Politics

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 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 …

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

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.

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 …

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 …

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.

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.

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 …

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, …

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 …

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.

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.

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 …

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.

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.

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.

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

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 …

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 …

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.

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

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

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 …