Dog fighting ban waiting for Governor Murphy’s signature
JACKSON, N.J. – Assemblyman Ron Dancer’s bill cracking down on an animal cruelty trend known as “trunk fighting” was advanced to the governor’s desk. The … Read more
New Jersey Legislature
May 27th is “Richard Rescorla Day” to honor New Jersey veteran killed during 9-11 attacks
MORRISTOWN, NJ Legislation sponsored by Senator Anthony M. Bucco that would designate May 27 of each year as “Richard Rescorla Day” was approved by the … Read more
New bill will help patients with rare diseases in New Jersey during COVID-19 treatment
SOUTH AMBOY, NJ – The Senate approved legislation (S-2682) sponsored by Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean that would establish the New Jersey Rare Disease Advisory … Read more
Republicans want Murphy to ease restrictions on New Jersey businesses
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A package of bills to help ease the burdens of restaurants trying to navigate COVID-19 regulations and restrictions has been approved … Read more
New Jersey could require BPU to be more transparent if governor signs new bill
TRENTON, NJ – Legislation sponsored by Senator Kip Bateman that would establish an online electronic public records access service on the Board of Public Utilities’ … Read more
Opinion: Governor’s Latest Pot Law Still Criminalizes Police in New Jersey
If juveniles are caught with marijuana or alcohol, parents would be notified in writing by the police under A-5472/S-3565, a bipartisan bill approved by the … Read more
High-speed internet access in rural New Jersey could get a boost
Sussex, NJ – Legislation sponsored by Senator Steve Oroho and Senator Troy Singleton that would help pave the way for high-speed broadband internet access in … Read more
Senate Approves Oroho and Sweeney Bill Supporting NJ Dairy Farmers
Sussex, NJ – Bipartisan legislation that would assist the state’s struggling dairy farmers, sponsored by Senator Steve Oroho and Senate President Steve Sweeney, passed the … Read more
New Jersey legislator takes on aggressive telemarketers
TRENTON, NJ – Legislation sponsored by Senator Anthony M. Bucco that would establish a task force to protect New Jerseyans from telemarketer harassment and intimidation … Read more
NJ Senate approves measure to allow small school districts greater say in regional politics
OXFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – Small school districts that send students to a high school district but do not qualify for representation on the school board … Read more
NJ lawmaker says parents should know if their kids stopped by cops for drinking, smoking weed
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey State Senator Anthony M. Bucco said this week that parents need to be notified if their children are caught smoking … Read more
Legislators who proposed $15,000 Murphy lockdown fines want to fix Marijuana laws
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The good news is there won’t be $15,000 fines placed against people smoking legal marijuana. The bad news is the team … Read more
A year into pandemic, lawmaker proposes coronavirus Memorial Day
Christopher p. Dephillips TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips is pushing to designate a state day of remembrance for victims and survivors of the coronavirus … Read more
Dancer bill package protecting vulnerable seniors from financial, physical abuse clears committee
Ron dancer TRENTON, N.J. – The Assembly Aging and Senior Services Committee voted to release a package of bills, sponsored by Assemblyman Ron Dancer, that … Read more
Assembly advances Dancer legislation providing tax credits to businesses for mitigating spread of Covid-19
Ron dancer TRENTON, N.J. – Businesses in New Jersey that make structural improvements to protect their employees from the spread of the coronavirus could be … Read more
Murphy agrees with Bramnick to repeal law that bans cops from calling parents when their kids are busted for marijuana or alcohol
Jon bramnick TRENTON, N.J. – During a briefing on the pandemic Monday, Gov. Phil Murphy said he supports legislation to repeal the law prohibiting police … Read more
Schepisi introduces bill requiring doctors to identify and coordinate emergency care needs during telehealth visits
Holly schepisi TRENTON, N.J. – Addressing emergency health care needs virtually during telehealth visits has become increasingly necessary during the Covid-19 pandemic, says Assemblywoman Holly … Read more
Peterson legislation protecting taxpayer funded Covid-19 health services advanced by Assembly
Erik peterson TRENTON, N.J. – Public funds dedicated to counties for Covid-19 testing, diagnosis and treatment would be preserved for those in greatest need under … Read more
Committee releases Dancer bill extending time to collect horse race winnings
Ron dancer TRENTON, N.J. – Acknowledging the impact of Covid-19 on horse racing tracks, the Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee today released Assemblyman … Read more
Space’s bill allowing non-profits to conduct remote raffles and bingos advances
Parker space TRENTON, N.J. – Veterans groups, volunteer fire and rescue squads, churches and other charitable organizations could be permitted to conduct bingos and raffles … Read more
In rare move, Democrats reverse course on parental notification
Jon bramnick TRENTON, N.J. – Two weeks ago, the Democrat majority passed a bill prohibiting police to notify parents when their underage children are caught … Read more