Testa: Murphy’s Energy Master Plan is a Disaster Plan
Sen. Michael Testa blasted Gov. Murphy’s Energy Master Plan that will add $155 billion to electric bills and cost NJ families more than $252 billion.
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Bipartisan Motor Vehicle and Pedestrian Safety Legislation Clears Senate
The New Jersey Senate approved legislation sponsored by Sens. Anthony Bucco and Steven Oroho that would impose certain safety requirements on motorists when overtaking pedestrians and bicyclists.
Testa/Sweeney Bill to Allow Mobile Barbershops Earns Final Legislative Approval
Legislation that would allow mobile barbershops and hair salons to operate in the state, sponsored by Sen. Mike Testa and Senate President Steve Sweeney, that received final legislative approval from the Senate.
Connors, Rumpf & Gove Hail Signing of Senior Community COVID Legal Immunity Bill
Sen. Christopher Connors, Asm. Brian Rumpf, and Asw. DiAnne Gove hailed the signing of S-3584 as a statutory means of protecting senior communities from potentially expensive pandemic-related lawsuits now.
Kean Bill Protecting Patients of Rare Diseases Signed by Governor
The Governor signed legislation sponsored by Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean establishing the New Jersey Rare Disease Advisory Council to ensure those suffering from unusual conditions receive suitable care.
Senate Gives Final Legislative Approval to Sweeney-Gopal-O’Scanlon School Regionalization Bill
Legislation sponsored by Senate President Steve Sweeney and Senators Vin Gopal and Declan O’Scanlon to encourage the creation of K-12 regional and countywide school districts earned final legislative approval today.
Oroho Bill Allowing Longer Work Week for Teen Employees Becomes Law
Sen. Steve Oroho’s legislation to help small businesses fill job opening this summer was signed into law by the Governor.
Oroho: Will Governor Use Federal Funds to Stop $300 Million July 4th Employer Tax Increase?
Sen. Steven Oroho said it appears possible that Gov. Phil Murphy will use federal funds as proposed by Republicans to stop a major tax increase on New Jersey employers.
Pennacchio Encourages Governor to sign Multi-Generation Housing Bill and Work with Legislature to Protect Senior Citizens
Sen. Joe Pennacchio’s legislation to help make it easier for families to care for senior loved ones in multi-generation housing awaits Gov. Murphy’s signature.
Murphy Not Doing Enough to End New York’s Unfair Taxation of New Jersey Residents
Sen. Steven Oroho said Gov. Phil Murphy isn’t doing enough to end New York’s unfair taxation of former commuters who now work from home in New Jersey some or all of the time.
Senate Republicans Call on Gov. Murphy to Explain Pork Spending Before Budget Is Signed
The Republican members of the Senate Budget Committee continued their push for transparency in the budget process with a new call for Gov. Phil Murphy to fully explain the hundreds of millions of pork spending in the FY 2022 State Budget he will sign into law this morning.
Holzapfel Bill to Help Seniors with Prescription Drug Costs Signed into Law
Senior residents struggling with the high cost of prescription medicine will be helped by legislation sponsored by Sen. Jim Holzapfel and signed into law.
Senate Approves Testa Bill Exempting Commercial Fisherman from State Unemployment Tax
Legislation approved by the Senate and sponsored by Sen. Michael Testa would exempt commercial fisherman from state unemployment tax.
McGuckin wants to lose the fat, says his district needs more of bloated Murphy budget
Sen. Jim Holzapfel, Asm. Greg McGuckin and Asm. John Catalano said the budget passed in Trenton today highlights the misplaced priorities of the Democrats and will drain some Ocean County schools of their rightfully deserved funding.
9th District Delegation Votes Against Sanctuary State Bill that Would Eliminate Effective Tool to Deter Illegal Immigration
Sen. Christopher Connors, Asm. Brian Rumpf and Asw. DiAnne Gove voted against a Democrat bill they said was another attempt to establish New Jersey as a sanctuary state.
O’Scanlon: Democrats’ Lack of Budget Transparency Is Shameful
Sen. Declan O’Scanlon said a total lack of budget transparency demonstrated by New Jersey Democrats was shameful after tens of billions of dollars of spending was approved with minimal information available to legislators or the public.
Pennacchio Calls for Learning, Healing on State’s First Juneteenth Holiday
New Jersey’s first Juneteenth state holiday is a lesson in American history, and Senator Joe Pennacchio said it is also an opportunity to unify the races.
Oroho: Democrats Proposing No Significant New Tax Relief for New Jerseyans
Statement from Sen. Steven Oroho on a budget-related announcement from Gov. Phil Murphy and Democratic legislative issues.
Schepisi Bill Allowing Paramedics to Administer Buprenorphine Approved by Senate
Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Holly Schepisi that allows paramedics to administer buprenorphine was approved by the New Jersey Senate.
Corrado Bill Encouraging School Districts to Team with Universities to Train In-School Mental Health Providers Clears Senate
Mental health services in New Jersey schools would be enhanced under legislation sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado passed by the Senate.
Bucco Bill Supporting the Needs of Individuals with Disabilities in the Workforce Advances
State residents with disabilities would have better access to adequate employment opportunities under legislation sponsored by Sen. Anthony M. Bucco and approved by the Senate.
Kean Bill that Would Stabilize State Funding for Higher Education Clears Senate
The Senate approved Sen. Tom Kean’s bill that would help ensure predictable state funding for New Jersey’s higher education institutions.
O’Scanlon Bill Allowing Electronic Authorization for Medical Cannabis Patients Clears Senate with Gov’s Recommendations
Sen. Declan O’Scanlon’s legislation that would allow patients to be authorized for medical marijuana by telemedicine moved closer to enactment with the Senate’s concurrence with Gov. Murphy’s recommendations.
Bucco Legislation to Fund Pediatric Cancer Research Clears Senate
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tony Bucco to fund pediatric cancer research in New Jersey has been approved by the New Jersey Senate.
Bateman Bill Emphasizing NJ’s Clean Energy Goals Endorsed by Senate
Sen. Kip Batemen’s legislation advanced by the Senate codifies New Jersey commitment to ambitious renewable energy goals to help the environment.
Pennacchio, Singer Introduce Legislation to Keep Peace in NJ Streets
Sen. Joe Pennacchio and Sen. Robert Singer introduced legislation strengthening laws preventing violent outbreaks like the incident in Long Branch on June 19.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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’ …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …