Senator Bramnick’s Bill to Fight New York State’s Unfair Tax Treatment Becomes Law
Sen. Jon Bramnick’s bill that combats New York State’s excessive and unfair taxation of New Jersey residents was signed into law today.
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Governor Signs Bucco Bill Keeping Federal Aid in School Districts that Educate Military Students
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tony Bucco that would help school districts better utilize state military impact aid for the benefit of students was signed into law today by Gov. Murphy.
Schepisi Bill that Would Increase the Safety of Drinking Water Signed into Law
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Holly Schepisi that would help municipally-owned water companies comply with new DEP regulations while still being able to provide water to customers was signed into law today by Gov. Murphy.
District 30 Legislators: Governor Murphy’s Outrageous EV Mandate Will Make NJ More Unaffordable
District 30 Lawmakers said Gov. Murphy and Trenton Democrats are making New Jersey even more unaffordable through a new mandate that requires car manufacturers to only sell zero-emission electric vehicles in New Jersey by 2035.
Durr: Governor Murphy Files Rule to Ban Gas Cars, Then Says Consumers Under No “Obligation” to Buy EVs
Sen. Ed Durr said Gov. Murphy was being disingenuous by announcing a rule that would force manufacturers to sell only zero-emission electric vehicles in New Jersey by 2035, and then telling New Jerseyans they are under no “obligation” to buy them.
Senate Republicans Ask NJ TRANSIT for Information on Expensive New Gateway Center Lease
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco and Sen. Declan O’Scanlon sent a letter today to NJ TRANSIT President Kevin Corbett asking for documents related to the agency’s recent lease of expensive office space in Gateway Center.
Trenton Can’t Get it Right on the State Budget – Not Even Close
Hundreds of millions of dollars in Christmas Tree-political projects, reckless deficit spending, and a jaw-dropping lack of transparency undermined the $54 billion State Budget that taxpayers will pay a steep price for in the future.
O’Scanlon Introduces Bill to Reduce Vehicle Registration Violations
Sen. Declan O’Scanlon introduced legislation that would permit New Jersey drivers to renew their vehicle’s registration for more than one year to reduce vehicle registration violations.
Senator Testa Applauds Additional Funding for Manufacturing Voucher Program
Sen. Michael Testa commended Governor Murphy for providing additional funding for the New Jersey Manufacturing Voucher Program.
Schepisi Bill to Raise Awareness for Victims of Fentanyl Poisoning Becomes Law
Sen. Holly Schepisi’s bill that would designate July 14th of each year as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Day was signed into law today.
Bucco Statement on Murphy Administration’s Transit Deal With Onyx/Gateway
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco issued a statement in response to the lack of transparency displayed by the Murphy Administration and NJ Transit over their recent deal with Onyx/Gateway to lease a costly new headquarters in Newark.
Bucco: BPU Pulls Rushed Building Decarbonization Plan from Agenda
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco said the BPU has pulled the approval of a ‘building decarbonization’ plan from its agenda after legislators, the Division of Rate Counsel, and other stakeholders expressed serious concerns.
VIDEO: Governor Murphy just gave BIG WIND a BIG GOVERNMENT bailout!
Governor Phil Murphy just gave BIG WIND a BIG GOVERNMENT bailout. Subscribe to the NJ Senate Republicans channel on YouTube. He took $1 BILLION from utility customers and gave it to a HUGE foreign wind developer. New Jersey families and businesses are already paying […]
Testa: BPU Overstepping Its Authority with Plan to “Decarbonize” New Jersey
Sen. Michael Testa said the BPU would be overstepping its authority if it adopts a plan to begin the ‘decarbonization’ of New Jersey’s many homes and buildings.
In Newly-Released Docs, Scientists Seemingly Admit COVID Origins Paper Was Meant To Cover For China, Play Politics
In Newly-Released Docs, Scientists Seemingly Admit COVID Origins Paper Was
Bucco Says Murphy Shouldn’t Circumvent Legislature When Implementing His Expensive and Extreme Green Energy Plan
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco said Gov. Phil Murphy is trying to circumvent the Legislature as he moves forward with implementing his expensive and extreme green energy plan.
Polistina Bill Authorizing Online Gaming Through 2028 Signed Into Law
Sen. Vince Polistina’s bill that supports and extends casinos’ use of online gambling through 2028 was signed into law.
Foreign Left-Wing Billionaire Is Influencing American Politics Through ‘Loophole’, Watchdog Says
Foreign Left-Wing Billionaire Is Influencing American Politics Through ‘Loophole’, Watchdog
Former NYC mayor should be disbarred, panel says
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Bucco and Stanfield Bill Protecting Tax Benefits for Seniors Becomes Law
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Anthony M. Bucco and Sen. Jean Stanfield that provides a one-time income exemption for seniors to avoid losing tax benefits under the Senior Freeze Program was signed into law.
Bucco Bill Enhancing Punishments for Auto Theft Crimes Signed Into Law
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco’s bill that targets auto theft trafficking networks and expands penalties for offenders was signed into law.
10th District Legislators: Democrats’ Soft-on-Crime Legislation Will Put New Jersey at Risk
District 10 lawmakers issued a stern warning about public safety after Democrats passed legislation that will help violent criminals evade prison time.
Pennacchio Statement on the Tragic Loss of Two Newark Firefighters
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.
Bucco Mourns Firefighters Killed Battling Cargo Ship Fire at Port Newark
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco mourned the tragic loss of two Newark firefighters who were killed in the line of duty while battling a cargo ship fire at Port Newark.
