Press - Shore News Network

Senate Approves Corrado Measure that Would Cut Government Red Tape for Surviving Spouses

June 21, 2023

The New Jersey Senate approved legislation today sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado that allows the surviving spouse of a decedent to use their motor vehicle until the vehicle registration expires.

Senate Advances Singer Bill Boosting Services for Adult Day Care Centers

June 21, 2023

Adult day care centers may soon accommodate the religious dietary needs of individuals thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer and approved today by the New Jersey Senate.

Polistina Bill Expanding PFRS and SPRS Beneficiaries Clears Budget Committee

June 21, 2023

Sen. Vince Polistina’s bill expanding the eligibility of surviving children to receive pension benefits from deceased members of the SPRS and the PFRS was approved by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Bucco: Murphy Refuses to Discuss Extreme Costs & Future Mandates as His Green Energy Plan Advances

June 17, 2023

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco said Gov. Phil Murphy continues to refuse to discuss the huge costs and State mandates likely coming down the pike as he plows forward with his plans to fully electrify New Jersey.

Bucco, Polistina & Testa: Feds are Taking Whale Deaths Seriously While Murphy Administration Dawdles

June 16, 2023

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco, Sen. Vince Polistina, and Sen. Michael Testa said they are glad the GAO has opened an investigation into the impact of offshore wind development on whale deaths along the Jersey Shore.

Singer Bill Banning The Sale of Menthol Cigarettes Advances

June 16, 2023

Sen. Robert Singer’s bill that would ban the sale of menthol-flavored cigarettes was approved by the Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizen Committee.

Schepisi Bill that Raises Awareness for Victims of Fentanyl Poisoning Advances

June 16, 2023

Sen. Holly Schepisi’s bill that would designate July 14th of each year as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Day was approved by the Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee.

Singer Bill Establishing Pilot Program for Individuals with Disabilities Clears Committee

June 16, 2023

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would create a one-year pilot program for individuals with disabilities to address social and community inclusion needs was approved today in committee.

Lagarde comments at ECB press conference

June 15, 2023

FRANKFURT, June 15 (Reuters) – The European Central Bank raised its key interest by 25 basis points on Thursday to 3.5% and left the door …

O’Scanlon Introduces Legislation to Crackdown on Underage Alcohol and Cannabis Use

June 15, 2023

Sen. O’Scanlon introduced a bill that would reinstate penalties for underage possession and consumption of alcohol and cannabis.

Testa & Bucco Renew Calls to End COVID-19 State of Emergency

June 15, 2023

Sen. Michael Testa and Sen. Anthony Bucco issued a response after Governor Murphy lifted COVID-19 vaccination requirements for health care employees but didn’t end New Jersey’s pandemic state of emergency.

Ahead of Modi visit, journalists’ group urges US to press India on media crackdown

June 14, 2023June 14, 2023

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Committee to Protect Journalists on Wednesday called on the U.S. government to urge India to end a media crackdown and release …

Ruiz, O’Scanlon Bill to Prohibit Sale of Delta-8 THC Products

June 14, 2023

The Senate Law & Public Safety Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz and Sen. Declan O’Scanlon to prohibit the production and sale of products containing delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

Singer Bill Supporting Affordable Nonpublic School Transportation Advances

June 13, 2023

Sen. Robert Singer’s bill that would help more nonpublic school students receive reliable busing services was approved by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

O’Scanlon Bill to Help Crime Victims Clears Budget & Appropriations Committee

June 13, 2023

Sen. Declan O’Scanlon’s bill that unifies services for crime victims within the newly created Division of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance (VIVA) in the Department of Law and Public Safety was approved by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Polistina Bill Authorizing Online Gambling Through 2033 Advances

June 13, 2023

Sen. Vince Polistina’s bill that supports and extends casinos’ use of online gambling was advanced by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Corrado Measure that Would Cut Government Red Tape for Surviving Spouses Clears Committee

June 13, 2023

The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee approved legislation today sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado that allows the surviving spouse of a decedent to use their motor vehicle until the registration expires.

Committee Advances Pennacchio/Durr Bill Securing Access to Public Lakes for Recreational Fisherman

June 13, 2023

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Joe Pennacchio and Sen. Ed Durr that would preserve access to any state-owned lake that is open to boats was approved in committee.

