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O’Scanlon Bill to Increase Awareness About Women’s Health Issues Advances

Press ReleaseMarch 7, 20230120 views

Sen. O’Scanlon’s bill that establishes a public awareness campaign to promote women’s reproductive health was advanced by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.

Bucco Bill Helping Newlyweds with Name Changes Clears Committee

Press ReleaseMarch 7, 20230168 views

Sen. Bucco’s bill that makes it easier for newlyweds to change their names was approved by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizen Committee.

Corrado Bill to Encourage Participation in Low Income Household Water Assistance Program Clears Committee

Press ReleaseMarch 7, 20230134 views

Sen. Corrado’s bill compelling water companies to participate in the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program was approved by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Committee Approves Testa Bill Increasing Transparency for Homeowners

Press ReleaseMarch 7, 20230120 views

Individuals who are not licensed real estate agents will be required to notify homeowners of that fact before soliciting for a sale thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Michael Testa and approved today by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Committee Clears Singer Bill that Would Assign “Kinship Guardian Advocate” to Caregivers

Press ReleaseMarch 7, 20230137 views

The Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee approved legislation today sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would require the DCF to appoint a kinship guardian advocate to a caregiver during the kinship legal guardianship process.

Singer Bill that Would Increase Aid for Assisted Living Facilities Clears Committee

Press ReleaseMarch 7, 20230146 views

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would increase the Medicaid per diem rate for assisted living facilities was approved today by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.

Bramnick Calls for Consumer Insurance Advocate in Trenton to Fight for Patients

Press ReleaseMarch 4, 20230270 views

Sen. Jon Bramnick said new legislation would ensure that patients and other insurance customers have someone fighting for them in Trenton.

Testa: Murphy’s School Aid Cuts Will Be Devastating for Schools, Students & Property Taxpayers

Press ReleaseMarch 3, 20230298 views

Sen. Michael Testa said state school aid cuts announced today by the Murphy administration will be devastating for schools, students, and property taxpayers in the 1st Legislative District.

Corrado Bill Increasing Funding for Code Blue Shelters Advances

Press ReleaseMarch 3, 20230170 views

Sen. Corrado’s bill that provides additional funding for qualified Code Blue Shelters was approved by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Holzapfel, McGuckin & Catalano Blast Huge Cuts by Gov. Murphy to Brick, Toms River & Seaside Heights Schools

Press ReleaseMarch 3, 20230223 views

Sen. Jim Holzapfel, Asm. Greg McGuckin, and Asm. John Catalano blasted huge cuts to several school districts in the 10th Legislative District that were just announced as part of Gov. Phil Murphy’s FY 2024 state budget proposal.

Bucco: How Many More Dead Whales Need to Wash Ashore Before Gov. Murphy Does Something?

Press ReleaseMarch 3, 20230157 views

After another whale washed ashore on a New Jersey beach this morning, Sen. Anthony M. Bucco asked how many more dead whales will it take for Gov. Phil Murphy to do something.

Oroho, Testa & Steinhardt Slam Murphy’s Budget Cuts to Rural Municipal Aid

Press ReleaseMarch 3, 20230239 views

Senate Republicans said millions of dollars in budget cuts to Open Space PILOT Aid in Gov. Phil Murphy’s FY 2024 state budget proposal will drive property tax increases in more than 100 small rural communities across New Jersey.

Bucco Bill to Further Streamline Electronic Construction Permits & Inspections Advances

Press ReleaseMarch 3, 20230144 views

Sen. Bucco’s bill that further streamlines the electronic system for permits and inspections was approved by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Committee Advances Connors-Rumpf-Gove Veterans’ Housing Legislation

Press ReleaseMarch 3, 20230147 views

The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Connors, Rumpf & Gove that would permit a portion of municipal development trust funds to be spent on housing affordability assistance to veterans.

Shore lawmakers eye Murphy’s massive budget surplus for taxpayers, schools, economy

Press ReleaseMarch 2, 20230303 views

New Jersey lawmakers representing Monmouth and Ocean counties called on Governor Murphy to reinvest the state’s budget surplus in response to the Governor’s recent budget address.

O’Scanlon: Murphy Should Explain Cuts in Municipal Aid & Delays in Assistance for Rising Health Care Costs that Will Drive Property Tax Increases

Press ReleaseMarch 2, 20230119 views

Sen. Declan O’Scanlon said Gov. Phil Murphy should explain cuts to municipal aid that appear in his budget proposal for next year, which will drive large property tax increases when paired with soaring health benefit costs for local governments.

Oroho Says Massive Spending Increases, Failed Tax Relief Are Hallmarks of Murphy’s Budget Proposal

Press ReleaseMarch 1, 20230141 views

Senate Republican Leader Steven Oroho said Gov. Phil Murphy’s latest budget increases spending by billions while missing the mark on tax relief, school funding, and transparency.

Senate Republicans Comment on Murphy’s FY 2024 Budget Proposal

Press ReleaseMarch 1, 20230104 views

Senate Republicans commented on Gov. Phil Murphy’s FY 2024 budget proposal saying it’s a massive increase in spending, doesn’t provide inflation relief or transparency, and continues harmful cuts to hundreds of school districts.

Bramnick Bill Permits Stalking Victims to Obtain Restraining Order Against Strangers

Press ReleaseFebruary 28, 20230279 views

Sen. Bramnick’s bill that permits stalking victims to obtain restraining orders against strangers was passed by the New Jersey Senate.

Stanfield Bill That Expands Street Vending Laws for Veterans Advances

Press ReleaseFebruary 28, 20230208 views

Sen. Stanfield’s bill that allows honorably discharged veterans to sell goods in more locations was advanced by the State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Prevention Senate Committee.

Senate Approves Oroho Bill that Would Protect Individuals with Disabilities

Press ReleaseFebruary 28, 20230141 views

Parents of children with disabilities may soon be able to file a complaint for guardianship six months before a child reaches the age of 18 thanks to bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Steven Oroho and approved today by the New Jersey Senate.

Senate Democrats Block Pennacchio’s Effort to Enact 30-Day Moratorium on Wind Farm Surveys to Investigate Whale Deaths

Press ReleaseFebruary 28, 20230148 views

New Jersey Senate Democrats blocked an effort by Sen. Joe Pennacchio to enact a 30-day moratorium on wind farm survey work to determine if there’s a link to a sudden surge in whale deaths along the Jersey Shore.

Senate Passes Bramnick Bill That Forces Telemarketers to Identify Themselves within 30 Seconds

Press ReleaseFebruary 28, 20230215 views

Sen. Jon Bramnick’s bill requiring telemarketers to identify themselves and what they’re selling within the first 30 seconds of a call was passed by the New Jersey Senate.

Senate Clears Stanfield/Bucco Resolution Designating April 14 as “Military Child Appreciation Day”

Press ReleaseFebruary 28, 20230167 views

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 New Jersey Senate.

Senate Approves Singer/Testa Resolution Commemorating the 127th Anniversary of the Jewish War Veterans of the US

Press ReleaseFebruary 28, 20230136 views

Legislation sponsored by Sens. Robert Singer and Michael Testa that would commemorate the 127th anniversary of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States was approved today by the New Jersey Senate.