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 Leaf Blower Ban Advances in State Senate
TRENTON, NJ – Legislation aiming to ban the sale and use of gas-powered leaf blowers in New Jersey has successfully passed through the Senate Environment and Energy Committee. The bill, spearheaded by…
Jackson Thunder Advances to League Semi-Final After Win Against Toms River
Jackson Thunder 8U Travel Team ended the spring 2024 official season in 3rd place with a record of 8-2. The first round of USABL playoffs was on June 9, 2024, and Jackson…
New Jersey’s Attempt To Remove Public Teacher Certifications and Testing Advances Again
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Senate Education Committee has favorably reported Senate Bill No. 1287, a significant legislative proposal aimed at modifying the state’s teacher certification process. This bill proposes the…
New Bill Advances for Regular State Review of New Jersey Police Use of Force Policy
TRENTON, NJ – The Senate Law and Public Safety Committee has advanced legislation aimed at ensuring law enforcement use of force policies are regularly updated, prioritize de-escalation, and consider the sanctity of…
Elderly Abuse Protection Bill Advances in New Jersey Senate
Trenton, NJ – Legislation sponsored by Senator Angela V. McKnight to safeguard elderly and disabled individuals receiving at-home care from abuse has been moved forward by the Senate Commerce Committee. The bill…
New Jersey Legislation Restricting Public Records Access Advances
TRENTON, NJ—A new bill, designated as Assembly No. 4045, has been introduced in the New Jersey Legislature with significant implications for public access to government records. Sponsored by Assemblyman Joe Danielsen of…
New Jersey Assembly Advances Bill to Stabilize S2 Impacted School Budgets Through Grants
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Assembly Education Committee has favorably reported on Assembly Bill No. 4161, which establishes a new grant program aimed at stabilizing school budgets affected by state aid…
New Jersey Period Equity Bill Advances in New Jersey Senate
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey takes a significant step towards period equity with the recent Senate approval of legislation mandating the establishment of menstrual equity task forces across public universities. Spearheaded by…
New Jersey Advances Bill to Limit Pet Shop Sales of Cats, Dogs, and Rabbits
TRENTON, NJ — A significant legislative move aims to transform the pet sale landscape in New Jersey by repealing the “Pet Purchase Protection Act” and enacting a ban on the sale of…
New Jersey Advances Legislation to Penalize Deepfake Media Creation and Distribution
TRENTON, NJ – A significant step forward was made as bipartisan legislation, championed by Senator Paul Moriarty and Senator Kristin Corrado, aiming to penalize the production and distribution of deepfake content, successfully…
Chesapeake Police Crash Reconstruction Team Advances Skills with Specialized Training
Chesapeake, VA – The Chesapeake Police Department has taken a significant step forward in enhancing the capabilities of its crash reconstruction team through an intensive training program. The department’s crash reconstruction team,…
Aid groups warn of Rafah ‘bloodbath’ if Israel advances
GENEVA (Reuters) – Any Israeli military advance into southern Gaza’s Rafah area could cause mass deaths among the more than a million Palestinians trapped there, with humanitarian aid in danger of collapse,…
New Jersey Senate Committee Advances Bill to Expand Homebuyer Assistance Program
In Trenton, the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee has taken a significant step forward in expanding housing affordability and accessibility in New Jersey. The committee advanced a bill, spearheaded by Senate…
Bill for NJ Transit Rider Advocacy Commission Advances
The New Jersey Senate Transportation Committee has taken a significant step towards improving the experience of NJ Transit riders. A bill sponsored by Senator Raj Mukherji, S-1190, which proposes the creation of…
Bill to avert government shutdown advances in US Senate
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A bill to avert a partial U.S. government shutdown beginning this weekend cleared a first procedural hurdle in the Senate on Tuesday, as lawmakers scrambled to pass the measure…
AI advances risk facilitating cyber crime, top US officials say
By Luc Cohen NEW YORK (Reuters) – Advances in artificial intelligence may facilitate hacking, scamming and money laundering by reducing the technical know-how required to carry out such crimes, top U.S. law…
Sen. Singer Bill to Protect New Jerseyans from Predatory Contactors Advances from Committee
Sen. Robert Singer released a statement today after S-1890 was advanced by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.…
Committee Advances Connors-Rumpf-Gove Bill To Create Fund for Volunteer Fire Companies
The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee voted to advance legislation today sponsored by Sen. Christopher Connors, Asm. Brian Rumpf, and Asw. DiAnne Gove that would support the financial needs of volunteer…
New Jersey Assembly Advances Bill to Extend Use of Decedent’s Vehicle Registration
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey State Assembly is considering a bill that would allow the surviving spouse or family members of a deceased person to use the decedent’s motor vehicle registration…
Iran’s nuclear enrichment advances as it stonewalls UN, IAEA reports show
By Francois Murphy VIENNA (Reuters) -Iran has enough uranium enriched to up to 60% purity, close to weapons-grade, for three atom bombs by the International Atomic Energy Agency’s definition and is still…
Camden Triumphs Over Holmdel, Advances to Central Jersey Group 3 Final
CAMDEN, NJ – Displaying robust defense and seizing timely opportunities, Camden High School secured a victory over Holmdel in the NJSIAA Tournament, Semifinal Round, Central Jersey, Group 3. With a final score…
Mount Olive Seals Victory with Kolbusz’s Clutch Kick, Advances to North Jersey Section 2, Group 4 Final
MOUNT OLIVE, NJ – A nail-biting finish saw Mount Olive emerging victorious over Sayreville in the NJSIAA Tournament, Semifinal Round of North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4, with a scoreline of 30-28…
North Korea’s frantic space launch pace brings advances – and setbacks
By Hyonhee Shin, Soo-hyang Choi and Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea appears to have made progress in its space program, despite a second rocket failure on Thursday, but its unusually…
Ukraine reports more advances in south, battles rage in east
By Olena Harmash KYIV (Reuters) – The Ukrainian military has retaken over 12 square km (4.6 square miles) of territory in southern Ukraine in the past week in their counteroffensive against Russian…
Committee Advances Supreme Court Ethics Bill To Full Senate Without One Republican Vote: ‘Dead As Fried Chicken’
Committee Advances Supreme Court Ethics Bill To Full Senate Without One Republican Vote: ‘Dead As Fried Chicken’ Katelynn Richardson on July 20, 2023 The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance Democratic Rhode…
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