New Jersey wants to electrify all public buses by 2035 with $82 million yearly subsidy that you will pay for whether you take the bus or not
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers are advancing a sweeping plan that would require all motorbuses purchased for public transportation in the state to be electric-powered by 2035 — backed by $82…
Committee Clears Bucco Bill Offering Veterans Free Admission to State Parks and Historic Sites
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tony Bucco that would allow veterans to visit State parks and historic sites for free on certain holidays was approved by the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee.…
Committee Advances Corrado Bill Creating Grant Program for Homeless Veterans Shelters
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
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
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
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
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
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?’
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Committee Clears Singer Bill that Would Assign “Kinship Guardian Advocate” to Caregivers
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…
Singer Bill that Would Increase Aid for Assisted Living Facilities Clears Committee
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
Former GOP Candidate Alleges She Was Offered A Bribe To Sit Out Of Politics For Two Years Harold Hutchison on March 4, 2023 Former Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake of Arizona alleged…
Bramnick Calls for Consumer Insurance Advocate in Trenton to Fight for Patients
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
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
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
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…