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Durr Calls for Pause in Surveying for Wind Farms as More Dead Whales Wash Ashore

February 2, 2023

Sen. Ed Durr joined a growing chorus of state and federal lawmakers in calling for a pause in wind farm development activities as more dead whales continue to wash ashore.

VIDEO: Bramnick Bill Would Protect More Victims from Stalkers and Harassment

February 2, 2023

Many people who are being stalked or repeatedly harassed can’t get restraining orders under current New Jersey law. Sen. Jon Bramnick is sponsoring a bill that would make it easier for more victims to get help.

Testa: Unconstitutional Gun Laws Passed by Trenton Democrats “Falling Like Dominos” in Federal Court

February 1, 2023

Sen. Michael Testa said the unconstitutional guns laws passed by Trenton Democrats are ‘falling like dominos’ after another was blocked in federal court, the second this week.

Bucco: Murphy’s Extreme Green Energy Plan Could Cost New Jerseyans $1.4 Trillion

February 1, 2023

Sen. Anthony Bucco said it could cost New Jerseyans a whopping $1.4 trillion to implement Gov. Phil Murphy’s Energy Master Plan, according to a new estimate.

Durr Says It’s Clear Democrats’ New Gun Law Will Be Struck Down After Another Court Loss

January 31, 2023

Sen. Ed Durr responded after a federal judge blocked the enforcement of additional sections of a new law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy that establishes unconstitutional restrictions on the concealed carry of firearms in New Jersey.

Governor Signs Corrado Bill Improving Safety of Roads and Public Transit for People with Disabilities

January 31, 2023

Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities may soon be able to enjoy safer, more mobility friendly streets thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado and signed into law today by Gov. Murphy.

O’Scanlon Statement on Oroho’s Decision to Not Seek Re-election

January 31, 2023

Statement from Sen. Declan O’Scanlon on Sen. Steven Oroho’s decision not to seek re-election.

O’Scanlon Bill to Help Crime Victims Clears Law & Public Safety Committee

January 31, 2023

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 Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.

Stanfield Legislation Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Advances Through Committee

January 31, 2023

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.

Stanfield Legislation Requiring BPU to Open Electrical Grid to New Energy Sources Advances

January 31, 2023

Sen. Jean Stanfield’s bill requiring the BPU to find solutions that would allow additional energy sources to connect to the electrical grid was approved by the Senate Environment and Energy Committee.

Bucco Comments on Oroho’s Decision to Not Run Again

January 31, 2023

Statement from Sen. Anthony Bucco on Sen. Steven Oroho’s decision not to seek re-election.

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

January 31, 2023

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

January 31, 2023

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.

Singer Bill that Would Increase Career Opportunities for Military Spouses Advances

January 31, 2023

Sen. Robert Singer’s legislation that would waive occupational licensing fees for active-duty military spouses was approved today by the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee.

Committee Advances Singer Bill that Would Exempt Certain Customers from Early Termination Fees

January 27, 2023

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 approved today by the Senate Commerce Committee.

Bramnick Bill Forcing Telemarketers to Identify Themselves within 30 Seconds Advances

January 27, 2023

Sen. Jon Bramnick’s bill requiring telemarketers to identify themselves and what they’re selling within the first 30 seconds of a call has passed the Senate Commerce Committee.

Testa Calls Purchase of SUVs with Pandemic Funds to Chauffeur Democrat Leaders Disturbing

January 27, 2023

Sen. Michael Testa said it’s disturbing that Gov. Murphy and Democrat leaders chose to spend more than $500,000 of pandemic relief funds to buy new SUVs for the State Police to chauffeur them around the state.

Testa/O’Scanlon: You Know Murphy’s Mismanagement of SHBP Rate Hikes Is Bad When Dysfunctional Trenton Looks Smart for Jumping Ship

January 26, 2023

Sen. Michael Testa and Sen. Declan O’Scanlon said a decision by the City of Trenton to leave the State Health Benefits Plan for a private insurer to avoid a 23% increase could signal a coming exodus of local governments from the state plan.

Pennacchio Highlights Reforms After AG Launches Investigation Into Voting Machine Problems

January 25, 2023

In response to a new investigation launched by the Attorney General into Monmouth County voting machine problems, Sen. Joe Pennacchio called on the Senate to advance his legislation that would require open source voting technology.

Republican Budget Members Blast Murphy Administration Plans to Tax Cloud Computing & Software Subscription Services

January 25, 2023

Republican members of the Senate Budget Committee blasted a new report from the Murphy Administration that calls for the taxation of cloud computing and software subscription services.

Bucco: It’s No Shock Murphy is Delaying Hearings on His Expensive Green Energy Plan

January 24, 2023

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco said it’s no shock that Gov. Phil Murphy is pushing back hearings on his increasingly unpopular Energy Master Plan until ‘later in the year.’ With all 120 seats in the Legislature on the ballot this fall, Bucco said the delay is purely political.

Southern Shore Lawmakers Say Unprecedented Whale Deaths Warrant Suspension of Offshore Wind Projects

January 24, 2023

Sen. Michael Testa, Asm. Erik Simonsen, and Asm. Antwan McClellan are intensifying calls to suspend offshore wind projects following an unprecedented number of whale deaths along the coasts of New Jersey and New York.

VIDEO: What’s the Next Extreme Plan Democrats are COOKING UP for New Jerseyans?

