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…
‘Adversary, Not Competitor’: House Armed Services Committee Sets Sights On Countering Communist China
‘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 security threat”…
Jackson Mayor removed from county screening committee after snubbing Chairman, political appointments
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 to inside…
U.S. House committee to hold aviation safety hearing
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 on Feb.…
‘I Am Not A Socialist’: Maxine Waters Spars With Chip Roy During Rules Committee Hearing
‘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 socialist Tuesday…
O’Scanlon Bill to Help Crime Victims Clears Law & Public Safety Committee
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…
Stanfield Legislation Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Advances Through Committee
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”
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
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
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…
Dem Rep Who Opposed New China Committee Serves On Non-Profit That Shares Staff With Alleged Chinese Intel Front Groups
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 a non-profit…
‘We’re Not Going Away’: Eric Swalwell Vows McCarthy Will ‘Regret’ Kicking Him Off Intel Committee
‘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 House Speaker…
Divided U.S. House members spar over national security committee seats
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 and foreign…
Biden Admin Appoints Doctor Who Claims Obesity Is Mostly Genetic To Dietary Guidelines Committee
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 claimed obesity…
Flemming shuts down open space committee proposal citing political power play
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 open space…
Bucco Bill that Would Help Economically Disadvantaged College Students Clears Committee
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
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.…
House Judiciary Committee To Investigate Dobbs Leak: REPORT
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 Dobbs v.…
Iran’s ‘death committee’ president unyielding in defence of clerical rule
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 capital, rights…
Committee Clears Singer Bill that Would Allow Online Training for Zoning Board Members
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…
Schepisi Bill that Would Increase the Safety of Drinking Water Advanced by Committee
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.…
Bucco Legislation Honoring New Jersey Military Veteran “Warren E. Wilhide Sr.” Approved by Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Anthony Bucco designating a portion of Interstate Highway 287 after Warren E. Wilhide Sr. was approved by the Senate Transportation Committee.…
Rep. Massie Confirms Seat On ‘Church Committee,’ Vows To Reveal Any ‘Illegal Or Unconstitutional’ Gov’t Acts
Rep. Massie Confirms Seat On ‘Church Committee,’ Vows To Reveal Any ‘Illegal Or Unconstitutional’ Gov’t Acts Harold Hutchison on January 6, 2023 Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky told Fox News host…
Chile mining royalty bill progresses after committee approves
SANTIAGO (Reuters) – A Chilean congressional committee approved on Wednesday a controversial mining royalty bill, putting it a step closer to final approval as part of the government’s sweeping tax reform. The…
House Financial Services Committee Member Unloads Up To $12 Million In Stocks
House Financial Services Committee Member Unloads Up To $12 Million In Stocks Trevor Schakohl on December 29, 2022 Outgoing Republican House Financial Services Committee member Van Taylor sold between roughly $3 million…
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