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Committee Advances Corrado Bill Creating Grant Program for Homeless Veterans Shelters

March 14, 2023

The New Jersey Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee approved Sen. Kristin Corrado’s legislation to provide additional support to homeless veterans in counties lacking veterans shelters.

Bramnick Bill Assisting Veterans Entering the Nursing Field Signed into Law

March 11, 2023

Sen. Jon Bramnick’s legislation to help alleviate the nursing shortage in New Jersey has been signed into law.

Bucco Bill to Support State Bee Population Advances

March 10, 2023

Sen. Bucco’s bill that encourages homeowners and businesses to make their property more bee friendly cleared the Senate Environment and Energy Committee.

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.

Oroho Introduces “Energy Security and Affordability Act” to Ensure Reliable Service, Lower Bills

March 9, 2023

Senate Republican Leader Steven Oroho has introduced legislation to ensure that New Jersey is powered by reliable, diverse, and affordable energy sources.

Bramnick Says Fox News Reports Denying Events of January 6 Are Absurd

March 9, 2023

Sen. Jon Bramnick said Fox News reports denying the events of January 6 at the United States Capitol are absurd.

District 10 Lawmakers to Governor: ‘Why Are You Choosing Criminals Over Children?’

March 8, 2023

Gov. Phil Murphy gets a failing grade on his state school aid proposal, say Sen. Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and John Catalano.

Corrado & Stanfield Launch “Socks for Soldiers” Collection Drive to Support Troops

March 8, 2023

Sen. Kristin Corrado and Sen. Jean Stanfield are teaming up for a ‘Socks for Soldiers’ collection drive throughout the month of March.

O’Scanlon Bill to Increase Awareness About Women’s Health Issues Advances

March 7, 2023

Sen. O’Scanlon’s bill that establishes a public awareness campaign to promote women’s reproductive health was advanced by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.

Bucco Bill Helping Newlyweds with Name Changes Clears Committee

March 7, 2023

Sen. Bucco’s bill that makes it easier for newlyweds to change their names was approved by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizen Committee.

Corrado Bill to Encourage Participation in Low Income Household Water Assistance Program Clears Committee

March 7, 2023

Sen. Corrado’s bill compelling water companies to participate in the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program was approved by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Committee Approves Testa Bill Increasing Transparency for Homeowners

March 7, 2023

Individuals who are not licensed real estate agents will be required to notify homeowners of that fact before soliciting for a sale thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Michael Testa and approved today by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Committee Clears Singer Bill that Would Assign “Kinship Guardian Advocate” to Caregivers

March 7, 2023

The Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee approved legislation today sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would require the DCF to appoint a kinship guardian advocate to a caregiver during the kinship legal guardianship process.

Singer Bill that Would Increase Aid for Assisted Living Facilities Clears Committee

March 7, 2023

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would increase the Medicaid per diem rate for assisted living facilities was approved today by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.

Former GOP Candidate Alleges She Was Offered A Bribe To Sit Out Of Politics For Two Years

March 6, 2023

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Bramnick Calls for Consumer Insurance Advocate in Trenton to Fight for Patients

March 4, 2023

Sen. Jon Bramnick said new legislation would ensure that patients and other insurance customers have someone fighting for them in Trenton.

Testa: Murphy’s School Aid Cuts Will Be Devastating for Schools, Students & Property Taxpayers

March 3, 2023

Sen. Michael Testa said state school aid cuts announced today by the Murphy administration will be devastating for schools, students, and property taxpayers in the 1st Legislative District.

Corrado Bill Increasing Funding for Code Blue Shelters Advances

March 3, 2023

Sen. Corrado’s bill that provides additional funding for qualified Code Blue Shelters was approved by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Holzapfel, McGuckin & Catalano Blast Huge Cuts by Gov. Murphy to Brick, Toms River & Seaside Heights Schools

March 3, 2023

Sen. Jim Holzapfel, Asm. Greg McGuckin, and Asm. John Catalano blasted huge cuts to several school districts in the 10th Legislative District that were just announced as part of Gov. Phil Murphy’s FY 2024 state budget proposal.

