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Pennacchio Bill to Credit Students for Completing Fire Academy Courses Clears Committee

December 1, 2023

Sen. Joe Pennacchio’s bill that would provide course credits for high school students who become volunteer firefighters was approved by the Senate Education Committee.

Pennacchio Criticizes Murphy Administration Over Lack of Parental Rights in Education

October 20, 2023

TRENTON, NJ – Senator Joe Pennacchio vocalized strong criticism towards the Murphy Administration’s stance on parental rights concerning education, following a recent FDU poll which …

Singer, Pennacchio Denounce Hamas Attack on Israel

October 10, 2023

TRENTON, NJ – Following recent terrorist attacks by Hamas into Israel, Senators Joe Pennacchio and Bob Singer have strongly denounced the acts and are urging …

Pennacchio Calls for Immediate Special Voting Session on Parental Rights Prior to the New School Year Beginning

August 25, 2023

Sen. Joe Pennacchio renewed Republican calls for a special voting session to protect parental rights.

Pennacchio Says The Murphy Administration Should Practice What They Preach

August 15, 2023

Sen. Joe Pennacchio said that Gov. Murphy should practice what he preaches in response to recent changes made by the State Board of Education.

Pennacchio: Extremism Has No Place in Educating Our Children

August 10, 2023

Sen. Joe Pennacchio blasted the Murphy administration for a recent controversial ruling made by the State Board of Education that has parents and legislators feeling concerned about the direction of education policy in New Jersey.

Pennacchio Urges Action on Bill to Protect Right to Buy and Use Gas Stoves

July 28, 2023

Sen. Joe Pennacchio urged the Legislature to take action on a bill he sponsors with Sen. Steven Oroho that protects the right of New Jerseyans to buy and use gas stoves.

Pennacchio: Murphy’s Lawsuits Go Against Absolute Right of Parents, Will Hurt At-Risk Children

July 25, 2023

Sen. Joe Pennacchio challenged Gov. Phil Murphy’s assertion that suing school districts over parental notification policies is ‘the right thing to do.’

Pennacchio Statement on the Tragic Loss of Two Newark Firefighters

July 8, 2023

Senator Joe Pennacchio issued the following statement on the passing of Augusto Acabou and Wayne Brooks, Jr., two Newark firefighters who lost their lives while battling a cargo ship fire at Port Newark.

Senator Pennacchio: Democrats’ Budget Comedies Continue

July 1, 2023

Sen. Joe Pennacchio criticized Democrat leadership and Governor Murphy for rushing through a budget that is 60% higher than when the governor first took office.

Senate Advances Pennacchio Bill Establishing “Atomic Veterans Day” in New Jersey

June 27, 2023

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Joe Pennacchio designating July 16 of each year as Atomic Veterans Day was approved today by the New Jersey Senate.

Pennacchio: Trenton Democrats Sound Cartoonish with Promises of StayNJ Tax Relief in 2026

June 22, 2023

Sen. Joe Pennacchio said Trenton Democrats sound cartoonish with promises that they’ll deliver on their big property tax relief plan starting in 2026.

Pennacchio & Bucco Vote “NO” on Bill that Would Pack More High-Density Housing into Towns

May 23, 2023

Sen. Joe Pennacchio and Sen. Anthony M. Bucco voted against legislation today that they warned would lead to higher-density housing developments in many New Jersey towns.

Pennacchio & Durr Express Support for Hanover School District Policy to Keep Parents Informed

May 19, 2023

Sen. Joe Pennacchio and Sen. Ed Durr expressed support for a policy adopted by the Hanover Township Board of Education that requires staff to notify parents when they become aware of anything that may impact a student’s well-being.

Pennacchio Introduces Legislation to Help Towns Meet Affordable Housing Obligations

May 10, 2023

Sen. Joe Pennacchio has introduced legislation that would help towns meet a significant portion of their affordable housing obligations through regional contribution agreements.

Pennacchio Lends Support to Moms Fighting Woke Policies in School Library

May 6, 2023

Sen. Joe Pennacchio expressed his support for a pair of Roxbury mothers who have been sued for expressing their concerns about sexually explicit books in their children’s school library.

Pennacchio Bill to Establish Muslim Heritage Month Signed into Law

April 30, 2023

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Joe Pennacchio that would designate January of each year as Muslim Heritage Month was signed into law today by Gov. Murphy.

Pennacchio Bill Offers Homeowners’ Tax Break to Mitigate Lead, Asbestos

March 10, 2023

Sen. Joe Pennacchio’s legislation to help homeowners remedy dangerous lead and asbestos in their homes has been approved by the Senate Environment and Energy Committee.

Pennacchio: Does Anyone in Power in Trenton Give a Sh*t About Our Veterans Homes?

February 18, 2023

A day after it was revealed that the State-run veterans home at Menlo Park was hit by hundreds of thousands of dollars of penalties for failing to care for its residents and putting their lives at risk, Sen. Joe Pennacchio asked if any of the Democrats in power in Trenton really care.