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Stanfield Bill Expanding Small-Dollar Property Tax Refunds Advances

Press ReleaseJune 2, 20230165 views

Sen. Jean Stanfield’s bill that would increase the dollar amount limit for property tax refunds and certain cancellations made by authorized municipal employees was advanced by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Senate Advances House GOP’s Bill To Block Biden’s Student Debt Relief Plan

The Daily CallerMay 31, 20230141 views

Senate Advances House GOP’s Bill To Block Biden’s Student Debt Relief Plan Arjun Singh on May 31, 2023 The Senate has advanced a measure to a final vote that would…

Senate Advances Corrado Bill that Would Address Teacher Shortage

Press ReleaseMay 24, 20230316 views

School districts in New Jersey may soon be able to hire recently retired teachers to fill gaps in staffing thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado and approved by the New Jersey Senate.

Bucco Bill Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence Advances

Press ReleaseMay 19, 20230152 views

Sen. Bucco’s bill that supports victims of domestic violence by allowing plaintiffs to obtain police evidence to support their case was approved by the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.

Polistina Bill Expanding PFRS and SPRS Beneficiaries Advances

Press ReleaseMay 19, 20230156 views

Sen. Polistina’s bill that expands the eligibility of surviving children to receive pension benefits from deceased members of the SPRS and the PFRS was approved by the State Government, Wagering, Tourism, and Historic Preservation Senate Committee.

South Carolina advances 6-week abortion ban

ReutersMay 17, 20230246 views

(Reuters) – South Carolina’s Republican-controlled state House of Representatives late Wednesday passed a “fetal heartbeat” bill to ban abortions about six weeks into pregnancy, before most people know they are…

Ukraine reports new advances near eastern city of Bakhmut

ReutersMay 17, 20230358 views

By Pavel Polityuk and Olena Harmash KYIV (Reuters) – Ukraine’s military said it had made new advances on Wednesday in heavy fighting near the eastern city of Bakhmut, and that…

New Jersey bill to regulate baby wipes advances in Trenton

Phil StiltonMay 15, 20230192 views

TRENTON, NJ – Legislation aimed at preventing sewer system clogs caused by non-flushable wipes has advanced in the Senate Commerce Committee. Senators Gordon Johnson and Joe Cryan are sponsoring the…

Corrado Bill Protecting Newborn Babies Advances

Press ReleaseMay 12, 20230142 views

Sen. Corrado’s bill that protects the lives of newborn babies by giving parents more options to surrender their infants safely and anonymously was approved by the Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizen Committee.

Senate Committee Advances Biden Nominee Who Once Said Gas Should Be More Expensive

The Daily CallerMay 11, 20230157 views

Senate Committee Advances Biden Nominee Who Once Said Gas Should Be More Expensive Jason Cohen on May 11, 2023 The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing And Urban Affairs voted Thursday to…

Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Biden Nominee Who Couldn’t Answer Basic Constitutional Questions

The Daily CallerMay 11, 20230284 views

Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Biden Nominee Who Couldn’t Answer Basic Constitutional Questions Katelynn Richardson on May 11, 2023 The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced a Biden nominee for federal court Thursday…

Bucco & Schepisi Bill to Provide Career Pathways for Ex-Offenders Advances

Press ReleaseMay 9, 20230267 views

Sen. Bucco and Sen. Schepisi’s bill that provides employment opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals was approved by the Senate Labor Committee.

Bucco Bill Providing More Public Notice for Land Development Advances

Press ReleaseMay 9, 20230140 views

Sen. Bucco’s bill that improves public notice for proposed land development has passed the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

‘If not now, when?’: Emotional Australian PM advances Indigenous referendum

ReutersMarch 23, 20230200 views

By Renju Jose and Praveen Menon SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia took a step on Thursday towards a historical referendum to give Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders recognition in the constitution…

Corrado Bill Supporting Local Veteran Organizations Advances

Press ReleaseMarch 14, 20230146 views

Sen. Kristin Corrado’s bill that boosts funding for local veteran organizations was approved by the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee.

Committee Advances Corrado Bill Creating Grant Program for Homeless Veterans Shelters

Press ReleaseMarch 14, 20230146 views

The New Jersey Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee approved Sen. Kristin Corrado’s legislation to provide additional support to homeless veterans in counties lacking veterans shelters.

Bucco Bill to Support State Bee Population Advances

Press ReleaseMarch 10, 20230158 views

Sen. Bucco’s bill that encourages homeowners and businesses to make their property more bee friendly cleared the Senate Environment and Energy Committee.

O’Scanlon Bill to Increase Awareness About Women’s Health Issues Advances

Press ReleaseMarch 7, 20230120 views

Sen. O’Scanlon’s bill that establishes a public awareness campaign to promote women’s reproductive health was advanced by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.

Corrado Bill Increasing Funding for Code Blue Shelters Advances

Press ReleaseMarch 3, 20230170 views

Sen. Corrado’s bill that provides additional funding for qualified Code Blue Shelters was approved by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Bucco Bill to Further Streamline Electronic Construction Permits & Inspections Advances

Press ReleaseMarch 3, 20230143 views

Sen. Bucco’s bill that further streamlines the electronic system for permits and inspections was approved by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Committee Advances Connors-Rumpf-Gove Veterans’ Housing Legislation

Press ReleaseMarch 3, 20230147 views

The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Connors, Rumpf & Gove that would permit a portion of municipal development trust funds to be spent on housing affordability assistance to veterans.

New law seeks to make it easier for disabled veterans to get handicapped privileges in New Jersey

Phil StiltonMarch 1, 20230263 views

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers are seeking to make it easier for disabled New Jersey veteran to get state handicap privileges. On Monday, the Assembly passed the bill (S660/A2438),…

Stanfield Bill That Expands Street Vending Laws for Veterans Advances

Press ReleaseFebruary 28, 20230208 views

Sen. Stanfield’s bill that allows honorably discharged veterans to sell goods in more locations was advanced by the State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Prevention Senate Committee.

Bramnick Bill to Teach Students How to Cope With Grief Advances

Press ReleaseFebruary 24, 20230131 views

Sen. Bramnick’s bill that instructs school districts to teach high school students about how to cope with grief was advanced by the Senate Education Committee.

Bramnick Bill to Protect People from Being Unknowingly Tracked Advances

Press ReleaseFebruary 24, 20230133 views

Sen. Jon Bramnick’s legislation that criminalizes the use of a tracking device or software to track someone without their consent was approved today by the Senate Judiciary Committee.