Bramnick Measure Extending Tuition Benefits to Military Members Clears Committee

June 13, 2023

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Jon Bramnick that would allow military members and their dependents to qualify for resident tuition rates at county colleges was advanced today by the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee.

Bucco Bill to Establish “Richard Rescorla Day” in NJ Advances

June 13, 2023

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tony Bucco that would designate May 27 of each year as Richard Rescorla Day was approved today by the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee.

Singer Bill Promotes Innovation Through Expanded Grant Opportunities

June 13, 2023

Sen. Robert Singer’s bill that would expand certain grant opportunities for individuals employed at state colleges and universities was approved by the State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Senate Committee.

Bucco & Corrado Bill Supporting Veterans’ Mental Health Advances

June 13, 2023

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco and Sen. Kristin Corrado’s bill that would designate September 22nd of each year as Veterans Suicide Awareness & Remembrance Day was approved by the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee.

Bucco Bill Providing Tax Relief for Veterans Advances

June 13, 2023

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco’s bill that would provide necessary income tax relief for Veterans was approved by the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee.

Stanfield Bill Revising Farmland Appraisal Process Advances

June 9, 2023

Sen. Jean Stanfield’s bill that would help preserve more farmland in New Jersey was approved by the Senate Economic Growth Committee.

Bucco: If Democrats’ Green Energy Plan Is Such a Great Idea, Why Delay a Vote Until After the Election?

June 7, 2023

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco asked why Democrats would delay a vote on legislation requiring New Jersey to transition to 100% clean energy by 2035 until after November’s legislative elections if it’s such a great idea.

Bramnick Drafting “Fair Fight” Legislation

June 6, 2023

Sen. Jon Bramnick is drafting ‘fair fight’ legislation to deter and more forcefully punish gang assaults by multiple people against an individual.

Senate Republicans Propose FY 2024 Budget Plan with $6 Billion of New Tax Relief, More Debt Reduction, Spending Moderation & Greater Transparency

June 6, 2023

The Republican members of the Senate Budget & Appropriations Committee proposed more than $6 billion of new tax relief, $1 billion for debt reduction, and greater transparency and fairness in State spending in a detailed plan to amend Gov. Murphy’s proposed FY 2024 State Budget.

Durr: Attributing the Deaths of Whales Disoriented by Wind Survey Work to Ship Strikes Is Disingenuous

June 6, 2023

Sen. Ed Durr issued the following response after the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) determined that the deaths of two humpback whales were caused by vessel strikes off the coast of New York and New Jersey.

Bucco Bill to Bolster Employment Opportunities in the Healthcare Industry Advances

June 6, 2023

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco’s bill that would bolster employment in New Jersey’s healthcare industry was approved by the Senate Labor Committee.

Testa & Durr: Despite Democrat Fearmongering, Nobody Is Looking to Ban Books

June 3, 2023

Sen. Michael Testa and Sen. Ed Durr said that despite fearmongering from Gov. Phil Murphy and Trenton Democrats, nobody is looking to ban books of any kind.

Testa Renews Call for Criminal Justice Reforms to Help Towns Maintain Law & Order

June 3, 2023

Sen. Michael Testa is calling on the New Jersey Legislature to approve criminal justice reform bills that would help towns to reverse a trend of lawlessness by drunk and rowdy teenagers.

Bucco Bill Giving Municipalities More Options to Purchase Firefighting Equipment Advances

June 3, 2023

Sen. Anthony Bucco’s bill that enables municipalities to extend the time to permanently finance the purchase of new firefighting apparatus was approved by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Connors, Rumpf & Gove Introduce Bill to Create Fund for Volunteer Fire Companies

June 2, 2023

Sen. Christopher Connors, Asm. Brian Rumpf, and Asw. DiAnne Gove have introduced legislation to support the financial needs of volunteer fire companies.

Schepisi Introduces Bill to Honor Victims of Fentanyl Poisoning and Raise Awareness

June 2, 2023

Sen. Holly Schepisi introduced a joint resolution, SJR-128, to designate July 14th of each year as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Day.

