Toms River Council Approves Township Budget
On June 30th, Mayor Rodrick and the Toms River Township Council presented a budget for 2025 that has a 9% reduction in overall spending while maintaining a zero percent tax increase. The…
Committee Approves Singer Bill that Would Increase Aid for Adult Day Care Services
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would increase the adult day care Medicaid per diem rate was approved today by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.…
Committee Approves Polistina Bill Expanding Insurance Coverage for Hearing Aids & Cochlear Implants
Health insurers may soon be required to cover hearing aids and cochlear implants for individuals under 21 years of age thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Vince Polistina and approved today by…
Biden Approves Massive Oil Project Over Green Fears
Biden Approves Massive Oil Project Over Green Fears John Hugh DeMastri on March 13, 2023 The Biden administration formally approved Willow, an $8 billion oil drilling project located in Alaska, Monday morning,…
New Jersey approves more offshore wind farms
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As whales are showing up dead in near-record numbers at the Jersey Shore since December, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy continued to deny the anomaly had anything to…
Committee Approves 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…
Senate Approves Oroho Bill that Would Protect Individuals with Disabilities
Parents of children with disabilities may soon be able to file a complaint for guardianship six months before a child reaches the age of 18 thanks to bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen.…
Senate Approves Singer/Testa Resolution Commemorating the 127th Anniversary of the Jewish War Veterans of the US
Legislation sponsored by Sens. Robert Singer and Michael Testa that would commemorate the 127th anniversary of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States was approved today by the New Jersey Senate.…
Los Angeles County Board Approves News Gun Restrictions Following Mass Shootings
“We must do absolutely everything in our power to prevent and put an end to gun violence in our community. Today’s motions do exactly that,” Democratic Supervisor Lindsey Horvath said. “I’m proud…
DNC Approves New Primary Calendar That Bumps Iowa, New Hampshire
DNC Approves New Primary Calendar That Bumps Iowa, New Hampshire Harold Hutchison on February 4, 2023 The Democratic National Committee (DNC) approved a new calendar for the 2024 presidential primaries Saturday that…
Senate Approves Bucco Bill that Would Help Economically Disadvantaged College Students
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tony Bucco that would help economically disadvantaged college students buy groceries through the federal SNAP Program was advanced today by the New Jersey Senate.…
Committee Approves Corrado Bill Honoring Deceased Veterans
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado that would require funeral directors to report possession of unclaimed veteran cremains was advanced today by the Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee.…
EU Approves Use Of ‘Cricket Powder’ In Food, Citing ‘Environmental Pressures’
EU Approves Use Of ‘Cricket Powder’ In Food, Citing ‘Environmental Pressures’ Laurel Duggan on January 27, 2023 The European Union approved cricket powder as a novel food to be added to bread,…
Biden Admin Approves The Delivery Of American Tanks To Ukraine
Biden Admin Approves The Delivery Of American Tanks To Ukraine Micaela Burrow on January 25, 2023 The Biden administration approved a delivery of 31 M1 Abrams main battle tanks for Ukraine Wednesday,…
Committee Approves Oroho Bill that Would Protect Individuals with Disabilities
Parents of children with disabilities may soon be able to file a complaint for guardianship six months before a child turns 18 thanks to bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Steven Oroho and…
Committee Approves Singer Bill Establishing Minimum Reimbursement Rate for Traumatic Brain Injury Special Care Nursing Facilities
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would establish a minimum reimbursement rate for brain injury services was advanced by the Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee.…
Ohio Board Of Education Approves Resolution Requiring Schools To Honor Biological Sex Rather Than Gender Identity
Ohio Board Of Education Approves Resolution Requiring Schools To Honor Biological Sex Rather Than Gender Identity Reagan Reese on December 14, 2022 The Ohio Board of Education passed a resolution Tuesday that…
Jackson council quietly approves settlement in lawsuit by private girls high school
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Council quietly approved a settlement agreement with Oris Bais Yaakov that will award the private religious school a monetary settlement and grant approval for the…
Texas School Board Approves Policy That Allows Educators To Carry Guns
Texas School Board Approves Policy That Allows Educators To Carry Guns Reagan Reese on December 13, 2022 A Texas school board passed a policy Monday that will allow educators to carry guns…
Connecticut School District Approves Transgender Book For Second Graders Amid Backlash From Parents
Connecticut School District Approves Transgender Book For Second Graders Amid Backlash From Parents Reagan Reese on December 1, 2022 A Connecticut school district approved a book about a young boy who wants…
Gov. Murphy approves $25 million to preserve New Jersey’s colonial history, but not all of it
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy this week appeared to be out-of-step with his own party’s progressive message of erasing colonial American history where wealthy white landowners and business owners…