NJ lawmaker says parents should know if their kids stopped by cops for drinking, smoking weed
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey State Senator Anthony M. Bucco said this week that parents need to be notified if their children are caught smoking weed or drinking alcohol. Under Governor Phil…
Dancer bill package protecting vulnerable seniors from financial, physical abuse clears committee
Ron Dancer TRENTON, N.J. – The Assembly Aging and Senior Services Committee voted to release a package of bills, sponsored by Assemblyman Ron Dancer, that would create stronger laws to protect vulnerable…
Assembly advances Dancer legislation providing tax credits to businesses for mitigating spread of Covid-19
Ron Dancer TRENTON, N.J. – Businesses in New Jersey that make structural improvements to protect their employees from the spread of the coronavirus could be eligible for tax credits under a bill…
Murphy agrees with Bramnick to repeal law that bans cops from calling parents when their kids are busted for marijuana or alcohol
Jon Bramnick TRENTON, N.J. – During a briefing on the pandemic Monday, Gov. Phil Murphy said he supports legislation to repeal the law prohibiting police from notifying parents on their child’s use…
Schepisi introduces bill requiring doctors to identify and coordinate emergency care needs during telehealth visits
Holly Schepisi TRENTON, N.J. – Addressing emergency health care needs virtually during telehealth visits has become increasingly necessary during the Covid-19 pandemic, says Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi. The lawmaker introduced a bill this…
Peterson legislation protecting taxpayer funded Covid-19 health services advanced by Assembly
Erik Peterson TRENTON, N.J. – Public funds dedicated to counties for Covid-19 testing, diagnosis and treatment would be preserved for those in greatest need under a bill sponsored by Assemblyman Erik Peterson…
Committee releases Dancer bill extending time to collect horse race winnings
Ron Dancer TRENTON, N.J. – Acknowledging the impact of Covid-19 on horse racing tracks, the Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee today released Assemblyman Ron Dancer’s bill extending the time to…
Space’s bill allowing non-profits to conduct remote raffles and bingos advances
Parker Space TRENTON, N.J. – Veterans groups, volunteer fire and rescue squads, churches and other charitable organizations could be permitted to conduct bingos and raffles remotely under a bill sponsored by Assemblyman…
In rare move, Democrats reverse course on parental notification
Jon Bramnick TRENTON, N.J. – Two weeks ago, the Democrat majority passed a bill prohibiting police to notify parents when their underage children are caught using marijuana or alcohol. “It is rare…
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