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…
NJ lawmaker says Murphy needs to stop ‘false narrative’ concerning vaccination mandates
Scientist confirm patients who recover from COVID-19 develop natural immunities, and Sen. Joe Pennacchio is calling on the Governor's Administration to face the facts.…
It’s time for Phil Murphy to reopen NJ government offices Senator says
Sen. Kristin Corrado called on Gov. Phil Murphy to reopen State government offices, including unemployment walk-in centers, immediately.…
Singer leads the charge to properly vet Afghan refugees arriving in New Jersey
In a letter to the director of New Jersey's Homeland Security and Preparedness, Sens. Singer, Connors, Holzapfel, Thompson and O’Scanlon emphasized the need to vet and screen refugees coming to the state…
Pennacchio Rebukes Democrats for Political Game that is Harming Atlantic County Families
With a state-high unemployment rate of 11.1, Atlantic County residents deserve help from their senator, and Trenton Democrats are standing in the way, Sen. Joe Pennacchio said.…
Testa slams Murphy after inmate released during COVID-19 purge commits murder two days later
Sen. Michael Testa said murder charges filed against a former inmate freed by Gov. Phil Murphy demonstrate the insanity of the administration's early release of thousands of dangerous inmates during the COVID-19…
Day of reckoning coming for Phil Murphy as DOJ continues investigation into nursing home deaths
In light of the Department of Justice's investigation into Covid deaths at two veterans nursing homes, Sen. Joe Pennacchio lauded efforts to get to the truth.…
Republicans want to stop Phil Murphy’s business crushing tax, but Dems won’t reconvene
Calling Murphy's payroll tax increase on employers a job killer in a state with the 6th highest unemployment rate in the nation, Sen. Declan O'Scanlon called for the use of federal relief…
New Jersey unemployment woes continue to linger under Murphy’s messed up madness
A resident from his district who must repay more money to the Department of Labor than she received is one many months-old constituent cases that have frustrated Sen. Anthony M. Bucco and…
Why is Phil Murphy hoarding federal COVID-19 aid to himself, Republicans question
The Murphy Administration is sitting on more than $6 billion in American Rescue Plan money and the four Republicans on the Senate Budget & Appropriations Committee want the money put to work…
Testa: Murphy’s Energy Master Plan is a Disaster Plan
Sen. Michael Testa blasted Gov. Murphy's Energy Master Plan that will add $155 billion to electric bills and cost NJ families more than $252 billion.…
Testa/Sweeney Bill to Allow Mobile Barbershops Earns Final Legislative Approval
Legislation that would allow mobile barbershops and hair salons to operate in the state, sponsored by Sen. Mike Testa and Senate President Steve Sweeney, that received final legislative approval from the Senate.…
Bipartisan Motor Vehicle and Pedestrian Safety Legislation Clears Senate
The New Jersey Senate approved legislation sponsored by Sens. Anthony Bucco and Steven Oroho that would impose certain safety requirements on motorists when overtaking pedestrians and bicyclists.…
Kean Bill Protecting Patients of Rare Diseases Signed by Governor
The Governor signed legislation sponsored by Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean establishing the New Jersey Rare Disease Advisory Council to ensure those suffering from unusual conditions receive suitable care.…
Senate Gives Final Legislative Approval to Sweeney-Gopal-O’Scanlon School Regionalization Bill
Legislation sponsored by Senate President Steve Sweeney and Senators Vin Gopal and Declan O’Scanlon to encourage the creation of K-12 regional and countywide school districts earned final legislative approval today.…
Connors, Rumpf & Gove Hail Signing of Senior Community COVID Legal Immunity Bill
Sen. Christopher Connors, Asm. Brian Rumpf, and Asw. DiAnne Gove hailed the signing of S-3584 as a statutory means of protecting senior communities from potentially expensive pandemic-related lawsuits now.…
Oroho Bill Allowing Longer Work Week for Teen Employees Becomes Law
Sen. Steve Oroho's legislation to help small businesses fill job opening this summer was signed into law by the Governor.…
Oroho: Will Governor Use Federal Funds to Stop $300 Million July 4th Employer Tax Increase?
Sen. Steven Oroho said it appears possible that Gov. Phil Murphy will use federal funds as proposed by Republicans to stop a major tax increase on New Jersey employers.…
Pennacchio Encourages Governor to sign Multi-Generation Housing Bill and Work with Legislature to Protect Senior Citizens
Sen. Joe Pennacchio's legislation to help make it easier for families to care for senior loved ones in multi-generation housing awaits Gov. Murphy's signature.…
Murphy Not Doing Enough to End New York’s Unfair Taxation of New Jersey Residents
Sen. Steven Oroho said Gov. Phil Murphy isn't doing enough to end New York's unfair taxation of former commuters who now work from home in New Jersey some or all of the…
Senate Republicans Call on Gov. Murphy to Explain Pork Spending Before Budget Is Signed
The Republican members of the Senate Budget Committee continued their push for transparency in the budget process with a new call for Gov. Phil Murphy to fully explain the hundreds of millions…