Bucco: How Many More Dead Whales Need to Wash Ashore Before Gov. Murphy Does Something?

March 3, 2023

After another whale washed ashore on a New Jersey beach this morning, Sen. Anthony M. Bucco asked how many more dead whales will it take for Gov. Phil Murphy to do something.

Oroho, Testa & Steinhardt Slam Murphy’s Budget Cuts to Rural Municipal Aid

March 3, 2023

Senate Republicans said millions of dollars in budget cuts to Open Space PILOT Aid in Gov. Phil Murphy’s FY 2024 state budget proposal will drive property tax increases in more than 100 small rural communities across New Jersey.

Bucco Bill to Further Streamline Electronic Construction Permits & Inspections Advances

March 3, 2023

Sen. Bucco’s bill that further streamlines the electronic system for permits and inspections was approved by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Committee Advances Connors-Rumpf-Gove Veterans’ Housing Legislation

March 3, 2023

The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Connors, Rumpf & Gove that would permit a portion of municipal development trust funds to be spent on housing affordability assistance to veterans.

Shore lawmakers eye Murphy’s massive budget surplus for taxpayers, schools, economy

March 2, 2023

New Jersey lawmakers representing Monmouth and Ocean counties called on Governor Murphy to reinvest the state’s budget surplus in response to the Governor’s recent budget address.

O’Scanlon: Murphy Should Explain Cuts in Municipal Aid & Delays in Assistance for Rising Health Care Costs that Will Drive Property Tax Increases

March 2, 2023

Sen. Declan O’Scanlon said Gov. Phil Murphy should explain cuts to municipal aid that appear in his budget proposal for next year, which will drive large property tax increases when paired with soaring health benefit costs for local governments.

Oroho Says Massive Spending Increases, Failed Tax Relief Are Hallmarks of Murphy’s Budget Proposal

March 1, 2023

Senate Republican Leader Steven Oroho said Gov. Phil Murphy’s latest budget increases spending by billions while missing the mark on tax relief, school funding, and transparency.

Senate Republicans Comment on Murphy’s FY 2024 Budget Proposal

March 1, 2023

Senate Republicans commented on Gov. Phil Murphy’s FY 2024 budget proposal saying it’s a massive increase in spending, doesn’t provide inflation relief or transparency, and continues harmful cuts to hundreds of school districts.

Bramnick Bill Permits Stalking Victims to Obtain Restraining Order Against Strangers

February 28, 2023

Sen. Bramnick’s bill that permits stalking victims to obtain restraining orders against strangers was passed by the New Jersey Senate.

Stanfield Bill That Expands Street Vending Laws for Veterans Advances

February 28, 2023

Sen. Stanfield’s bill that allows honorably discharged veterans to sell goods in more locations was advanced by the State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Prevention Senate Committee.

Senate Approves Oroho Bill that Would Protect Individuals with Disabilities

February 28, 2023

Parents of children with disabilities may soon be able to file a complaint for guardianship six months before a child reaches the age of 18 thanks to bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Steven Oroho and approved today by the New Jersey Senate.

Senate Democrats Block Pennacchio’s Effort to Enact 30-Day Moratorium on Wind Farm Surveys to Investigate Whale Deaths

February 28, 2023

New Jersey Senate Democrats blocked an effort by Sen. Joe Pennacchio to enact a 30-day moratorium on wind farm survey work to determine if there’s a link to a sudden surge in whale deaths along the Jersey Shore.

Senate Passes Bramnick Bill That Forces Telemarketers to Identify Themselves within 30 Seconds

February 28, 2023

Sen. Jon Bramnick’s bill requiring telemarketers to identify themselves and what they’re selling within the first 30 seconds of a call was passed by the New Jersey Senate.

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

February 28, 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 New Jersey Senate.

