Newark Budget Crisis is Far Worse Than Phil Murphy’s $52 Million Bailout, Lawmakers Fear
Trenton, NJ – Senate Republican Budget Officer Declan O’Scanlon warned Thursday that Newark’s fiscal crisis is deeper than the $52 million in transitional aid recently granted by the state, urging Gov. Phil…
New Jersey’s Latest Push for 100% Clean Energy is Costly Mistake, Lawmakers Say
TRENTON, NJ — Republican Senate Leader Anthony Bucco blasted Democratic lawmakers Tuesday following a report that Governor Phil Murphy and legislative allies are planning a post-election push to mandate 100% renewable energy…
NJ lawmakers push bills to protect military bases and expand veteran care access
Two Republican lawmakers from New Jersey’s 8th Legislative District are calling for swift passage of proposed legislation aimed at safeguarding military bases and improving services for veterans and personnel stationed there. Senator…
Lawmakers blast Murphy admin over proposed gig worker reclassification rule
Three Republican lawmakers are voicing sharp opposition to a proposed rule change by the Murphy administration that could reclassify thousands of independent contractors as employees in New Jersey, a move critics warn…
New Jersey Lawmakers Throw Governor Murphy’s Flailing Offshore Wind Agenda an Economic Lifeline
TRENTON, N.J. — A proposed bill in the New Jersey Legislature would create a new tax credit program aimed at supporting manufacturers and clean energy product manufacturers, allocating up to $500 million…
New Jersey lawmakers introduce bill to regulate municipal impact fees for development
TRENTON, N.J. — A newly proposed bill would create a statewide framework for how municipalities in New Jersey can impose and use impact fees on property developments to fund infrastructure improvements driven…
Phil Murphy beefs up security for lawmakers after Tim Walz appointee goes on shooting spree in Minnesota
TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy has directed state authorities to increase security for public officials across New Jersey following the fatal shooting of Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses over the weekend.…
Pennsylvania considers statewide ban on single-use plastic bags as lawmakers push new bill
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania lawmakers are weighing legislation that would ban single-use plastic bags statewide, following similar measures already enacted in cities like Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Phoenixville. Sen. Judith Schwank, D-Berks County,…
Could New Jersey’s Energy Answer be Found in Nuclear Fusion? Lawmakers
TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Senate committee on Thursday advanced legislation aimed at accelerating the development of fusion energy across the state through a new incentive-based tax credit program. The Senate…
Lawmakers push for quick resolution to NJ Transit strike disrupting commuters
TRENTON, NJ — With the NJ Transit strike continuing to impact thousands of riders statewide, a group of Ocean County lawmakers is urging both transit leadership and union representatives to return to…
Atlantic City lawmakers move to block North Jersey casino plan
TRENTON, N.J. — Senator Vince Polistina, Assemblyman Don Guardian, and Assemblywoman Claire Swift reaffirmed their opposition Thursday to a revived effort to expand casino gaming into North Jersey, citing economic concerns and…
Lawmakers call on Murphy to suspend state tax, equity tax on rising utility bills
TRENTON, NJ — Republican State Senators Joe Pennacchio (R-26) and Latham Tiver (R-8) are calling on Governor Phil Murphy to suspend state taxes on electricity bills, citing increased pressure on households and…
Republican lawmakers introduce $500M plan to boost New Jersey manufacturing industry
TRENTON, N.J. — New bipartisan legislation introduced this week by Senators Michael Testa (R-1) and Linda Greenstein (D-14) would establish a $500 million incentive program aimed at revitalizing New Jersey’s manufacturing sector,…
Lawmakers demand Democrats practice inclusion before looming energy crisis slams New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Trenton Democrats are all about inclusion, diversity, and equity, except when it comes to official state business. They routinely ignore assembly and senate…
Lawmakers push bill to fast-track energy permit approvals in New Jersey
Senator Latham Tiver and Assemblyman Michael Torrissi Jr., both Republicans representing New Jersey’s 8th Legislative District, announced legislation aimed at significantly reducing delays in the permitting process for energy generation projects across…
New Jersey lawmakers advance bill to exempt nursing moms from jury duty
TRENTON, N.J. — A bill that would exempt nursing mothers with infants under one year old from jury duty advanced unanimously through the New Jersey Assembly Judiciary Committee on Monday. Assembly Bill…
New Jersey lawmakers say state push to delay energy hikes an election season gimmick
TRENTON, N.J. — Republican Senators Anthony Bucco and Michael Testa slammed the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) on Wednesday over its latest move allowing utility companies to propose deferred rate…
NJ lawmakers move to repeal diversity and inclusion instruction in public schools
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers are pushing to eliminate diversity and inclusion instruction from public school curricula, introducing a bill that would repeal a 2021 state law mandating such lessons for…
New Jersey lawmakers move to cut Murphy summer energy hike with bill to suspend taxes and fees
TRENTON, N.J. — Two New Jersey Republican senators have introduced legislation to temporarily suspend taxes and fees on electricity bills in an effort to reduce costs for residents ahead of expected rate…
NJ lawmakers introduce sweeping protections for crypto kiosk users under new bill
TRENTON, NJ — New legislation introduced in the New Jersey Senate would require virtual currency kiosk operators to follow strict disclosure, safety, and fraud prevention rules in a sweeping effort to regulate…
Should disabled veterans be exempt from New Jersey tolls? Lawmakers push new bill
TRENTON, NJ — A bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would require the state’s two toll authorities to exempt certain disabled veterans from paying tolls through the E-ZPass system on the…