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Bramnick Bill Targeting “SLAPP” Suits Clears Budget Committee

Press ReleaseJune 28, 20230310 views

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Jon Bramnick that would establish an expedited process to dismiss SLAPP suits was approved today by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Singer Bill that Increases Reimbursement Rates for Substance Use Disorder Treatment Clears Committee

Press ReleaseJune 28, 20230139 views

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would increase Medicaid reimbursement for in-person partial care substance use disorder (SUD) treatment cleared the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Oroho Bill that Would Increase Financial Transparency Clears Senate

Press ReleaseJune 27, 20230110 views

New Jerseyans may soon have access to a user-friendly report that summarizes the contents of the NJ Annual Financial Report thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Steven Oroho and approved today by the NJ Senate.

Senate Clears O’Scanlon Bill to Help Crime Victims

Press ReleaseJune 21, 20230135 views

The New Jersey Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Declan O’Scanlon that would unify services for crime victims within the newly created Division of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance (VIVA).

Senate Clears Bucco Bill Enhancing Punishments for Auto Theft Crimes

Press ReleaseJune 21, 20230219 views

Sen. Bucco’s bill that targets auto theft trafficking networks and expands penalties for offenders was advanced by the New Jersey Senate.

Senate Clears Corrado Bill Protecting Newborn Babies

Press ReleaseJune 21, 20230367 views

The New Jersey Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado that protects the lives of newborn babies.

Senate Clears Singer Bill That Promotes Innovation Through Expanded Grant Opportunities

Press ReleaseJune 21, 20230137 views

Sen. Robert Singer’s bill that would expand certain grant opportunities for individuals employed at state colleges and universities was approved by the New Jersey Senate.

Senate Clears Singer Bill that Would Increase Aid for Adult Day Care Services

Press ReleaseJune 21, 20230289 views

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would increase the adult day care Medicaid per diem rate was approved today by the New Jersey Senate.

Polistina Bill Expanding PFRS and SPRS Beneficiaries Clears Budget Committee

Press ReleaseJune 21, 20230134 views

Sen. Vince Polistina’s bill expanding the eligibility of surviving children to receive pension benefits from deceased members of the SPRS and the PFRS was approved by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Singer Bill Establishing Pilot Program for Individuals with Disabilities Clears Committee

Press ReleaseJune 16, 20230134 views

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would create a one-year pilot program for individuals with disabilities to address social and community inclusion needs was approved today in committee.

O’Scanlon Bill to Help Crime Victims Clears Budget & Appropriations Committee

Press ReleaseJune 13, 20230156 views

Sen. Declan O’Scanlon’s bill that unifies services for crime victims within the newly created Division of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance (VIVA) in the Department of Law and Public Safety was approved by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Corrado Measure that Would Cut Government Red Tape for Surviving Spouses Clears Committee

Press ReleaseJune 13, 20230131 views

The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee approved legislation today sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado that allows the surviving spouse of a decedent to use their motor vehicle until the registration expires.

Bramnick Measure Extending Tuition Benefits to Military Members Clears Committee

Press ReleaseJune 13, 20230297 views

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Jon Bramnick that would allow military members and their dependents to qualify for resident tuition rates at county colleges was advanced today by the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee.

Senate Clears Oroho Bill Bolstering Protections of our Financial System

Press ReleaseMay 23, 20230215 views

Sen. Steve Oroho’s legislation that would increase financial safeguards for state domiciled insurance companies was passed by the New Jersey Senate.

Senate Clears Senator Bramnick’s Bill to Teach Students How to Cope With Grief

Press ReleaseMay 23, 20230172 views

Sen. Jon Bramnick’s legislation that instructs school districts to teach students how to cope with grief and loss was passed by the New Jersey Senate.

Committee Clears Bramnick Bill that Would Stop Trespassers from Harming Animals at Zoos

Press ReleaseMay 19, 20230146 views

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Jon Bramnick that would establish penalties and liability for causing harm to wild animals was approved today by the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Suriname clears way for debt restructuring with IMF staff deal

ReutersMay 18, 20230315 views

By David Lawder and Rodrigo Campos WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Suriname on Thursday cleared a hurdle on its way to restructure more than $600 million debt with private creditors as it…

Committee Clears Stanfield Bill that Would Update Funding for Environmental Infrastructure Projects

Press ReleaseMay 16, 20230170 views

The Senate Environment and Energy Committee advanced bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Jean Stanfield that would approve the updated Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Plan of the NJIB.

Singer Bill that Would Protect Senior Citizens Living in Retirement Communities Clears Committee

Press ReleaseMay 9, 20230169 views

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would prohibit common interest communities from penalizing members who place a unit into a living, revocable trust fund was approved today by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Florida Legislature Clears Path For Ron DeSantis To Run For President

The Daily CallerApril 29, 20230126 views

Florida Legislature Clears Path For Ron DeSantis To Run For President Mary Lou Masters on April 28, 2023 Florida’s Legislature passed an elections bill Friday with an amendment that clarifies…

U.S. IRS clears massive backlog of unprocessed paper tax returns

ReutersApril 18, 20230221 views

By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Internal Revenue Service declared on Tuesday that it is completing its first “normal” tax filing season since the COVID-19 pandemic struck in…

Factbox-Canada clears Rogers-Shaw deal but with conditions

ReutersMarch 31, 20230161 views

(Reuters) – Canada on Friday granted the final approval for Rogers Communications Inc’s C$20 billion ($15 billion) buyout of Shaw Communications Inc, clearing the deal that will create the country’s…

Senate Clears Polistina Bill Expanding Insurance Coverage for Hearing Aids

Press ReleaseMarch 21, 20230176 views

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 the New Jersey Senate.

Senate Clears Corrado Bill That Encourages Participation in State Water Assistance Program

Press ReleaseMarch 21, 20230139 views

The New Jersey Senate cleared legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado that would help more struggling households receive assistance with their water bills.

Committee Clears Bucco Bill Offering Veterans Free Admission to State Parks and Historic Sites

Press ReleaseMarch 14, 20230107 views

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tony Bucco that would allow veterans to visit State parks and historic sites for free on certain holidays was approved by the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee.