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Bucco Bill Helping Newlyweds with Name Changes Clears Committee

Press ReleaseMarch 7, 20230165 views

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

Press ReleaseMarch 7, 20230131 views

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

Press ReleaseMarch 7, 20230118 views

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 today by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Committee Clears Singer Bill that Would Assign “Kinship Guardian Advocate” to Caregivers

Press ReleaseMarch 7, 20230133 views

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 the kinship legal guardianship process.

Singer Bill that Would Increase Aid for Assisted Living Facilities Clears Committee

Press ReleaseMarch 7, 20230146 views

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.

Police release video of armed carjackers wanted in Montgomery County

Jeff JonesMarch 4, 20230268 views

BURTONSVILLE, MD – The Montgomery County Department of Police released video surveillance footage of multiple individuals wanted for a February 21st armed carjacking in Burtonsville. Police reported the carjacking at…

Bramnick Calls for Consumer Insurance Advocate in Trenton to Fight for Patients

Press ReleaseMarch 4, 20230268 views

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

Press ReleaseMarch 3, 20230297 views

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

Press ReleaseMarch 3, 20230169 views

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

Press ReleaseMarch 3, 20230221 views

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 FY 2024 state budget proposal.

Bucco: How Many More Dead Whales Need to Wash Ashore Before Gov. Murphy Does Something?

Press ReleaseMarch 3, 20230155 views

After another whale washed ashore on a New Jersey beach this morning, Sen. Anthony M. Bucco asked how many more dead whales will it take for Gov. Phil Murphy to do something.

Oroho, Testa & Steinhardt Slam Murphy’s Budget Cuts to Rural Municipal Aid

Press ReleaseMarch 3, 20230235 views

Senate Republicans said millions of dollars in budget cuts to Open Space PILOT Aid in Gov. Phil Murphy’s FY 2024 state budget proposal will drive property tax increases in more than 100 small rural communities across New Jersey.

Bucco Bill to Further Streamline Electronic Construction Permits & Inspections Advances

Press ReleaseMarch 3, 20230139 views

Sen. Bucco’s bill that further streamlines the electronic system for permits and inspections was approved by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Committee Advances Connors-Rumpf-Gove Veterans’ Housing Legislation

Press ReleaseMarch 3, 20230145 views

The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Connors, Rumpf & Gove that would permit a portion of municipal development trust funds to be spent on housing affordability assistance to veterans.

Former New Yorker Sentenced To Three Years In Prison For Defrauding Purchasers Of Cryptocurrency-Mining Computers And Miner-Hosting Services

DOJ PressMarch 2, 20230290 views

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that CHET STOJANOVICH, a/k/a “Chester J. Stojanovich,” was sentenced today to three years in prison. STOJANOVICH…

Ericsson to Plead Guilty and Pay Over $206M Following Breach of 2019 FCPA Deferred Prosecution Agreement

DOJ PressMarch 2, 20230164 views

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (Ericsson), a multinational telecommunications company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, has agreed to plead guilty and pay a criminal penalty of more than $206 million after breaching a…

Ericsson To Plead Guilty And Pay Over $206 Million Following Breach Of 2019 FCPA Deferred Prosecution Agreement

DOJ PressMarch 2, 20230202 views

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Kenneth A. Polite, Jr., the Assistant Attorney General of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, and James C.…

Black-Market Medication Wholesaler, Pharmacy Owner, And Three Other Defendants Charged In $15 Million HIV Medication Fraud Scheme

DOJ PressMarch 2, 20230290 views

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Michael J. Driscoll, the Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the…

Shore lawmakers eye Murphy’s massive budget surplus for taxpayers, schools, economy

Press ReleaseMarch 2, 20230302 views

New Jersey lawmakers representing Monmouth and Ocean counties called on Governor Murphy to reinvest the state’s budget surplus in response to the Governor’s recent budget address.

O’Scanlon: Murphy Should Explain Cuts in Municipal Aid & Delays in Assistance for Rising Health Care Costs that Will Drive Property Tax Increases

Press ReleaseMarch 2, 20230119 views

Sen. Declan O’Scanlon said Gov. Phil Murphy should explain cuts to municipal aid that appear in his budget proposal for next year, which will drive large property tax increases when paired with soaring health benefit costs for local governments.

United States Enters Into Consent Decrees With Principals Of CISNE NY Construction, Inc. For Violating Lead Paint Safety Rules

DOJ PressMarch 2, 20230189 views

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Lisa F. Garcia, the Regional Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), announced today that…

New York Gang Member Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison For 2010 East Harlem Murder

DOJ PressMarch 2, 20230357 views

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that JAMAL ADAMSON, a/k/a “J-Rock,” was sentenced today to 25 years in prison for the June…

Serial Con Artist Sentenced To 51 Months In Connection With Embezzlement Scheme

DOJ PressMarch 2, 20230231 views

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that TRACII SHOW HUTSONA was sentenced today to 51 months in prison for her embezzlement of…

Seven Defendants Sentenced For Defrauding Federal Program That Provided Technology Funding For Rockland County Schools

DOJ PressMarch 2, 20230165 views

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today the sentencing of all seven defendants who previously pled guilty to defrauding the federal “E-Rate”…

Former Bank Employee Charged With Million-Dollar Fraud And Embezzlement Scheme

DOJ PressMarch 2, 20230532 views

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Michael J. Driscoll, Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal…