Senate Democrats voted again to block the passage of bipartisan legislation to reform the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. During Thursday’s Senate session, Senate Republican Leader Tom
Senate Passes Holzapfel Bill to Prevent Children’s Access to Loaded Firearms
Senator Jim Holzapfel’s (R-10) legislation to increase penalties for leaving a loaded firearm within easy access of a minor resulting in injury or death was approved by the New Jersey
Pennacchio: What About Reform for DRPA?
Senator Joe Pennacchio (R—Morris, Passaic) issued the following statement today after Senate Democrats voted in favor of dead-end reforms for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, while
Senate Passes Kean Ethics Bill to Make Local Government More Accountable
The New Jersey Senate passed legislation sponsored by Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean to strengthen local government accountability and ethics, in part, by transferring oversight at the municipal and county
Beck Announces Increased State School Funding for Freehold & Red Bank
Senator Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth) announced that additional school funding for Freehold, Red Bank and other under-adequacy districts is included in New Jersey’s proposed FY2017 budget. Sen. Jennifer Beck was joined by
Oroho Statement on Governor’s Budget Address
Senator Steven Oroho (R-Sussex, Warren, Morris) issued the following statement regarding the Governor’s budget address and the upcoming legislative budget season: Sen. Steven Oroho said that in upcoming budgeting process
Connors, Rumpf & Gove: Small Businesses & Seniors Will Be Hit Hard by Minimum Wage Increase
Imposing more state mandates will have a chilling effect on New Jersey’s economy warned the 9th Legislative District delegation, following the announcement of what is the latest in a string
Connors, Rumpf & Gove Are ‘NO’ Votes on Gas Tax Increase
Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove want their position to be known to legislative colleagues and special interests bent on increasing New Jersey’s
Bucco Introduces Now-Bipartisan Bill to Help Keep & Attract Employers
Senate Republican Budget Officer Anthony Bucco introduced legislation to help address exactly why employers leave New Jersey, in the aftermath of the Mercedes-Benz’s impending move of 1,000 jobs to Georgia.
Holzapfel and McGuckin Introduce Bill Reducing Wages for Civilly Committed Sexually Violent Predators
Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblyman Greg McGuckin of the 10th Legislative District have introduced legislation, S-2607/A-4095, which would require civilly committed sexually violent predators to be paid the same rate
Addiego, Brown & Rodriguez-Gregg Laud Gov. Christie for Getting New Jersey Back to Work
Senator Dawn Marie Addiego, Assemblyman Christopher J. Brown and Assemblywoman Maria Rodriguez-Gregg (all R-8) issued the following statements on Gov. Christie’s State of the State address: Governor Chris Christie gives
Beck Statement on Port Ambrose LNG Public Hearing
Senator Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth) released the following statement regarding the public hearing on the Port Ambrose LNG facility held at the Eatontown Sheraton on January 8, 2015: Sen. Jennifer Beck speaking
Oroho Legislation Establishing “Senator Robert E. Littell Memorial Highway” Advanced
The Senate Transportation Committee voted unanimously to advance legislation sponsored by Senator Steve Oroho (R-Sussex, Warren, Morris) renaming State Highway Route 15 in Sussex County in honor of the late
Committee Advances Kyrillos Bill to Allow Hunting for Working People, Help NJ Economy
The Senate Environment and Energy Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Joe Kyrillos to allow hunting of game animals on every day of the week, during established hunting seasons. Legislation
Allen Bill Granting Free Copy of a Veteran’s Death Certificate Signed
Senator Diane Allen (R-Burlington) issued the following statement after legislation she sponsored granting free death certificates to veterans was signed into law today by Acting Governor Kim Guadagno. Family members
Pennacchio Announces New Senate Republican Bills to Foster Job Creation, Retention
Following the most-recent news of a major New Jersey employer reportedly going to move its operations and employees to a more affordable, business-friendly state, Assistant Senate Republican Leader Joe Pennacchio
Connors, Rumpf & Gove Oppose Construction of Offshore LNG Terminal
In response to the proposed construction of the Port Ambrose deepwater liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal off of New Jersey’s coastline, Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and
Holzapfel, Wolfe & McGuckin Bill to Rename Route 35 Bridge Signed Into Law
Bridge to Be Named the “Veterans of All Wars Memorial Bridge” Legislation designating the State Highway Route 35 bridge between Brielle and Point Pleasant Beach as the “Veterans of All