Senate Clears Bramnick Bill Targeting “SLAPP” Suits
The New Jersey Senate approved legislation today sponsored by Senator Jon Bramnick that would establish an expedited process to dismiss SLAPP suits.
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Approved: Singer Bill Establishing Reimbursement Rate for Traumatic Brain Injury Nursing Facilities
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would establish a minimum NJ FamilyCare reimbursement rate for traumatic brain injury special care nursing facilities was advanced today by the New Jersey Senate.
VIDEO: Testa & O’Scanlon Call Out Democrats for Voting on State Budget with No Bill, Inaccurate Information
The Senate Budget & Appropriations Committee voted on the FY 2024 State Budget last night before it was even written (over Republican objections), with only an error-filled scoresheet provided to legislators that failed to include more than $1 billion of spending added by Democrats at […]
Testa Says Democrats Trying to Blame OLS for Their Budget Mess
Sen. Michael Testa said Democrat leaders are trying to blame OLS for their own inability to stop the feeding frenzy at the budget trough.
Durr Opposes Bill Redirecting $1 Billion of Ratepayer Relief to Foreign Wind Farm Developer
Sen.Ed Durr expressed his strong opposition to legislation that would redirect up to $1 billion from ratepayers to a foreign company that is building a disputed wind farm off the coast of New Jersey.
Bill to Ban Speculative Ticketing Introduced by 10th District Legislators
In an effort to address the concerns with the reselling of tickets by prohibiting tentative ticket sales also known as “speculative ticketing,” District 10 Lawmakers have introduced a bill aimed at stopping this deceptive trade practice.
Bramnick Bill Targeting “SLAPP” Suits Clears Budget Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Jon Bramnick that would establish an expedited process to dismiss SLAPP suits was approved today by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
Committee Advances Singer Bill Establishing Reimbursement Rate for Traumatic Brain Injury Special Care Nursing Facilities
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would establish a minimum NJ FamilyCare reimbursement rate for traumatic brain injury special care nursing facilities was approved today by committee.
Singer Bill that Increases Reimbursement Rates for Substance Use Disorder Treatment Clears Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would increase Medicaid reimbursement for in-person partial care substance use disorder (SUD) treatment cleared the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
Committee Approves Singer Measure that Would Increase Aid for Assisted Living Facilities
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would increase the Medicaid reimbursement rate for assisted living facilities was advanced today by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
Senate Approves Schepisi Bill to Raise Awareness for Victims of Fentanyl Poisoning
Sen. Holly Schepisi’s bill that would designate July 14th of each year as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Day was passed by the New Jersey Senate.
Polistina Bill Expanding PFRS and SPRS Beneficiaries Passes Senate
Sen. Vince Polistina’s bill that expands the eligibility of surviving children to receive pension benefits from deceased family members of the SPRS and the PFRS was passed by the New Jersey Senate.
Senate Approves O’Scanlon Bill That Prioritizes School Funding
Sen. Declan O’Scanlon’s bill that would exempt certain school districts from state aid cuts was passed by the New Jersey Senate.
Oroho Bill that Would Increase Financial Transparency Clears Senate
New Jerseyans may soon have access to a user-friendly report that summarizes the contents of the NJ Annual Financial Report thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Steven Oroho and approved today by the NJ Senate.
Senate Advances Pennacchio Bill Establishing “Atomic Veterans Day” in New Jersey
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Joe Pennacchio designating July 16 of each year as Atomic Veterans Day was approved today by the New Jersey Senate.
Senate Approves Singer Bill Easing Restrictions for Debt Adjusters
For-profit debt adjusters may soon be eligible to conduct business in New Jersey thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer and approved today by the New Jersey Senate.
Republican Budget Committee Members Call for Release of FY 2024 State Budget Plan that Will Be Voted on Tomorrow
The Republican members of the Senate Budget Committee called on Gov. Murphy and legislative Democrats to release the FY 2024 State Budget and explain the dozens of other bills that the Budget Committee will be called to vote upon tomorrow.
Senate Republicans Release FY 2024 Budget Resolutions
The Republican members of the New Jersey Senate released their budget resolutions today which include proposed changes to Governor Phil Murphy’s FY 2024 State Budget proposal.
Bucco: Kids Do Best When Parents & Teachers Work Together to Support Them
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco responded to complaints filed yesterday by Attorney General Matt Platkin against the Middletown, Marlboro, and Manalapan school districts over new parental notification policies they adopted this week.
Democrats Block Republican Efforts to Lower Energy Bills, Ensure Parental Rights in Education
New Jersey Senate Democrats blocked Republican efforts to advance legislation that would lower energy bills and ensure parental rights in education at the Senate session on June 20.