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 …
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Fifteen NJ State Police matters pending before OAL.
On February 18, 2016, I wrote about contested disciplinary charges against State Troopers Kenneth Franco and Georgina Sirakides that I had obtained by making an …
OPRA's "immediate access" provision tested in GRC filing.
The New Jersey Government Records Council has been asked to enforce a former Clifton City councilwoman’s right to “immediate access” to a contract between the …
Court rules on Meetings Act's "anticipated litigation" exception.
In a January 28, 2016 decision, Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Paul X. Escandon ruled in Kash v. Borough of Freehold, et al, Docket No. …
Appeal seeks reversal of judge's ruling that OPRA requestors don't have to reside in New Jersey.
As I reported on January 22, 2016, Burlington County Assignment Judge Ronald E. Bookbinder ruled last year that records requestor Harry Scheeler does not have …
Unpublished trial court OPRA opinion.
Unpublished opinions” are not published in the law books and are not ordinarily written about in legal periodicals. Unless somebody puts them on-line and calls …
Unpublished trial court OPRA opinion.
Unpublished opinions” are not published in the law books and are not ordinarily written about in legal periodicals. Unless somebody puts them on-line and calls …
Do internal affairs records become public when they are admitted into evidence a public hearing?
Update: I just received word that the County has recognized the weakness of its case and has agreed to disclose the records. On Monday, February 22, …
Upcoming public discussion: Should video from police cameras be off-limits?
Senator Paul A. Sarlo On Tuesday, February 23, 2016, the Bergen County NAACP will host a public forum to discuss proposed legislation that seeks to …
Ocean City Business Administrator violated e-mail policy.
Like many municipalities, Ocean City (Cape May County) has a written policy governing employees’ use of e-mail. The third page of Ocean City’s policy states: …
OPRA lawsuit seeks "informal" correspondence that revealed Bayonne lawsuits' settlement amounts.
On Friday, March 4, 2016 at 9 a.m. Hudson County Superior Court Judge Joseph A. Turula will hear my Open Public Records Act (OPRA) case …
Burlington Judge: OPRA is not restricted to state residents.
In an October 2, 2015 decision, Burlington County Assignment Judge Ronald E. Bookbinder ruled that a requestor does not have to reside in New Jersey …
OPRA's applicability to volunteer fire companies.
I am aware of three cases that shed light on whether volunteer fire companies are subject to the New Jersey Open Public Records Act. Mat …
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 …
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 …
Weinberg Applauds Sweeney Plan to Engage Top Transportation Experts in Assessing NJ’s Infrastructure Needs
Weinberg Applauds Sweeney Plan to Engage Top Transportation Experts in Assessing NJ’s Infrastructure Needs TRENTON – Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg issued the following …
SWEENEY AND PRIETO: PATH SERVICE SAVED
TRENTON – Senate President Steve Sweeney and Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto announced on Wednesday that the Port Authority is tabling indefinitely its plan to eliminate …
Hainesport ordered to pay attorney fees in common law right of access case.
On September 23, 2014, Burlington County Assignment Judge Ronald E. Bookbinder ordered Hainesport Township to disclose which Township officials and employees were receiving taxpayer subsidized …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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, …
Sacco Legislation to Promote ‘Move Over’ Law Clears Committee
A bill sponsored by Senator Nicholas J. Sacco that would promote safe driving to ensure the safety of emergency and maintenance personnel was approved today …
SMITH LEGISLATION TO HELP ‘GREEN’ NEW JERSEY’S STATE BUILDINGS APPROVED BY SENATE ENVIRONMENT PANEL
Two measures sponsored by Senate Environment and Energy Committee Chairman Bob Smith that would encourage environmental sustainability in New Jersey state buildings were approved today …
GILL-WEINBERG BILLS INCREASING OVERSIGHT OF SURPLUS MILITARY EQUIPMENT PROGRAM IN NJ CLEAR ASSEMBLY PANEL
TRENTON – Two bills sponsored by Senator Nia H. Gill and Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg that would increase transparency and oversight of the …
State agrees to adopt Libertarian Party's transparency initiative.
On August 1, 2014, the New Jersey Libertarian Party (NJLP) formally petitioned the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for a rule requiring municipalities …
Is a volunteer fire company under contract with a fire district an OPRA "public agency"?
On April 29, 2014, the Government Records Council (the agency that enforces the Open Public Records Act (OPRA)) ruled in Robert A. Verry v. Franklin …
SENATORS GORDON & WEINBERG ANNOUNCE EFFORT TO OVERRIDE VETO OF PORT AUTHORITY REFORM BILL
TRENTON – Senator Bob Gordon and Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg today announced that the Senate will vote to override the governor’s veto of legislation …
NJ Legislative committee mulls program to shine light on some police internal affairs matters.
On Thursday, January 15, 2015, the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee will discuss Senate Bill No. 1236 which seeks to establish a two-year pilot …
Union County ordered to pay activist's attorney fees.
On January 6, 2015, United States Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer recommended that Union County pay over $40,000 in attorney fees and costs to a …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
BEACH-WHELAN RESOLUTION TO BRING AWARENESS TO GI BILL NOW LAW
A resolution sponsored by Senators Jim Beach and Jim Whelan that would bring awareness to veterans’ benefits provided under the federal GI Bill such as …
Christie shows no compassion for poor
New Jersey’s poor and needy are struggling to make ends meet and to feed their families, something that should be unconscionable in modern America and …
CRUZ-PEREZ TO SERVE AS VICE-CHAIRWOMAN OF ECONOMIC GROWTH COMMITTEE
Senator Will Also Focus on Veterans and Transportation Issues In State Senate TRENTON – Senate President Steve Sweeney announced today Senator Nilsa Cruz-Pérez will serve …