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.…
Iran raises possibility of meeting at U.N. assembly to revive nuclear deal
DUBAI (Reuters) -Iran does not rule out the possibility of a meeting on the sidelines of the annual U.N. General Assembly in New York on reviving its 2015 nuclear deal with world…
Stellantis and Renault halt Spanish assembly lines as chip shortage persists
MADRID (Reuters) – Carmakers Stellantis and Renault will partly halt their Spanish plants in the coming days and weeks as the lack of microchips persists, two union representatives told Reuters on Friday.…
Ecuador plans referendum to cut to assembly seats, fight drug trafficking
By Alexandra Valencia QUITO (Reuters) – President Guillermo Lasso said on Monday he will ask Ecuadoreans to approve a reduction in the number of lawmakers, allow the military to support police work…
Biden to travel to New York Sept. 18-20 for U.N. General Assembly, White House says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden will travel to New York Sept. 18-20 to participate in a session of the United Nations General Assembly, the White House said on Thursday. (Reporting…
Jackson Councilman Alex Sauickie Wins GOP Nomination to Replace Ron Dancer in New Jersey Assembly
JACKSON, NJ – Thursday night was another victory for the Clara Glory aligned faction of the Jackson Township GOP in their battle against the “Republicans for Jackson” subsect of the party led…
Could Jackson GOP’s Rampant Infighting, Antisemitic Allegations Doom Sauickie’s Bid for Assembly
JACKSON, NJ – Going into this week, Jackson Councilman Alex Sauickie was the front runner to replace Ron Dancer in the New Jersey Assembly, but rampant GOP infighting and the Jackson GOP’s…
Wife of Ron Dancer Endorses Alex Sauickie for New Jersey Assembly to Fill Late Husband’s Seat in Trenton
JACKSON, NJ – New Jersey Assemblyman Ron Dancer’s passing two weeks ago has opened political doors for politicians in Ocean County to fill his now vacant seat in Trenton. This week, Republicans…
Jackson Mayor Drops Bid for Assembly, Says He Has a Job to Finish in Jackson
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Mayor Michael Reina officially announced on Monday that he would be pursuing his dream of becoming a New Jersey Assemblyman. Reina became one of several Ocean County Republicans…
Ocean County Commissioner Haines Pays Tribute to Assembly Ron Dancer’s Life in Public Service
TOMS RIVER, NJ – For almost 40 years, Plumsted resident Ron Dancer has been a driving force behind the success of the Republican Party in Ocean County, and this week, the Ocean…
U.S. Southern Baptist Convention tackles sex abuse at annual assembly
By Rich McKay (Reuters) -With applause and a few shouts of approval, the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) on Wednesday voted to issue a formal apology to survivors of sex abuse, as the…
Explainer-What is on (and off) the agenda of the WHO Assembly?
By Emma Farge and Jennifer Rigby GENEVA – Hundreds of health ministers and diplomats from around the world meet in Geneva this week for the World Health Organization’s first in-person assembly in…
UN General Assembly suspends Russia from human rights body
UNITED NATIONS – The United Nations General Assembly voted to suspend Russia from the Geneva-based Human Rights Council on Thursday with the U.S.-led push garnering 93 votes in favor, while 24 countries…
Assembly Republicans object to budget message extension
by Margo Riser TRENTON, N.J. – Assembly Republicans rejected Gov. Phil Murphy’s request to push the gubernatorial budget message to Tuesday, March 8 from Tuesday, Feb. 22, saying the move is politically motivated…
NJEA endorses Phil Murphy, Toms River pay-to-play Republican Assemblyman for state assembly
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The NJEA, New Jersey’s largest teachers union today drop mail pieces across Toms River and Brick Township endorsing Phil Murphy for Governor. The same mailer also identified the…
Dog fighting ban waiting for Governor Murphy’s signature
JACKSON, N.J. – Assemblyman Ron Dancer’s bill cracking down on an animal cruelty trend known as “trunk fighting” was advanced to the governor’s desk. The bill (A3231), unanimously passed by both houses…
May 27th is “Richard Rescorla Day” to honor New Jersey veteran killed during 9-11 attacks
MORRISTOWN, NJ Legislation sponsored by Senator Anthony M. Bucco that would designate May 27 of each year as “Richard Rescorla Day” was approved by the New Jersey Senate. “On September 11, 2001,…
New bill will help patients with rare diseases in New Jersey during COVID-19 treatment
SOUTH AMBOY, NJ – The Senate approved legislation (S-2682) sponsored by Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean that would establish the New Jersey Rare Disease Advisory Council to ensure those suffering from unusual…
Republicans want Murphy to ease restrictions on New Jersey businesses
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A package of bills to help ease the burdens of restaurants trying to navigate COVID-19 regulations and restrictions has been approved by the Assembly These bills allow food…
New Jersey could require BPU to be more transparent if governor signs new bill
TRENTON, NJ – Legislation sponsored by Senator Kip Bateman that would establish an online electronic public records access service on the Board of Public Utilities’ web site was approved by the Senate…
Opinion: Governor’s Latest Pot Law Still Criminalizes Police in New Jersey
If juveniles are caught with marijuana or alcohol, parents would be notified in writing by the police under A-5472/S-3565, a bipartisan bill approved by the Senate today and destined for the Governor’s…
High-speed internet access in rural New Jersey could get a boost
Sussex, NJ – Legislation sponsored by Senator Steve Oroho and Senator Troy Singleton that would help pave the way for high-speed broadband internet access in forgotten areas across the state is on…
Senate Approves Oroho and Sweeney Bill Supporting NJ Dairy Farmers
Sussex, NJ – Bipartisan legislation that would assist the state’s struggling dairy farmers, sponsored by Senator Steve Oroho and Senate President Steve Sweeney, passed the Senate today. The bill, S-3465, would direct…
New Jersey legislator takes on aggressive telemarketers
TRENTON, NJ – Legislation sponsored by Senator Anthony M. Bucco that would establish a task force to protect New Jerseyans from telemarketer harassment and intimidation was approved by the New Jersey Senate.…
NJ Senate approves measure to allow small school districts greater say in regional politics
OXFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – Small school districts that send students to a high school district but do not qualify for representation on the school board would have more input on school policies…
NJ Barnes & Noble Workers Demand Safer Workplace Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
After five employees tested positive for coronavirus, workers at a Barnes & Noble distribution center in Monroe, New Jersey, are demanding action from the company. Last Tuesday, 15 workers gathered outside the facility…
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