean or Monmouth County

Trenton, NJ – A bill moving through the New Jersey Legislature would require the state to establish a new veterans memorial home in either Ocean or Monmouth County, expanding long-term care services…

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Ocean County senator pushes military credit bill for school staff

Trenton, NJ – Educational support professionals who served in the U.S. military could soon receive up to four years of seniority credit under bipartisan legislation advanced by the Senate Higher Education Committee.…

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Ex-Governor Murphy vetoed Lakewood’s special needs school expansion bill on final day in office

LAKEWOOD, NJ – In a move that stunned local advocates and education leaders, Governor Phil Murphy allowed a bill to die by pocket veto on his last day in office—legislation that would…

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Bill would require free menstrual products in state-owned public buildings across New York

ALBANY, NY – A proposal introduced by Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal would require all public buildings owned or leased by the State of New York and open to the public to provide…

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New York seeks pilot program to help immigrants start licensed in-home child care businesses

ALBANY, NY – Assemblymember Phara Forrest has introduced legislation (A08862) that would establish a three-year pilot program within New York’s Office for New Americans (ONA) to train and support immigrants seeking to…

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Bill would create New York State Cold War Commemorative Medal

ALBANY, NY – A proposal sponsored by Assemblymember Steve Stern would establish a New York State Cold War Commemorative Medal to honor veterans who served on active duty between September 2, 1945,…

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New Jersey lawmakers push bipartisan bill limiting governor’s emergency powers

TRENTON, NJ – In a rare bipartisan move, New Jersey lawmakers are pushing a sweeping measure that places new limits on how long a governor can maintain a state of emergency or…

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