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…
Jackson Township Announces Master Plan Committee in Anticipation of Infrastructure Funding, State Mandates
JACKSON, New Jersey – Jackson Township leaders have initiated the process of updating their Master Plan to accommodate future growth and secure state and county funding for infrastructure improvements. The comprehensive plan…
New Jersey Assembly Committee Passes Bill Supporting LGBTQ-Owned Businesses
TRENTON, N.J. – A bill aimed at supporting LGBTQ-owned businesses in New Jersey has made significant progress, passing an Assembly committee on Thursday. Sponsored by Assemblyman Don Guardian, the bill (A3330) seeks…
Senate Ethics Committee Silent On Reason For Not Opening Bob Menendez Probe
Senate Ethics Committee Silent On Reason For Not Opening Bob Menendez Probe Arjun Singh on February 20, 2024 The Daily Caller News Foundation asked every member of the Senate Select Committee on…
U.S. House committee subpoenas Harvard over antisemitism investigation
(Reuters) -A U.S. House of Representatives committee said on Friday it was subpoenaing Harvard for failing to produce priority documents related to the committee’s antisemitism investigation, a move the university said was…
Another House GOP Committee Chair Heads For The Exits
Another House GOP Committee Chair Heads For The Exits Nick Pope on February 14, 2024 A prominent House Republican with a plum committee assignment will not be seeking reelection. Republican Rep. Mark…
Ocean County Republican Screening Committee Tosses Incumbents for 2024 Election
TOMS RIVER, NJ – It’s out with the old and in with the new in Ocean County. It’s a theme that has been recurring in elections for the past few years as…
Republican China committee chairman Gallagher retiring from US Congress
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher, who chairs the House select committee on competition with China, said on Saturday he will not run for re-election, four days after…
Top Democrat On House China Committee Denies That His Party Is Specifically Targeted By Chinese Agents
Top Democrat On House China Committee Denies That His Party Is Specifically Targeted By Chinese Agents Arjun Singh on February 5, 2024 The top Democratic member of the House of Representatives’ committee…
New Jersey Senate Committee Advances Bill to Expand Homebuyer Assistance Program
In Trenton, the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee has taken a significant step forward in expanding housing affordability and accessibility in New Jersey. The committee advanced a bill, spearheaded by Senate…
NJ Senate Committee Approves Bill to Honor Bordentown’s Benjamin Moore on I-295
The New Jersey Senate Transportation Committee has taken a significant step in honoring a local hero by advancing legislation to rename a section of Interstate 295. Proposed by Senator Troy Singleton, the…
O’Scanlon Bill to Reduce Vehicle Registration Burden for New Jerseyans Clears Committee
Sen. Declan O'Scanlon's bill that would permit New Jersey drivers to renew their vehicle's registration on a bi-annual basis was approved by the Senate Transportation Committee.…
Brazil congressional committee approves 2024 budget bill
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s congressional budget committee approved on Thursday the country’s 2024 budget bill, with a shallower-than-expected spending cut in President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s growth acceleration program. The bill…
Commerical Customs Advisory Committee holds final public meeting of 2023
WASHINGTON — The Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC), a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) federal advisory committee, unanimously passed 12 recommendations on export modernization, rapid response and North American trade…
COAC Convenes in Washington, D.C., for Last 16th Term Trade Advisory Committee Meeting
By Marcy Mason It was a time of reflection with an eye toward the future when the 16th term of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s trade advisory committee met for their last…
Humanitarian crises will worsen in 2024 -International Rescue Committee
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Climate change, worsening armed conflicts, growing debt-loads and shrinking international support will accelerate humanitarian crises worldwide in 2024, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) said in a report on…
Assistant Attorney General Matthew G. Olsen Delivers Opening Statement Before the Senate Judiciary Committee
Good morning, Chair Durbin, Ranking Member Graham, and distinguished members of the committee. I appreciate the opportunity to testify today. In 2006, Congress established the National Security Division (NSD) to carry out…
Acting Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri Delivers Opening Statement Before the Senate Judiciary Committee
Thank you, Chair Durbin and Ranking Member Graham, and Members of the Judiciary Committee. It is an honor to be here before you today to discuss how the dedicated women and men…
‘Surrogate Spies’: Massive Expansion Of Gov’t Surveillance Powers Buried In House Intel Committee Bill, Experts Say
‘Surrogate Spies’: Massive Expansion Of Gov’t Surveillance Powers Buried In House Intel Committee Bill, Experts Say Jason Cohen on December 11, 2023 A House Intelligence Committee bill, up for a potential vote…
U.S. must take tougher approach on tech to China, says U.S. House committee
By Karen Freifeld (Reuters) – The U.S. must take immediate action to stop “the hemorrhaging of sensitive U.S. technology to China” by tightening up enforcement of existing rules and adding new ones,…
United States Attorney Vanessa R. Waldref Testifies Before United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs about Fentanyl in Native Communities
Washington, D.C. – On December 6, Vanessa R. Waldref, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, testified before the United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. The title of the…
Jim Jordan Launches Investigation Into Georgia DA Prosecuting Trump For ‘Colluding’ With Jan 6 Committee
Jim Jordan Launches Investigation Into Georgia DA Prosecuting Trump For ‘Colluding’ With Jan 6 Committee Mary Lou Masters on December 5, 2023 House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan and Rep. Barry Loudermilk of…
House Judiciary Committee To Introduce Reform To Warrantless Surveillance Law
House Judiciary Committee To Introduce Reform To Warrantless Surveillance Law Jason Cohen on December 4, 2023 The House Judiciary Committee plans to propose a bill mandating the need for a warrant when…
Sen. Singer Bill to Protect New Jerseyans from Predatory Contactors Advances from Committee
Sen. Robert Singer released a statement today after S-1890 was advanced by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.…
Stanfield Bill Revising Farmland Appraisal Process Clears Budget Committee
Sen. Jean Stanfield's bill that would help preserve more farmland in New Jersey was cleared by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.…
Oroho Bill that Would Help Address EMT Shortage Clears Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Steven Oroho that would help address the EMT shortage was approved today by the Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee…
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