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Testa Calls for Passage of “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act” Following Congressional Action

April 27, 2023

Sen. Michael Testa called for the New Jersey Legislature to advance a proposal he sponsors to protect women’s sports to complement recent congressional action that is intended to preserve the spirit of Title IX.

CBP Modifies Withhold Release Order in Response to Smart Glove’s Successful Actions to Address Forced Labor Supply Chain Issues

April 26, 2023

WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) today modified

Brazil’s Oi postpones release of 2022 financial statements

April 22, 2023

SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazilian telecom firm Oi SA said

O’Scanlon and Durr Repeat Call for Moratorium on Offshore Wind Farm Surveys

April 22, 2023

Sen. Declan O’Scanlon and Sen. Ed Durr renewed their call for Governor Murphy to pause offshore wind farm surveys to investigate if the work is responsible for dozens of whale and dolphin deaths and questioned why recently announced studies are being conducted without a pause in survey work.

Rumpf: Indefensible that Trenton Wants to Increase Funding for Inmates But Refuses to Restore School Funding Cuts

April 21, 2023

During a hearing of the Assembly Budget Committee, Assemblyman Brian Rumpf challenged the Murphy administration on its proposed budget that would increase funding for inmates while Trenton refuses to fully restore funding to targeted school districts.

VIDEO: Governor Murphy Is Living Like a KING!

April 21, 2023

Governor Murphy is living like a KING! He spent more than $500k of taxpayer funds on antique rugs and furniture to decorate his office.

Police searching for fugitive wanted for violation of release

April 19, 2023

DERRY TOWNSHIP, PA – The Derry Township Police Department and

Testa Urges DEP to Work with Stakeholders to Produce Plan to Protect East Point Lighthouse

April 19, 2023

Sen. Michael Testa urged the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to continue working with Maurice River Township and the Maurice River Historical Society on a plan to protect the East Point Lighthouse.

DC Attorney Sued Over Alleged Stonewalling Of Jan. 6 Footage Release

April 18, 2023

DC Attorney Sued Over Alleged Stonewalling Of Jan. 6 Footage

Police Release Video of Fatal Shooting at Nightclub

April 18, 2023

CHILLUM, MD – Homicide Unit detectives released video footage of

Durr: Murphy Spends Lavishly on Governor’s Office Furnishings While Slashing School & Municipal Aid

April 18, 2023

Sen. Ed Durr questioned Gov. Phil Murphy’s lavish spending to furnish the Governor’ Office when the governor is proposing cuts to State school and municipal aid.

Governor Signs Stanfield/Bucco Resolution Designating April 14 as “Military Child Appreciation Day”

April 15, 2023

Legislation sponsored by Sens. Jean Stanfield and Anthony Bucco designating April 14 of each year as “Military Child Appreciation Day” was signed into law today by Gov. Murphy.

Police release surveillance footage of Washington Heights home invasion suspects

April 14, 2023

NEW YORK CITY – As part of the ongoing investigation

VIDEO: New Law Lets Gov. Murphy Pull the Strings on Campaign Law Enforcement

April 14, 2023

Governor Phil Murphy just signed a law that lets him pull the strings on campaign law enforcement.

Oroho & O’Scanlon Respond to State Auditor Report Showing Murphy Administration’s Failure to Use Billions in Federal Pandemic Relief Funds

April 14, 2023

Sen. Steven Oroho and Sen. Declan O’Scanlon responded to a State Auditor report that shows that more than $5 billion in pandemic relief funds remains unspent by the Murphy administration nearly two years after it was received.

Bucco Offers Support as State and Local Officials Respond to West Milford Wildfire

April 14, 2023

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco said he’s working with State and local officials to monitor a wildfire that has spread to 250 acres along a section of Route 23 in West Milford.

CBP Acting Commissioner Miller’s statement concerning release of body-worn camera footage

April 12, 2023

WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner Troy

NYPD releases photo of suspect wanted for subway stabbing

April 12, 2023

NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department

O’Scanlon & Durr Introduce Resolution Urging Moratorium on Offshore Wind Projects

April 12, 2023

Sen. Declan O’Scanlon and Sen. Ed Durr introduced a resolution that urges the state and federal governments to place an immediate moratorium on all sonar testing and wind turbine mapping in response to the surge of unexplained marine wildlife deaths along the coast of New Jersey.

Durr Responds to Attorney General’s Attack on Second Amendment Rights

April 11, 2023

Sen. Ed Durr said Attorney General Matt Platkin wants to “disarm people in their homes” in the wake of a domestic violence incident in Phillipsburg.

Police release sketch of Central Park attacker

April 8, 2023

NEW YORK, NY – A violent assault against a woman

Testa: State Board of Education Trying to Limit Participation in Public Hearings on Revisions to Student Learning Standards

April 7, 2023

Sen. Michael Testa said it is shockingly clear that the State Board of Education is trying to limit participation in three public hearings that have been planned to receive comments on draft revisions to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics

Corrado Bill That Encourages Participation in State Water Assistance Program Becomes Law

April 6, 2023

Sen. Kristin Corrado’s bill that would help more struggling households get assistance with their water bills has been signed into law.

Trudeau and Biden call on Russia to release WSJ reporter

April 6, 2023

(Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Justin

Russia says it will ignore media lobbying for release of arrested US reporter

April 5, 2023

(Reuters) – Moscow will ignore a letter from media groups

Ocean County Legislators Blast Murphy’s Funding of Transgender Website with Pandemic Relief Funds

April 5, 2023

Ocean County lawmakers questioned Gov. Phil Murphy’s use of pandemic relief funds to develop a ‘Transgender Information Hub’ website while other critical needs that could have been funded have been ignored.

