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Committee Advances Testa Bill Increasing Transparency for Homeowners

Press ReleaseFebruary 17, 20230129 views

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 today by the Senate Commerce Committee.

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

Press ReleaseFebruary 14, 20230114 views

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would increase the adult day care Medicaid per diem rate was approved today by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.

Committee Advances Singer/Bucco Bill that Would Increase Funding for Cancer Research

Press ReleaseFebruary 14, 20230130 views

Legislation sponsored by Sens. Robert Singer and Anthony Bucco that provides more tax revenue from tobacco products to the NJ Cancer Research Fund was approved today by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.

‘Bizzaro Land’: Disgraced FBI Agent Claims Select Committee On Gov’t Weaponization Will Spur Violence

The Daily CallerFebruary 9, 20230257 views

‘Bizzaro Land’: Disgraced FBI Agent Claims Select Committee On Gov’t Weaponization Will Spur Violence Harold Hutchison on February 9, 2023 Fired FBI agent Peter Strzok claimed Thursday during a MSNBC appearance…

‘Adversary, Not Competitor’: House Armed Services Committee Sets Sights On Countering Communist China

The Daily CallerFebruary 7, 20230144 views

‘Adversary, Not Competitor’: House Armed Services Committee Sets Sights On Countering Communist China Philip Lenczycki on February 7, 2023 The People’s Republic of China (PRC) is the “most challenging national…

Jackson Mayor removed from county screening committee after snubbing Chairman, political appointments

Phil StiltonFebruary 6, 20230293 views

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina will be removed by Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore as a member of the Republican party screening committee. Reina, according…

U.S. House committee to hold aviation safety hearing

ReutersFebruary 1, 20230116 views

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Federal Aviation Administration safety official, National Transportation Safety Board chair and head of the largest pilots union are among those who will testify…

‘I Am Not A Socialist’: Maxine Waters Spars With Chip Roy During Rules Committee Hearing

The Daily CallerFebruary 1, 20230165 views

‘I Am Not A Socialist’: Maxine Waters Spars With Chip Roy During Rules Committee Hearing Harold Hutchison on January 31, 2023 Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters of California denied being a…

O’Scanlon Bill to Help Crime Victims Clears Law & Public Safety Committee

Press ReleaseJanuary 31, 20230182 views

Sen. O’Scanlon’s bill that codifies the establishment of the VIVA Division within the Department of Law and Public Safety to unify services for crime victims in New Jersey was approved by the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.

Stanfield Legislation Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Advances Through Committee

Press ReleaseJanuary 31, 20230166 views

Sen. Jean Stanfield’s bill instructing the Attorney General’s Office to provide additional support and outreach to victims of human trafficking has passed the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.

Committee Clears Stanfield/Bucco Resolution Designating April 14 as “Military Child Appreciation Day”

Press ReleaseJanuary 31, 20230100 views

Legislation sponsored by Sens. Jean Stanfield and Anthony Bucco designating April 14 of each year as “Military Child Appreciation Day” was approved today by the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee.

Committee Approves Corrado Bill Honoring Deceased Veterans

Press ReleaseJanuary 31, 20230118 views

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.

Committee Advances Singer Bill that Would Exempt Certain Customers from Early Termination Fees

Press ReleaseJanuary 27, 20230150 views

Individuals preparing to enter long-term care facilities may no longer have to pay a termination fee for their cable, phone, or internet services thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer and approved today by the Senate Commerce Committee.

Dem Rep Who Opposed New China Committee Serves On Non-Profit That Shares Staff With Alleged Chinese Intel Front Groups

The Daily CallerJanuary 26, 20230127 views

Dem Rep Who Opposed New China Committee Serves On Non-Profit That Shares Staff With Alleged Chinese Intel Front Groups Philip Lenczycki on January 26, 2023 A Democratic congresswoman serves on…

‘We’re Not Going Away’: Eric Swalwell Vows McCarthy Will ‘Regret’ Kicking Him Off Intel Committee

The Daily CallerJanuary 26, 20230173 views

‘We’re Not Going Away’: Eric Swalwell Vows McCarthy Will ‘Regret’ Kicking Him Off Intel Committee Harold Hutchison on January 25, 2023 Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California vowed Wednesday that…

Divided U.S. House members spar over national security committee seats

ReutersJanuary 25, 20230139 views

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Members of the U.S. House of Representatives traded jabs on Wednesday over Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s decision to remove three Democrats from the intelligence…

Biden Admin Appoints Doctor Who Claims Obesity Is Mostly Genetic To Dietary Guidelines Committee

The Daily CallerJanuary 23, 20230167 views

Biden Admin Appoints Doctor Who Claims Obesity Is Mostly Genetic To Dietary Guidelines Committee Laurel Duggan on January 22, 2023 President Joe Biden’s administration appointed Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, who…

Flemming shuts down open space committee proposal citing political power play

Phil StiltonJanuary 20, 20230166 views

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Council President Martin Flemming announced his refusal of the creation of a citizen advisory board in Jackson to assist the township in finding and preserving…

Bucco Bill that Would Help Economically Disadvantaged College Students Clears Committee

Press ReleaseJanuary 20, 20230112 views

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tony Bucco that would help economically disadvantaged college students buy groceries through the federal SNAP Program was advanced by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Committee Approves Oroho Bill that Would Protect Individuals with Disabilities

Press ReleaseJanuary 20, 20230207 views

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 approved today by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.

Committee Approves Singer Bill Establishing Minimum Reimbursement Rate for Traumatic Brain Injury Special Care Nursing Facilities

Press ReleaseJanuary 20, 20230169 views

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.

House Judiciary Committee To Investigate Dobbs Leak: REPORT

The Daily CallerJanuary 19, 20230125 views

House Judiciary Committee To Investigate Dobbs Leak: REPORT Kate Anderson on January 19, 2023 The House Judiciary Committee intends to continue investigating the Supreme Court draft opinion leak that surrounded…

Iran’s ‘death committee’ president unyielding in defence of clerical rule

ReutersJanuary 17, 20230215 views

By Parisa Hafezi DUBAI (Reuters) – As a young prosecutor in Tehran, Ebrahim Raisi sat on a “death committee” overseeing the execution of hundreds of political prisoners in the Iranian…

Committee Clears Singer Bill that Would Allow Online Training for Zoning Board Members

Press ReleaseJanuary 13, 20230150 views

Members of planning boards and zoning boards of adjustment may soon be able to complete their required training online thanks to a bill sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer and approved by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Schepisi Bill that Would Increase the Safety of Drinking Water Advanced by Committee

Press ReleaseJanuary 13, 20230261 views

The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee approved legislation today sponsored by Sen. Holly Schepisi that would help municipally-owned water companies comply with new DEP regulations.