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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…
Polistina Bill Expanding PFRS and SPRS Beneficiaries Advances
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…
South Carolina advances 6-week abortion ban
(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 pregnant, moving…
Ukraine reports new advances near eastern city of Bakhmut
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 Russia was…
New Jersey bill to regulate baby wipes advances in Trenton
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 bill, which…
Corrado Bill Protecting Newborn Babies Advances
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…
Senate Committee Advances Biden Nominee Who Once Said Gas Should Be More Expensive
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 advance the…
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Biden Nominee Who Couldn’t Answer Basic Constitutional Questions
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 who failed…
Bucco & Schepisi Bill to Provide Career Pathways for Ex-Offenders Advances
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
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
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 and, for…
Corrado Bill Supporting Local Veteran Organizations Advances
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
New law seeks to make it easier for disabled veterans to get handicapped privileges in New Jersey
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), which cuts…
Stanfield Bill That Expands Street Vending Laws for Veterans Advances
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
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
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.…
Biden Orders Federal Agencies To Ensure Their Use Of AI ‘Advances Equity’
Biden Orders Federal Agencies To Ensure Their Use Of AI ‘Advances Equity’ Mary Lou Masters on February 16, 2023 President Joe Biden signed an executive order Thursday on “Further Advancing Racial Equity…
Committee Advances Testa Bill Increasing Transparency for Homeowners
Individuals who are not licensed real estate agents will be required to notify homeowners of that fact before soliciting for a sale thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Michael Testa and approved…
Bucco Bill to Support Arts and Culture Organizations Advances
Sen. Bucco's bill appropriating $70 million to support arts and culture organizations was advanced by the Senate Economic Growth Committee.…
Pennacchio/Bucco/Oroho Bill Providing $17 Million to Support Lakes Advances
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Joe Pennacchio, Sen. Tony Bucco, and Sen. Steven Oroho to supply critical funding to maintain Lake Hopatcong, Greenwood Lake, and other lakes in the Highlands and Pinelands regions…
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