Senate Approves Singer/Testa Resolution Commemorating the 127th Anniversary of the Jewish War Veterans of the US

February 28, 2023

Legislation sponsored by Sens. Robert Singer and Michael Testa that would commemorate the 127th anniversary of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States was approved today by the New Jersey Senate.

Stanfield Bill that Would Promote New Jersey Historic Sites Clears Committee

February 28, 2023

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Jean Stanfield that would allow the NJ Historical Commission to establish a program to support historic sites was approved today by the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee.

Bramnick & Bucco Call for Action on Legislation After Press Investigation Finds State Government Agencies Not Answering the Phone

February 28, 2023

After a press investigation found that state government agencies aren’t answering the phone when people call for help, Sen. Jon Bramnick and Sen. Tony Bucco said it’s time to pass a bill that would help fix the problem.

Bramnick Bill to Teach Students How to Cope With Grief Advances

February 24, 2023

Sen. Bramnick’s bill that instructs school districts to teach high school students about how to cope with grief was advanced by the Senate Education Committee.

Bramnick Bill to Protect People from Being Unknowingly Tracked Advances

February 24, 2023

Sen. Jon Bramnick’s legislation that criminalizes the use of a tracking device or software to track someone without their consent was approved today by the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Corrado Comments After Consideration of State Board of Education Nominee Removed from Judiciary Committee Agenda

February 24, 2023

Sen. Kristin Corrado thanked Chairman Brian Stack after the nomination of Mary Bennett to the State Board of Education was pulled from the agenda of the Senate Judiciary Committee’s meeting on February 23, 2023.

Senate Republicans Set Priorities for Responsible Budget Proposal Ahead of Governor’s Speech

February 23, 2023

With Gov. Phil Murphy set to deliver the annual budget message next week to the Legislature, Senate Republicans laid out their priorities for a responsible state budget.

Don Lemon’s Fate Reflects ‘Unsentimental Math Of Identity Politics,’ Tucker Carlson Says

February 22, 2023

Don Lemon’s Fate Reflects ‘Unsentimental Math Of Identity Politics,’ Tucker

As Whale Deaths Rise, Senate Republicans Call for Temporary Halt to Wind Farm Survey Work

February 22, 2023

Senate Republicans are calling for Gov. Phil Murphy to temporarily halt wind farm development work that might be linked to a sudden spike in whale deaths around the Jersey Shore.

Testa Introduces Bill Package Aimed at Criminal Justice Reform

February 22, 2023

Sen. Michael Testa introduced several criminal justice reform bills this week aimed directly at reducing crime, imposing harsher penalties for lawbreaking, supporting our police, and protecting all New Jerseyans.

Singer Calls for More Marine Wildlife Oversight

February 18, 2023

Sen. Singer is calling for more oversight of marine wildlife after a ninth whale was reported dead along the New Jersey coastline.

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.

Committee Advances Testa Bill Increasing Transparency for Homeowners

February 17, 2023

Corrado Bill to Encourage Participation in Low Income Household Water Assistance Program Approved

February 17, 2023

Sen. Corrado’s bill compelling water companies to participate in the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program was approved by the Senate Economic Growth Committee.

Bucco Bill to Support Arts and Culture Organizations Advances

February 17, 2023

Sen. Bucco’s bill appropriating $70 million to support arts and culture organizations was advanced by the Senate Economic Growth Committee.

Singer Introduces Bill to Provide Relief to Drivers with IBD, IBS & Crohn’s Disease

February 17, 2023

Sen. Robert Singer has introduced legislation that would provide relief to drivers who suffer from certain bowel and gastrointestinal disorders.

Pennacchio/Bucco/Oroho Bill Providing $17 Million to Support Lakes Advances

February 17, 2023

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Joe Pennacchio, Sen. Tony Bucco, and Sen. Steven Oroho to supply critical funding to maintain Lake Hopatcong, Greenwood Lake, and other lakes in the Highlands and Pinelands regions has been approved by the Senate Environment Committee