Singer Bill Honoring WWII Veteran Advances

June 2, 2023

Sen. Robert Singer’s bill that would designate a portion of State Highway Route 71 in honor of World War II veteran John Tarantino was advanced by the Senate Transportation Committee.

Committee Advances Holzapfel Bill Cracking Down on Noisy, Illegal Mufflers and Exhaust Systems

June 2, 2023

The Senate Transportation Committee approved legislation today sponsored by Sen. Jim Holzapfel that would increase penalties for modifying car exhaust systems to make them excessively noisy.

Oroho Bill Protecting Homebuyers from Pitfalls of ‘House Flipping’ Advances

June 2, 2023

Sen. Steve Oroho’s bill that would increase protections for homebuyers when purchasing recently renovated properties was approved by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Stanfield Bill Expanding Small-Dollar Property Tax Refunds Advances

June 2, 2023

Sen. Jean Stanfield’s bill that would increase the dollar amount limit for property tax refunds and certain cancellations made by authorized municipal employees was advanced by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Bucco & O’Scanlon: Let’s Help New Jersey to Stay Safe this Summer

June 1, 2023

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco and Sen. Declan O’Scanlon said it’s time to undo some mistakes that were made with juvenile criminal justice reforms to help New Jersey stay safe this summer.

Durr Blasts Democrat Bill that Would Punish Schools for Respecting Parental Rights

June 1, 2023

Sen. Ed Durr blasted a new Democrat-sponsored bill that would impose financial penalties on school districts that remove [censored]ographic books from school libraries at the request of concerned parents.

District 10 Lawmakers to Introduce Bill Prohibiting State Agencies from Fining One Another

May 26, 2023

In response to the DEP issuing a fine against the Division of Fish & Wildlife, District 10 lawmakers will introduce legislation that will prohibit state agencies from imposing civil penalties on other state agencies or bureaus.

Durr Sponsors $4.32 Billion of “Give It Back” Property Tax Relief for Towns & Counties

May 26, 2023

Sen. Ed Durr is sponsoring legislation that would provide $4.32 billion of ‘Give It Back’ property tax relief to every town and county in New Jersey, including more than $100 million to the 3rd Legislative District.

Senate Advances Corrado Bill that Would Address Teacher Shortage

May 24, 2023

School districts in New Jersey may soon be able to hire recently retired teachers to fill gaps in staffing thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado and approved by the New Jersey Senate.

9th District Delegation: Trenton Doesn’t Get that the Cost of Living is too High for Residents

May 24, 2023

As the FY2024 State Budget hearings wind to a close, District 9 lawmakers are calling on the Murphy Administration and their legislative colleagues to make tax relief and corresponding government spending cuts priorities.

Senate Republicans Announce $4.32 Billion of “Give It Back” Property Tax Relief for Towns & Counties

May 24, 2023

Sen. Declan O’Scanlon and Sen. Michael Testa announced a plan to provide $4.32 billion of ‘Give It Back’ property tax relief to New Jersey’s towns and counties.

Pennacchio & Bucco Vote “NO” on Bill that Would Pack More High-Density Housing into Towns

May 23, 2023

Sen. Joe Pennacchio and Sen. Anthony M. Bucco voted against legislation today that they warned would lead to higher-density housing developments in many New Jersey towns.

Senate Clears Oroho Bill Bolstering Protections of our Financial System

May 23, 2023

Sen. Steve Oroho’s legislation that would increase financial safeguards for state domiciled insurance companies was passed by the New Jersey Senate.

Senate Approves Stanfield Bill that Would Update Funding for Environmental Infrastructure Projects

May 23, 2023

The NJ Senate advanced bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Jean Stanfield that would approve the updated Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Plan of the NJIB.

Senate Clears Senator Bramnick’s Bill to Teach Students How to Cope With Grief

May 23, 2023

Sen. Jon Bramnick’s legislation that instructs school districts to teach students how to cope with grief and loss was passed by the New Jersey Senate.

Bramnick Bill Permitting Stalking Victims to Obtain Restraining Order Against Strangers Heads to Governor’s Desk

May 23, 2023

The New Jersey Senate gave final legislative approval to a bill sponsored by Sen. Jon Bramnick that permits stalking victims to obtain restraining orders against strangers.