New Jersey Senate committee advances anti gun bill package to full chamber vote
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Senate Law & Public Safety Committee has advanced a series of gun control bills that were previously approved by the General Assembly in March. The legislation…
New Jersey Senate committee advances bill to protect farmers from nuisance lawsuits
TRENTON, N.J. — The Senate Economic Growth Committee has passed a bill sponsored by Senator Parker Space (R-24) aimed at strengthening legal protections for commercial farmers under New Jersey’s Right to Farm…
New Jersey Senate advances bill to offer paid leave for school events with employer tax credit
TRENTON, N.J. — Imagine getting two additional days off from your job each year to attend your child’s student-teacher conferences, meetings, and other school programs. In New Jersey, that could soon be…
New Jersey Senate panel advances bill to boost cancer research funding tenfold
TRENTON, N.J. — Legislation to dramatically increase New Jersey’s investment in cancer research cleared a key hurdle Monday, as the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee approved a bill to…
Bill advances to require sober homes and boarding houses to comply with local land use rules
TRENTON, NJ — A bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would require certain rooming and boarding houses, including cooperative sober living residences, to comply with municipal land use regulations and obtain…
NJ Assembly panel advances bill requiring evaluation for pregnancy-related hypertension
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Assembly Appropriations Committee on Thursday advanced legislation aimed at improving detection and management of hypertensive disorders during and after pregnancy. The amended bill, Assembly Bill No.…
NJ panel advances bill to overhaul funding process for nonpublic school services
TRENTON, NJ — A New Jersey Assembly committee has approved a bill that would restructure how the state reimburses school districts for providing auxiliary and remedial services to nonpublic school students. Key…
Delaware House advances bill requiring parental consent for minors seeking abortion
DOVER, DE — The Delaware House of Representatives has advanced a bill that would require minors under the age of 16 to obtain parental consent before undergoing an abortion, except in cases…
New Jersey bill to protect private woodlands from future development advances
TRENTON, NJ — A bill that would help preserve privately owned woodlands in New Jersey by restricting development has passed the Senate Budget Committee, Senator Robert Singer (R-30) announced Monday. The legislation,…
Another New Jersey Teacher and Coach Charged for Sexual Advances on Child, Student
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Another New Jersey teacher has been charged with unwanted sexual advances against a student in what is sadly becoming a growing trend in the Garden State. This time, a…
West Nyack Road closure set for Monday as revitalization project advances
WEST NYACK, N.Y. — A section of West Nyack Road will close Monday as the second phase of the West Nyack Revitalization Project moves forward, town officials announced. The closure will begin…
Test scores down as Gopal bill requiring labor movement lessons in New Jersey schools advances in Senate
TRENTON — A bill requiring public schools to teach students about the history of organized labor and union activism has advanced in the New Jersey Senate. Senate Bill 1054, sponsored by Senator…
West Lampeter man accused of stabbing father waives hearing, case advances
LANCASTER, PA — A West Lampeter Township man accused of stabbing his father in the neck earlier this month has waived his preliminary hearing, moving the case to the Lancaster County Court…
Danville man’s case advances to court in deadly DUI crash on Route 283
LANCASTER, Pa. — A Danville man charged in connection with a fatal September DUI crash that killed his passenger will face trial in county court following a preliminary hearing this week, officials…
New Jersey’s Bird Feeder Ban Met With Stiff Public Opposition, Advances in Bird Brained Committee
New Jersey’s attempt to tackle black bear interactions with a proposed bird feeder ban has ruffled more than a few feathers. While the bill aims to limit human-wildlife conflicts, critics argue it…
Greenbelt Resident Advances to Round of 8 in NASCAR Powerball Playoff
Greenbelt, MD – Christopher Goggins is one step closer to realizing his dream of winning $1 million in the NASCAR Powerball Playoff™ promotion, having advanced to the Round of 8. The Greenbelt…
Legislation to Redistribute Surplus Animal License Fees for Cruelty Law Enforcement Advances
TRENTON, NJ – Legislation spearheaded by Senator Troy Singleton has progressed within the Senate Economic Growth Committee. This bill mandates that excess funds from animal license fees and similar charges be redirected…
Legislation on Child Support Collection Advances in Senate
TRENTON, NJ – The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee has approved legislation that aims to remove existing procedures for collecting child support from legally responsible individuals for children under the care of…
New Jersey Senate Committee Advances Bill on Latino and Hispanic History in Public Schools
TRENTON, NJ – The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee has advanced legislation to include Latino and Hispanic history in the curriculum for New Jersey students from kindergarten through grade 12. This move…
Legislative Committee Advances Bill for Centralized Teacher Application Portal
Trenton, NJ – The Senate Budget & Appropriations Committee has moved forward with legislation introduced by Senators M. Teresa Ruiz, Shirley K. Turner, and Angela V. McKnight. The proposed bill requires the…
NJ Bill to For Mental Health Care for the Deaf Advances
TRENTON, NJ – The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee has progressed legislation sponsored by Senator Linda Greenstein and Senate Majority Leader Teresa Ruiz. The bill seeks to establish the “Right to Mental…
New Jersey Bill to Stop Senior Citizens from Fleeing Advances in Trenton
TRENTON, NJ – The Senate Budget Committee has passed legislation backed by Senate President Nick Scutari to incorporate the StayNJ Task Force’s recommendations for property tax relief. StayNJ aims to reduce property…
New Jersey Senate Advances Bill on Lead Water Disclosure
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee has advanced a bill that mandates the disclosure of lead drinking water hazards in residential units. The legislation, sponsored by Senator…
New Jersey Advances Bill That Would Allow LGBTQ, Gender, Sex Books in Schools Advances
TRENTON, N.J. — The Senate Education Committee advanced a bill on Monday aimed at protecting the right to access diverse library materials and shielding librarians from harassment linked to book ban efforts.…
Senate Education Committee Advances Bill to Promote Electric School Buses
The Senate Education Committee has favorably reported Senate Bill No. 3263 with significant amendments aimed at enhancing the adoption of electric school buses across New Jersey. The updated bill allows boards of…
New Jersey Assembly Advances “Mass Violence Care Fund” Bill
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Assembly Appropriations Committee has reported favorably on Assembly Bill No. 4409, with significant amendments. The bill, dated June 24, 2024, proposes the creation of the “Mass…
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