January 21, 2023January 21, 2023

What’s the next extreme plan Democrats are COOKING UP for New Jerseyans?

O’Scanlon: WTF JBOC?

January 21, 2023

Sen. Declan O’Scanlon responded with dismay to the Joint Budget Oversight Committee’s continuing failure to consider plans to put billions in idle pandemic and debt relief funds to effective use.

Oroho: New Jerseyans Can’t Afford More of Murphy’s Expensive Green Energy Extremism

January 21, 2023January 21, 2023

Sen. Steven Oroho responded to Gov. Phil Murphy’s announcement that planning has begun for the next iteration of his Energy Master Plan by warning that New Jerseyans can’t afford his existing green energy roadmap.

VIDEO: How Bad Is NJ for Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs Under Gov. Murphy & Trenton Democrats?

January 21, 2023January 21, 2023

NJ Governor Phil Murphy - Artists rendering.

How bad is New Jersey for small businesses and entrepreneurs under Gov. Murphy and Trenton Democrats? The answer is shocking…

Testa Remembers Victims of Tragic Seton Hall Dormitory Fire on 23rd Anniversary

February 3, 2023January 20, 2023

Sen. Michael Testa remembered the victims of the Boland Hall dormitory fire at Seton Hall University on the 23rd anniversary of the tragic event.

Bucco Bill that Would Help Economically Disadvantaged College Students Clears Committee

January 21, 2023January 20, 2023

Building at Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

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

January 21, 2023January 20, 2023

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 approved today by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.

Committee Approves Singer Bill Establishing Minimum Reimbursement Rate for Traumatic Brain Injury Special Care Nursing Facilities

January 21, 2023January 20, 2023

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.

10th District Lawmakers Introduce Bill Mandating State Board of Education to Meet in Person

January 20, 2023

District 10 lawmakers introduced legislation requiring members of the New Jersey State Board of Education to attend Board meetings in person while giving parents the ability to access these meetings both publicly and virtually.

Oroho/Pennacchio Bill Will Protect Right to Buy and Use Gas Stoves and Appliances

January 21, 2023January 19, 2023

Sen. Steven Oroho and Sen. Joe Pennacchio will introduce legislation protecting the right of New Jerseyans to buy and use gas stoves and appliances.

VIDEO: Gov. Murphy Said “No New Taxes” in 2023. He Must Mean Except for…

January 19, 2023

Governor Phil Murphy said there’d be no new taxes in 2023. Sorry, Phil, New Jersey knows the truth.

VIDEO: The REAL State of the State Under Gov. Murphy & Trenton Democrats

January 17, 2023

Governor Phil Murphy delivered HIS State of the State address this week. Here’s the REAL state of the state under Gov. Murphy and Trenton Democrats.

Oroho: Federal Judge Confirms Murphy’s New Concealed Carry Law Is Likely Unconstitutional, Issues Temporary Order Preventing Enforcement

January 13, 2023

After a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order to prevent Gov. Murphy’s unconstitutional new restrictions on concealed carry permit holders from being enforced, Sen. Steven Oroho said it’s a victory for the 2nd Amendment and the rights of law-abiding citizens to protect themselves.

Bucco Says “I Told You So” After Federal Judge Blocks Enforcement of New Concealed Carry Restrictions Imposed by Democrats

January 13, 2023

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco responded after a federal judge blocked enforcement of new concealed carry restrictions that were advanced by New Jersey Democrats and signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy last month.

Bucco Responds to Gov. Murphy State of the State Address With a Simple Question: Are You Better Off Today?

January 13, 2023

Sen. Anthony Bucco responded to the Governor’s State of the State address by questioning the Governor’s seemly tone-deaf portrayal of strength.

Editorial: NJ’s on the Wrong Track, but it Doesn’t Have to Stay that Way

January 13, 2023

In this response to Gov. Phil Murphy’s 2023 State of the State Address, Senate Republican Leader Steven Oroho said the outlook for New Jersey continues to get worse after five years of the Murphy administration and two decades of full Democrat control of the Legislature.

Holzapfel, McGuckin & Catalano Introduce Bill to Implement Comprehensive Ban of TikTok on All State Devices

January 13, 2023

Sen. Jim Holzapfel and Asm. Greg McGuckin and John Catalano introduced legislation to implement a comprehensive ban TikTok on all State government devices. A recent directive from the Murphy administration only applies to the Executive Branch.

O’Scanlon: Our Kids are Buying and Ingesting Unregulated Delta 8 THC Products Laced with Potentially Harmful Chemicals. It’s Time Someone Gave a Damn

January 13, 2023

Sen. Declan O’Scanlon introduced legislation today to create a regulatory framework to address the growing problem of psychoactive hemp derived products being sold in New Jersey.

Committee Clears Singer Bill that Would Allow Online Training for Zoning Board Members

January 13, 2023

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 Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Schepisi Bill that Would Increase the Safety of Drinking Water Advanced by Committee

January 13, 2023

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

January 13, 2023

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.

Senator Polistina Calls for Suspension of All Offshore Wind Development Activity Following Multiple Whale Deaths

January 13, 2023

After six dead whales washed up on area beaches, Sen. Vince Polistina urged Gov. Phil Murphy to order a suspension of all offshore wind development activities so that a full and proper investigation can be conducted to determine any connection between the deaths and ongoing work.