O’Scanlon Introduces Legislation to Crackdown on Underage Alcohol and Cannabis Use
Sen. O’Scanlon introduced a bill that would reinstate penalties for underage possession and consumption of alcohol and cannabis.
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Testa & Bucco Renew Calls to End COVID-19 State of Emergency
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.
DCNF, Judicial Watch Ask Delaware Supreme Court To Make University Explain Refusal To Release Biden Senate Docs
DCNF, Judicial Watch Ask Delaware Supreme Court To Make University Explain Refusal To Release Biden Senate Docs Katelynn Richardson on June 14, 2023 The Daily …
Ruiz, O’Scanlon Bill to Prohibit Sale of Delta-8 THC Products
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Virginia Beach police release descriptions of hotel room robbery suspects
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – Police in Virginia Beach are continuing their search for two suspects wanted for a robbery inside a hotel room last weekend. …
Stanfield Bill Revising Farmland Appraisal Process Advances
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?
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.
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Block On Biden Migrant Release Policy
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Block On Biden Migrant Release Policy Katelynn Richardson on June 6, 2023 A federal appeals court upheld a lower court’s decision …
Bramnick Drafting “Fair Fight” Legislation
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
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
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
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco’s bill that would bolster employment in New Jersey’s healthcare industry was approved by the Senate Labor Committee.
Cumberland man charged for violating pre-trial release
CUMBERLAND, MD – Cumberland Police Department officers arrested Shawn Lamar Gladden, 40, for violating his pre-trial release conditions on Thursday. Police were called to a …
Testa & Durr: Despite Democrat Fearmongering, Nobody Is Looking to Ban Books
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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’
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 …
District 10 Lawmakers to Introduce Bill Prohibiting State Agencies from Fining One Another
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
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
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 …
Matt Taibbi Reveals New Details About IRS Investigation Of Him That Began Shortly After First Twitter Files Release
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 …
Senate Advances Corrado Bill that Would Address Teacher Shortage
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
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
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
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 …
Pennacchio & Bucco Vote “NO” on Bill that Would Pack More High-Density Housing into Towns
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
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
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
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
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”
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
The New Jersey Senate will consider two important laws proposed by Sen. Jon Bramnick during its session on Monday.