Bucco Comments on Signing of Elections Transparency Act

April 4, 2023

Statement from Sen. Anthony M. Bucco on the signing of the Elections Transparency Act.

Jailed WSJ reporter in Russia files appeal as US pushes for his release

April 3, 2023

MOSCOW/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -American journalist Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested and

Police release photo of suspect who broke statue at Holy Family Church

April 2, 2023

NEW YORK, NY – As part of an ongoing investigation,

Police release surveillance photo of man wanted for violent robbery in Longwood

April 2, 2023

NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department

Bucco Introduces Legislation to Crackdown on Underage Drinking in Public Places

April 2, 2023

Sen. Tony Bucco has introduced legislation that would impose stricter penalties for possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages by underage individuals.

Connors, Rumpf & Gove Vote “YES” on School Funding Bill to Support Districts Hit With Catastrophic Cuts

April 2, 2023

Connors, Rumpf, and Gove voted ‘YES’ on legislation to restore 66% of the funding to 168 school districts that would otherwise be cut under Governor Murphy’s proposed budget for the 2023-2024 school year.

Bucco: With Murphy’s Energy Extremism on Full Display, There Were No Republican Votes to Confirm His BPU Nominees Today

April 2, 2023

Comments from Sen. Anthony M. Bucco after a pair of Gov. Phil Murphy’s nominees to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities failed to gain Senate confirmation.

Durr Bill Allowing Certain Military Veterans to Keep Special License Plates Signed Into Law

April 2, 2023

Sen. Edward Durr’s bill that allows veterans of military reserve units with at least six years of service to retain special license plates that identify their service has been signed into law.

Testa: Time for Murphy to End NJ’s COVID-19 State of Emergency

April 2, 2023

Sen. Michael Testa said it’s time for Gov. Phil Murphy to end New Jersey’s pandemic state of emergency and to give up his emergency powers.

VIDEO: Gov. Murphy Is Slashing School Funding While Spending Millions on Pork

April 2, 2023

Gov. Phil Murphy wants to slash aid to nearly 200 school districts despite having a $10 billion surplus and spending millions on political pork.

Bucco Introduces Bill to Delay 4th Round of Affordable Housing Obligations Until 2028

April 2, 2023

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco has introduced legislation that would delay the fourth round of fair share affordable housing obligations for municipalities from 2025 to 2028.

O’Scanlon & Testa Say Trenton Democrats Are Prioritizing Pork Over School Funding in State Budget

April 2, 2023

Sen. Declan O’Scanlon and Sen. Michael Testa said Gov. Phil Murphy and legislative Democrats have prioritized funding political pork projects at the expense of schools in their FY 2024 state budget proposal.

Singer Applauds Opening of New Heart and Vascular Center in Brick Township

April 2, 2023

Sen. Robert Singer said the new heart and vascular center will provide residents in Ocean County with access to state-of-the-art facilities designed to treat heart disease.

Wall Street Journal demands immediate release of reporter arrested in Russia

April 1, 2023

(Reuters) – The Wall Street Journal on Saturday demanded the

Police release photos of suspects wanted for murder of Tabias Cunningham

April 1, 2023

COLUMBUS, OH – Investigators are urgently seeking the public’s assistance

Biden calls on Russia to release US reporter: “Let him go”

March 31, 2023

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden called on Russia

Nashville Police Refuse To Release Trans School Shooter’s Manifesto

March 28, 2023

Nashville Police Refuse To Release Trans School Shooter’s Manifesto Kate

Second Legislative District Announces Pleasantville Mobile Office

March 25, 2023

Senator Vince Polistina, along with Assembly members Don Guardian and Claire Swift, have partnered with Pleasantville City Councilwoman Carla Thomas to bring services directly, once again, to the constituents.

Corrado Names Donald S. DeDio Jr. as Chief of Staff

March 24, 2023

Sen. Kristin M. Corrado announced the appointment of Donald S. DeDio Jr. as the new chief of staff in her 40th Legislative District Office.

Southern Shore Lawmakers Say Unprecedented Whale and Dolphin Deaths Warrant Suspension of Offshore Wind Projects

March 22, 2023

Sen. Michael Testa, Asm. Antwan McClellan, and Asm. Erik Simonsen are intensifying calls to suspend offshore wind projects following an unprecedented number of dolphin deaths on a beach in Sea Isle City.

Senate Clears Polistina Bill Expanding Insurance Coverage for Hearing Aids

March 21, 2023

Health insurers may soon be required to cover hearing aids and cochlear implants for individuals under 21 years of age thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Vince Polistina and approved today by the New Jersey Senate.

Senate Clears Corrado Bill That Encourages Participation in State Water Assistance Program

March 21, 2023

The New Jersey Senate cleared legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado that would help more struggling households receive assistance with their water bills.

Senate Approves Bucco Bill Honoring New Jersey Military Veteran

March 21, 2023

The New Jersey Senate approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Anthony M. Bucco that designates a portion of Interstate Highway Route 287 as the Warren E. Wilhide Interchange.

Committee Approves Singer Bill that Would Increase Aid for Adult Day Care Services

March 21, 2023

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would increase the adult day care Medicaid per diem rate was approved today by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.