Booker clashes with Senate Republicans over judicial nominee in heated committee exchange
NEWARK, NJ— Sen. Cory Booker drew sharp criticism Thursday after a tense exchange during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing over the nomination of Emil Bove to a federal judgeship. The incident drew…
New Jersey Senate advances bill to establish digital driver’s licenses and ID cards
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee has approved amended legislation that would require the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to offer digital driver’s licenses and non-driver identification cards…
New Jersey Senate committee advances anti gun bill package to full chamber vote
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Senate Law & Public Safety Committee has advanced a series of gun control bills that were previously approved by the General Assembly in March. The legislation…
New Jersey Senate committee advances bill to protect farmers from nuisance lawsuits
TRENTON, N.J. — The Senate Economic Growth Committee has passed a bill sponsored by Senator Parker Space (R-24) aimed at strengthening legal protections for commercial farmers under New Jersey’s Right to Farm…
New Jersey Senate advances bill to offer paid leave for school events with employer tax credit
TRENTON, N.J. — Imagine getting two additional days off from your job each year to attend your child’s student-teacher conferences, meetings, and other school programs. In New Jersey, that could soon be…
New Jersey’s Gas Car Ban Halted by U.S. Senate
Trenton, NJ – Like his failed offshore wind programs, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s 2035 gas car sales ban appears to be dead in the water. In a 51-44 vote on Thursday,…
It’s Almost Over: Senate votes to end Phil Murphy’s New Jersey gas car ban
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers (NJ CAR) on Thursday praised the U.S. Senate’s approval of three Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions that would nullify electric vehicle (EV)…
New Jersey Senate panel advances bill to boost cancer research funding tenfold
TRENTON, N.J. — Legislation to dramatically increase New Jersey’s investment in cancer research cleared a key hurdle Monday, as the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee approved a bill to…
New Jersey senate leader fawns over Booker’s 25-hour protest as ‘resolute power’
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz issued a glowing statement Thursday praising U.S. Senator Cory Booker for delivering a marathon 25-hour speech on the Senate floor, calling…
Murphy Celebrates Cory Booker’s Heroic Marathon Senate Speech
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy took to X this week to praise Senator Cory Booker for what he called a “historic” 24-hour-plus speech on the Senate floor, branding the…
Maryland Senate introduces bill to expand protections for reproductive and fertility treatments
ANNAPOLIS, MD — Maryland lawmakers have introduced a bill aimed at expanding legal protections for reproductive health care, fertility preservation, and contraceptive services, shielding providers and patients from out-of-state legal actions. Key…
Maryland Senate GOP criticizes $280 million revenue shortfall, call for spending cuts
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland Senate Republicans are raising concerns after the Board of Revenue Estimates announced an additional $280 million write-down, increasing the state’s budget shortfall to $3.3 billion. In a statement…
NJEA condemns Senate confirmation of Linda McMahon as education secretary
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) sharply criticized the Senate’s confirmation of Linda McMahon as U.S. Secretary of Education, calling her appointment an attack on public education. In a…
New Jersey Senate approves bill allowing special events on preserved farms
TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Senate has passed a bipartisan bill sponsored by Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-26) that would allow preserved farms to host special occasion events while maintaining their primary…
Maryland Senate Blocks Controversial ‘Condoms for Kids’ Bill
ANNAPOLIS, MD — A Maryland Senate committee has rejected a bill that would have permitted the sale of condoms and other contraceptives through vending machines in public schools, drawing strong reactions from…
Test scores down as Gopal bill requiring labor movement lessons in New Jersey schools advances in Senate
TRENTON — A bill requiring public schools to teach students about the history of organized labor and union activism has advanced in the New Jersey Senate. Senate Bill 1054, sponsored by Senator…
Bill to strengthen juvenile delinquency cases clears New Jersey Senate
TRENTON, N.J. — A bill sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado (R-40) to change how juvenile delinquency cases are handled in New Jersey has passed the state Senate. The legislation, Senate Bill 3190,…
Maryland Senate Bill to Handcuff Cops Could Make State’s Roads Less Safe, Sheriff’s Department Says
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Maryland Senate is set to hold a hearing Tuesday on a controversial bill that would reclassify certain vehicle violations as secondary offenses, preventing law enforcement officers from stopping…
J.D. Vance Breaks Tie: Pete Hegseth confirmed as secretary of defense in narrow Senate vote
WASHINGTON — Pete Hegseth, a prominent conservative commentator and former Army National Guard officer, was confirmed as secretary of defense on Friday in a razor-thin 51-50 Senate vote, with Vice President JD…
Cory Booker Reads Poetry on Senate Floor, Displaying Several Nazi-Like Salutes
WASHINGTON—Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) stirred controversy Thursday after delivering an extended poetry recital on the Senate floor in what many are calling filibustering over the confirmation of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of…
NJ State Senate approves bill allowing online public meeting notices, shifting away from print ads
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey State Senate on Thursday passed a bill permitting municipalities to publish public meeting notices and legal advertisements online, marking a significant shift from decades of mandated…
All Eyes on New Jersey Senators Cory Booker and Andy Kim as Laken Riley Migrant Crime Bill Heads to Senate
TRENTON, N.J. — The U.S. House of Representatives passed the controversial Laken Riley Act this week, but not without significant opposition from New Jersey’s Democratic delegation, who largely voted against the measure.…
Lara Trump Emerges As Top Contender to Replace Marco Rubio in U.S. Senate
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Lara Trump has resigned from her position with the Republican National Committee, fueling speculation that she may be considering a run for the U.S. Senate seat currently held…
Matt Gaetz withdraws attorney general nomination amid Senate opposition
WASHINGTON — Former Republican Representative Matt Gaetz announced Thursday that he is withdrawing from consideration to serve as attorney general under President-elect Donald Trump, citing concerns that his confirmation process had become…
Kari Lake’s Senate Bid Ends In Defeat In Toss-Up Arizona Race
Democratic Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego defeated Republican candidate Kari Lake to become Arizona’s next senator in a competitive race that took nearly a week to project a winner. Gallego edged out Lake by…
It’s a Hat Trick! Republicans Win House After Securing Presidency and Senate
In a political sweep that has left pundits and citizens alike buzzing, the Republican Party clinched a remarkable trifecta in the November 2024 elections, securing the presidency, the Senate, and the House…
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