Murphy defends New Jersey’s immigrant sanctuary protections, signals support for new legislation
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting immigrants in New Jersey, defending existing policies while signaling potential support for the proposed Immigrant Trust Act. Speaking about his…
Legislation to Redistribute Surplus Animal License Fees for Cruelty Law Enforcement Advances
TRENTON, NJ – Legislation spearheaded by Senator Troy Singleton has progressed within the Senate Economic Growth Committee. This bill mandates that excess funds from animal license fees and similar charges be redirected…
New Jersey Senate Committee Approves Student Protection Legislation
Trenton, NJ – The Senate Higher Education Committee has approved legislation S-3696, which is sponsored by Senator Joe Cryan. The bill requires higher education institutions and for-profit colleges to inform the Higher…
Legislation on Child Support Collection Advances in Senate
TRENTON, NJ – The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee has approved legislation that aims to remove existing procedures for collecting child support from legally responsible individuals for children under the care of…
New Legislation Aims to Protect Foster Care Children’s Financial Benefits
Trenton, NJ- The Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee has advanced a bill aimed at protecting the financial rights of children in foster care. Sponsored by Senate Majority Leader M.…
Legislation to Enhance Access to Birth Control Clears New Jersey Senate Health Committee
TRENTON, NJ – Today, the Senate Health Committee advanced legislation aimed at ensuring broader and more affordable access to birth control. The bill proposes to amend existing laws to explicitly include insurance…
Legislation Proposed to Amend Redaction Rules for Public Records in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ — Senator Joseph P. Cryan, representing District 20, has sponsored a bill aimed at amending existing laws concerning the nondisclosure and redaction of personal information in public records. This legislation…
New Jersey Legislation Provides School Districts More Time to Submit Budget
Trenton, NJ – The Senate has passed a bill sponsored by Senator James Beach, allowing school districts experiencing reduced state school aid to delay submitting their budgets until after the state’s FY25…
New Jersey Introduces Legislation to Aid Migrants and Refugees From Haiti, Venezuela
TRENTON, NJ – New legislation, known as the “New Jersey Migrant and Refugee Assistance Act,” has been introduced by Assemblywoman Shanique Speight of District 29 and Assemblyman Reginald W. Atkins of District…
New Jersey Legislation Restricting Public Records Access Advances
TRENTON, NJ—A new bill, designated as Assembly No. 4045, has been introduced in the New Jersey Legislature with significant implications for public access to government records. Sponsored by Assemblyman Joe Danielsen of…
Legislation to Cease Temporary Disability Benefits for Incarcerated Individuals in New Jersey
The New Jersey Legislature is considering a bill that will prohibit the payment of temporary disability benefits to individuals while they are incarcerated. Sponsored by Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia and Assemblyman Michael Inganamort…
Maryland Senate Proposes New Legislation for Partial Expungement of Criminal Charges
ANNAPOLIS, MD — The Maryland General Assembly is considering a groundbreaking bill introduced by Senator Carter that seeks to amend current limitations on the expungement of criminal charges. Senate Bill 11 aims…
New Legislation Proposes Changes to Teacher Certification Requirements in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ – A bill introduced in New Jersey seeks to alter the requirements for teacher candidates aspiring to obtain an instructional certificate with an elementary school teacher endorsement. The proposed legislation…
Biden Signals He Will Sign TikTok ‘Ban’ As His Campaign Uses Platform to Attract Young Voters
Biden Signals He Will Sign TikTok ‘Ban’ If Congress Passes Legislation Jake Smith on March 8, 2024 President Joe Biden signaled on Friday he would sign off on new legislation in Congress…
New Jersey Advances Legislation to Penalize Deepfake Media Creation and Distribution
TRENTON, NJ – A significant step forward was made as bipartisan legislation, championed by Senator Paul Moriarty and Senator Kristin Corrado, aiming to penalize the production and distribution of deepfake content, successfully…
New Legislation Removes Basic Skills Test Requirement for Teacher Certification
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey legislature is seeking to remove a basic teaching certification that will expand the number of eligible teachers in the Garden State. A recent bill introduced has…
House GOP Introduces Legislation To ‘Root Out’ China’s ‘Malign Influence’ In US
House GOP Introduces Legislation To ‘Root Out’ China’s ‘Malign Influence’ In US Harold Hutchison on February 29, 2024 House Republicans introduced legislation Thursday to counter the Chinese Communist Party and to address…
Nearly 20 States Are Weighing Legislation That Would Make Assisted Suicide Legal
Nearly 20 States Are Weighing Legislation That Would Make Assisted Suicide Legal Kate Anderson on February 11, 2024 Nearly half of the U.S. is weighing bills that would make assisted suicide legal,…
New Jersey Legislation Aims to Expand Affordable Housing Voucher Use for Homeownership
The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee in New Jersey has made a pivotal move by advancing legislation that significantly broadens the scope of affordable housing voucher usage. This initiative, led by…
How history, race and politics divide Tennessee on gun legislation
By Donna Bryson (Reuters) – Photographs can say a lot without words. After a school shooting in Tennessee, they recorded the frustrations of parents and state legislators whose cries for gun control…
Justice Department Publishes Model Legislation to Help States Reduce Gun Violence and Improve Gun Safety
The Justice Department published two pieces of model legislation for states to consider to help address the continuing epidemic of gun violence affecting communities across the country. The model legislation is drawn…
New Jersey Senate Approves Wipe Labeling Legislation
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Senate has passed a bill requiring clear labeling on non-flushable wipes to prevent sewer system clogs. The legislation, introduced by Senators Gordon Johnson and Joe Cryan,…
New Legislation Enhances School Fire Safety Drills for Students with Disabilities
TRENTON, NJ – The Senate Education Committee recently passed Senate Bill No. 2057 with significant amendments aimed at enhancing safety measures for students with disabilities during school drills. The amended bill mandates…
Australia government seeks opposition support on immigration detention legislation
By Renju Jose and Lewis Jackson SYDNEY (Reuters) -The Australian government on Wednesday urged the opposition to support legislation that would allow authorities to lock up former immigration detainees who were released…
‘Made-Up Numbers’: Whitmer Misstates Key Stat From Study While Selling Her Green Energy Legislation
‘Made-Up Numbers’: Whitmer Misstates Key Stat From Study While Selling Her Green Energy Legislation Nick Pope on November 29, 2023 Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer misstated a key top-line statistic from a…
New York Introduces Legislation to Modernize Hate Crimes Act
MANHATTAN, NY – District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., alongside State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal and Assemblymember Grace Lee, recently announced the introduction of the Hate Crimes Modernization Act. This new bill aims…
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