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Republican Leaders request meeting with NJ Transit engineers considering strike

Press ReleaseAugust 8, 20230145 views

Sen. and Asm. Republican Leaders Anthony M. Bucco and John DiMaio sent a letter to the NJ Transit train operator’s union requesting a meeting to address concerns prior to a possible strike.

Bucco & Testa Plan to Introduce a Bill to Repeal Controversial State Board of Education Ruling

Press ReleaseAugust 8, 20230164 views

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco and Sen. Michael Testa said they plan to introduce legislation to repeal a controversial ruling made by the State Board of Education.

Police Release Surveillance Photo of Rockville Auto Thief

Leo CanegaAugust 5, 20230245 views

ROCKVILLE, MD – The Montgomery County Department of Police is investigating thefts from several vehicles. These thefts took place on Tuesday, at the Research Row Plaza in the 1400 block…

Bucco & Oroho: ELEC Law Neutered Election Transparency

Press ReleaseAugust 5, 20230144 views

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco and Sen. Steve Oroho said that the Elections Transparency Act (ETA) signed by Governor Murphy neutered election transparency.

Bucco & Testa: State Board of Education Put Identity Politics Ahead of Parents

Press ReleaseAugust 3, 20230131 views

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco and Sen. Michael Testa said that the State Board of Education is focused more on advancing identity politics than building stronger relationships between parents and teachers.

Bucco Statement on the Passing of Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver

Press ReleaseAugust 2, 20230167 views

Statement from Sen. Anthony Bucco on the passing of Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver.

District 30 Legislators Express Frustration Over Nemours Lack of Commitment

Press ReleaseAugust 2, 20230243 views

District 30 lawmakers expressed their frustration after Nemours Children’s Health announced it will no longer accept most new patients enrolled in New Jersey’s Medicaid managed care insurance program.

Testa Urges Murphy to Order Performance Audit & State Oversight for French Arts Museum Project in Jersey City

Press ReleaseAugust 1, 20230309 views

Sen. Michael Testa urged Gov. Phil Murphy to order a performance audit and State oversight to control costs related to the development of a French arts museum in Jersey City.

Police Release Photo of Suspect in Bank Robbery

Jeff JonesJuly 30, 20230199 views

NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Last Friday, a robbery occurred at Truist Bank on the 700 block of J. Clyde Morris Boulevard. At about 12:36 PM, an adult male walked into…

Two Arrested for Violating Pre-Trial Release in Cumberland

Leo CanegaJuly 30, 20230250 views

CUMBERLAND, MD – The Cumberland City Police Department arrested two men last Friday on active Bench Warrants. Javis Chayton Bohrer, a 22-year-old Cumberland resident, was arrested for violating pre-trial release…

Pennacchio Urges Action on Bill to Protect Right to Buy and Use Gas Stoves

Press ReleaseJuly 28, 20230144 views

Sen. Joe Pennacchio urged the Legislature to take action on a bill he sponsors with Sen. Steven Oroho that protects the right of New Jerseyans to buy and use gas stoves.

Senate GOP Budget Members Call on Democrat Majority to Release Explanations for 400+ Line Items of Budget Pork

Press ReleaseJuly 28, 20230147 views

Senate Republicans called on the Democrat Majority to immediately release explanations for the hundreds of line items that were added to the FY 2024 State Budget in the hours before its adoption.

Schepisi Pans BPU’s Expensive & Misguided Building Electrification Plan

Press ReleaseJuly 27, 20230126 views

Sen. Holly Schepisi panned a plan approved by the BPU today to begin the electrification of homes and businesses, saying it will lead to overreaching mandates and costly bans of affordable natural gas stoves and appliances.

Bucco: Today’s BPU Action Will Lead to Bans of Gas Stoves & Appliances

Press ReleaseJuly 27, 20230218 views

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco said the BPU has sent New Jersey down an expensive and disruptive path toward the full electrification of homes and businesses that will lead to banning gas stoves and other natural gas appliances.

District 10 Lawmakers: Governor Murphy’s Extreme Energy Priorities Will Cost Taxpayers Dearly

Press ReleaseJuly 26, 20230259 views

District 10 lawmakers warned that Gov. Murphy’s extreme energy policies that would ban affordable natural gas will drive up energy costs for utility payers and make the state more unaffordable for low- and middle-income families.

Durr Bill to Study the Effects of Social Media Usage on Students Becomes Law

Press ReleaseJuly 25, 20230265 views

Sen. Ed Durr’s bill that establishes a commission to study the effects that social media usage has on students both inside and outside of public school was signed into law today.

Governor Signs Bramnick Bill Permitting Stalking Victims to Obtain Restraining Order Against Strangers

Press ReleaseJuly 25, 20230211 views

Sen. Jon Bramnick’s bill that permits stalking victims to obtain restraining orders against strangers was signed into law today.

Pennacchio: Murphy’s Lawsuits Go Against Absolute Right of Parents, Will Hurt At-Risk Children

Press ReleaseJuly 25, 20230125 views

Sen. Joe Pennacchio challenged Gov. Phil Murphy’s assertion that suing school districts over parental notification policies is ‘the right thing to do.’

Durr: Governor Murphy’s Energy Priorities are Misplaced and Out of Touch

Press ReleaseJuly 22, 20230183 views

Sen. Ed Durr questioned Gov. Murphy’s energy priorities stating that his plans to ban natural gas appliances, force consumers to purchase electric vehicles, and to upend the State’s energy portfolio with the rushed adoption of offshore wind are misplaced and out of touch.

Senator Bramnick’s Bill to Fight New York State’s Unfair Tax Treatment Becomes Law

Press ReleaseJuly 22, 20230201 views

Sen. Jon Bramnick’s bill that combats New York State’s excessive and unfair taxation of New Jersey residents was signed into law today.

Woman Groped on F Train, Police Release Photo of Suspect

Adam DevineJuly 21, 20230334 views

NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department has called on the public for help in identifying and locating an individual wanted in relation to an incident…

Governor Signs Bucco Bill Keeping Federal Aid in School Districts that Educate Military Students

Press ReleaseJuly 21, 20230275 views

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tony Bucco that would help school districts better utilize state military impact aid for the benefit of students was signed into law today by Gov. Murphy.

Schepisi Bill that Would Increase the Safety of Drinking Water Signed into Law

Press ReleaseJuly 21, 20230221 views

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Holly Schepisi that would help municipally-owned water companies comply with new DEP regulations while still being able to provide water to customers was signed into law today by Gov. Murphy.

Exclusive-Audit fails to win U.S. backing for release of Afghan central bank funds – U.S. officials

ReutersJuly 21, 20230150 views

By Jonathan Landay and Charlotte Greenfield WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – A U.S.-funded audit of Afghanistan’s Taliban-run central bank has failed to win Washington’s backing for a return of bank assets from…

‘The Evidence Keeps Mounting’: Ted Cruz Reacts To Release Of FBI Form Detailing Biden Bribery Allegations

The Daily CallerJuly 20, 20230147 views

‘The Evidence Keeps Mounting’: Ted Cruz Reacts To Release Of FBI Form Detailing Biden Bribery Allegations Harold Hutchison on July 20, 2023 Republican Sen. Ted Cruz said Thursday “evidence keeps…