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…
Brian Kemp Stokes 2026 Senate Bid Rumors: REPORT
Brian Kemp Stokes 2026 Senate Bid Rumors: REPORT Mary Lou Masters on July 18, 2023 Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is meeting with Republicans in Washington, D.C., this week, spurring rumors of a…
Pennsylvania next on Republican 2024 US Senate campaign wish-list
By David Morgan and Jarrett Renshaw WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Top U.S. Senate Republicans are moving to try to line up high-quality candidates for next year’s elections after untested candidates with fringe views…
Senate Dems Want You To Know How Gay Their Offices Are
Senate Dems Want You To Know How Gay Their Offices Are Laurel Duggan on July 13, 2023 Senate Democrats recently released survey data revealing the proportion of staffers in each senator’s office…
‘Unattainable’: Senate Looks To Cut Troop Numbers, Fearing Lower Recruiting Standards
‘Unattainable’: Senate Looks To Cut Troop Numbers, Fearing Lower Recruiting Standards Micaela Burrow on July 11, 2023 A key Senate committee wants to cut the number of troops in the Air Force…
Republican Army veteran Sam Brown launches bid for US Senate in Nevada
By Josephine Walker WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican U.S. Army combat veteran Sam Brown on Monday launched a run for his party’s nomination to challenge Nevada Democratic U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen in 2024.…
GOP Is Leaning Into Moderate, Experienced Senate Candidates In 2024 To Avoid Another Failed Red Wave, Experts Say
GOP Is Leaning Into Moderate, Experienced Senate Candidates In 2024 To Avoid Another Failed Red Wave, Experts Say Arjun Singh on July 9, 2023 The National Republican Senatorial Committee is seeking to…
Senate banking panel to vote on Fed nominees Wednesday
(Reuters) – The U.S. Senate Banking Committee will vote on Wednesday on whether to advance President Joe Biden’s pick for the Federal Reserve’s next vice chair, current Fed Governor Philip Jefferson, for…
State Supreme Court Lets University of Delaware Keep Biden Senate Records Hidden From The Public
State Supreme Court Lets University of Delaware Keep Biden Senate Records Hidden From The Public Katelynn Richardson on July 6, 2023 The Delaware Supreme Court sided with the University of Delaware Thursday,…
Senate Clears Polistina Bill Authorizing Online Gaming Through 2028
The New Jersey Senate passed legislations sponsored by Sen. Vince Polistina that supports and extends casinos' use of online gambling through 2028.…
Senate Clears Senator Bramnick’s Bill to Fight New York State’s Unfair Tax Treatment
Sen. Jon Bramnick's bill that combats New York State's excessive and unfair taxation of New Jersey residents was passed by the New Jersey Senate.…
Senate Clears Bucco and Stanfield Bill Protecting Tax Benefits for Seniors
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Anthony Bucco and Sen. Jean Stanfield that would provide a one-time income exemption for seniors to avoid losing tax benefits under the Senior Freeze program was passed by…
Corrado Bill Addressing School Bus Shortage Clears Senate
Sen. Kristin Corrado's legislation that would extend the service life of school buses to address the shortage of school transportation vehicles was passed by the New Jersey Senate.…
Senate Approves Testa Bill to Invest in Coastal Communities
Sen. Michael Testa's bill that would establish a Boardwalk Preservation Fund to construct, repair, and maintain boardwalks and structures throughout the state's coastal communities was passed by the New Jersey Senate.…
Senate Clears Singer Bill Increasing Reimbursement Rates for “SUD” Treatment
A measure sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would increase Medicaid reimbursement for in-person partial care substance use disorder (SUD) treatment was approved today by the New Jersey Senate.…
Singer Bill that Would Increase Aid for Assisted Living Facilities Advanced by Senate
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would increase the Medicaid reimbursement rate for assisted living facilities and comprehensive personal care homes was approved today by the New Jersey Senate.…
Senate Clears Bramnick Bill Targeting “SLAPP” Suits
The New Jersey Senate approved legislation today sponsored by Senator Jon Bramnick that would establish an expedited process to dismiss SLAPP suits.…
Senate Approves Schepisi Bill to Raise Awareness for Victims of Fentanyl Poisoning
Sen. Holly Schepisi's bill that would designate July 14th of each year as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Day was passed by the New Jersey Senate.…
Polistina Bill Expanding PFRS and SPRS Beneficiaries Passes Senate
Sen. Vince Polistina's bill that expands the eligibility of surviving children to receive pension benefits from deceased family members of the SPRS and the PFRS was passed by the New Jersey Senate.…
Senate Approves O’Scanlon Bill That Prioritizes School Funding
Sen. Declan O'Scanlon's bill that would exempt certain school districts from state aid cuts was passed by the New Jersey Senate.…
Oroho Bill that Would Increase Financial Transparency Clears Senate
New Jerseyans may soon have access to a user-friendly report that summarizes the contents of the NJ Annual Financial Report thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Steven Oroho and approved today by…
Senate Advances Pennacchio Bill Establishing “Atomic Veterans Day” in New Jersey
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Joe Pennacchio designating July 16 of each year as Atomic Veterans Day was approved today by the New Jersey Senate.…
Senate Approves Singer Bill Easing Restrictions for Debt Adjusters
For-profit debt adjusters may soon be eligible to conduct business in New Jersey thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer and approved today by the New Jersey Senate.…
Senate Republicans Release FY 2024 Budget Resolutions
The Republican members of the New Jersey Senate released their budget resolutions today which include proposed changes to Governor Phil Murphy's FY 2024 State Budget proposal.…
Senate GOP Works In Anti-‘Woke’ Provisions To Defense Bill Despite Democrat Majority
Senate GOP Works In Anti-‘Woke’ Provisions To Defense Bill Despite Democrat Majority Micaela Burrow on June 23, 2023 The Senate Armed Services Committee passed a defense policy bill that includes provisions aiming…
Dems Terrified A Joe Manchin Third-Party Run Will Hand GOP Control Of Senate, White House
Dems Terrified A Joe Manchin Third-Party Run Will Hand GOP Control Of Senate, White House Mary Lou Masters on June 21, 2023 Senate Democrats are concerned that a third-party presidential run from…
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