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Bucco Bill Giving Municipalities More Options to Purchase Firefighting Equipment Advances

Press ReleaseJune 3, 20230133 views

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

Press ReleaseJune 2, 20230162 views

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

Press ReleaseJune 2, 20230141 views

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

Press ReleaseJune 2, 20230212 views

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

Press ReleaseJune 2, 20230140 views

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

Press ReleaseJune 2, 20230147 views

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

Press ReleaseJune 2, 20230164 views

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

Press ReleaseJune 1, 20230213 views

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

Press ReleaseJune 1, 20230285 views

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.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Announces Release Of Jan. 6 Tapes To More Outlets: ‘Unfettered Access’

The Daily CallerMay 31, 20230175 views

Marjorie Taylor Greene Announces Release Of Jan. 6 Tapes To More Outlets: ‘Unfettered Access’ Harold Hutchison on May 31, 2023 Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia announced Wednesday that…

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

Press ReleaseMay 26, 20230212 views

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

Press ReleaseMay 26, 20230180 views

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.

San Francisco Could Arrest Drug Users, Release Them Within ‘Hours’ In Latest Ploy To Control Rampant Drug Use: REPORT

The Daily CallerMay 25, 20230151 views

San Francisco Could Arrest Drug Users, Release Them Within ‘Hours’ In Latest Ploy To Control Rampant Drug Use: REPORT Erinn Broadus on May 24, 2023 San Francisco officials announced on…

Matt Taibbi Reveals New Details About IRS Investigation Of Him That Began Shortly After First Twitter Files Release

The Daily CallerMay 25, 20230170 views

Matt Taibbi Reveals New Details About IRS Investigation Of Him That Began Shortly After First Twitter Files Release Jason Cohen on May 24, 2023 The IRS opened an investigation into…

Senate Advances Corrado Bill that Would Address Teacher Shortage

Press ReleaseMay 24, 20230314 views

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

Press ReleaseMay 24, 20230126 views

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

Press ReleaseMay 24, 20230304 views

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.

US calls for immediate release of Gershkovich after Russia seeks to extend detention

ReutersMay 23, 20230380 views

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States called for the immediate release of detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich on Tuesday after Russia’s security service sought to extend his detention.…

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

Press ReleaseMay 23, 20230162 views

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

Press ReleaseMay 23, 20230215 views

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

Press ReleaseMay 23, 20230198 views

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

Press ReleaseMay 23, 20230171 views

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

Press ReleaseMay 23, 20230138 views

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.

O’Scanlon: “I Have a Solution to the Congestion Pricing Debacle”

Press ReleaseMay 20, 20230177 views

Sen. Declan O’Scanlon urged lawmakers to pass the Automated Enforcement Inoculation Act to protect New Jersey drivers from predatory fines for out-of-state traffic violations.

Monday Preview: Senate to Consider Two Important Laws Proposed by Bramnick

Press ReleaseMay 20, 20230153 views

The New Jersey Senate will consider two important laws proposed by Sen. Jon Bramnick during its session on Monday.