Testa Responds to Murphy’s Bailout of Foreign Wind Company at Ratepayer Expense
Sen. Michael Testa responded to Gov. Murphy’s signing of legislation that provides a massive bailout to a foreign wind company at the expense of New Jersey utility customers.
District 10 Lawmakers Slam Democrats For Budget Chaos
District 10 lawmakers criticized Gov. Murphy and Trenton Democrats for their lack of transparency and accountability during the final days of their fiscal year 2024 budget negotiations.
UK banks should not close accounts over customers’ politics, minister says
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Senate Clears Polistina Bill Authorizing Online Gaming Through 2028
The New Jersey Senate passed legislations sponsored by Sen. Vince Polistina that supports and extends casinos’ use of online gambling through 2028.
Senate Clears Senator Bramnick’s Bill to Fight New York State’s Unfair Tax Treatment
Sen. Jon Bramnick’s bill that combats New York State’s excessive and unfair taxation of New Jersey residents was passed by the New Jersey Senate.
Senate Clears Bucco and Stanfield Bill Protecting Tax Benefits for Seniors
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Anthony Bucco and Sen. Jean Stanfield that would provide a one-time income exemption for seniors to avoid losing tax benefits under the Senior Freeze program was passed by the New Jersey Senate.
Corrado Bill Addressing School Bus Shortage Clears Senate
Sen. Kristin Corrado’s legislation that would extend the service life of school buses to address the shortage of school transportation vehicles was passed by the New Jersey Senate.
Senate Approves Testa Bill to Invest in Coastal Communities
Sen. Michael Testa’s bill that would establish a Boardwalk Preservation Fund to construct, repair, and maintain boardwalks and structures throughout the state’s coastal communities was passed by the New Jersey Senate.
Senator Pennacchio: Democrats’ Budget Comedies Continue
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 Clears Singer Bill Increasing Reimbursement Rates for “SUD” Treatment
A measure sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would increase Medicaid reimbursement for in-person partial care substance use disorder (SUD) treatment was approved today by the New Jersey Senate.
Singer Bill that Would Increase Aid for Assisted Living Facilities Advanced by Senate
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would increase the Medicaid reimbursement rate for assisted living facilities and comprehensive personal care homes was approved today by the New Jersey Senate.
Senate Clears Bramnick Bill Targeting “SLAPP” Suits
The New Jersey Senate approved legislation today sponsored by Senator Jon Bramnick that would establish an expedited process to dismiss SLAPP suits.
Approved: Singer Bill Establishing Reimbursement Rate for Traumatic Brain Injury Nursing Facilities
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would establish a minimum NJ FamilyCare reimbursement rate for traumatic brain injury special care nursing facilities was advanced today by the New Jersey Senate.
VIDEO: Testa & O’Scanlon Call Out Democrats for Voting on State Budget with No Bill, Inaccurate Information
The Senate Budget & Appropriations Committee voted on the FY 2024 State Budget last night before it was even written (over Republican objections), with only an error-filled scoresheet provided to legislators that failed to include more than $1 billion of spending added by Democrats at […]
Testa Says Democrats Trying to Blame OLS for Their Budget Mess
Sen. Michael Testa said Democrat leaders are trying to blame OLS for their own inability to stop the feeding frenzy at the budget trough.
Durr Opposes Bill Redirecting $1 Billion of Ratepayer Relief to Foreign Wind Farm Developer
Sen.Ed Durr expressed his strong opposition to legislation that would redirect up to $1 billion from ratepayers to a foreign company that is building a disputed wind farm off the coast of New Jersey.
Bill to Ban Speculative Ticketing Introduced by 10th District Legislators
In an effort to address the concerns with the reselling of tickets by prohibiting tentative ticket sales also known as “speculative ticketing,” District 10 Lawmakers have introduced a bill aimed at stopping this deceptive trade practice.
Bramnick Bill Targeting “SLAPP” Suits Clears Budget Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Jon Bramnick that would establish an expedited process to dismiss SLAPP suits was approved today by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
Committee Advances Singer Bill Establishing Reimbursement Rate for Traumatic Brain Injury Special Care Nursing Facilities
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would establish a minimum NJ FamilyCare reimbursement rate for traumatic brain injury special care nursing facilities was approved today by committee.
Singer Bill that Increases Reimbursement Rates for Substance Use Disorder Treatment Clears Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would increase Medicaid reimbursement for in-person partial care substance use disorder (SUD) treatment cleared the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
Committee Approves Singer Measure that Would Increase Aid for Assisted Living Facilities
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would increase the Medicaid reimbursement rate for assisted living facilities was advanced today by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
Senate Approves Schepisi Bill to Raise Awareness for Victims of Fentanyl Poisoning
Sen. Holly Schepisi’s bill that would designate July 14th of each year as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Day was passed by the New Jersey Senate.
Polistina Bill Expanding PFRS and SPRS Beneficiaries Passes Senate
Sen. Vince Polistina’s bill that expands the eligibility of surviving children to receive pension benefits from deceased family members of the SPRS and the PFRS was passed by the New Jersey Senate.
Senate Approves O’Scanlon Bill That Prioritizes School Funding
Sen. Declan O’Scanlon’s bill that would exempt certain school districts from state aid cuts was passed by the New Jersey Senate.
Oroho Bill that Would Increase Financial Transparency Clears Senate
New Jerseyans may soon have access to a user-friendly report that summarizes the contents of the NJ Annual Financial Report thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Steven Oroho and approved today by the NJ Senate.
Senate Advances Pennacchio Bill Establishing “Atomic Veterans Day” in New Jersey
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Joe Pennacchio designating July 16 of each year as Atomic Veterans Day was approved today by the New Jersey Senate.