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…
South Carolina Senate Passes ‘Heartbeat’ Abortion Bill
South Carolina Senate Passes ‘Heartbeat’ Abortion Bill Kate Anderson on May 24, 2023 The South Carolina state Senate approved a bill banning abortion after a heartbeat is detected and sent the legislation…
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…
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.…
Justice Thomas’ billionaire friend rejects Senate panel over gift list
By Jacqueline Thomsen WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Texas billionaire Harlan Crow has rejected a Senate committee’s request to detail gifts he or his companies have made to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas,…
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.…
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.…
Fed’s watchdog defends work before Senate amid questions over his independence
By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Federal Reserve’s in-house watchdog defended his agency’s independence and ability to conduct investigations in a Senate hearing on Wednesday, while acknowledging some dissatisfaction…
Food aid cuts still ‘red line’ in debt ceiling talks, says Senate farm committee chair
By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Expanding work requirements for the largest U.S. food assistance program is still a “red line” in negotiations over raising the country’s debt ceiling to avert a…
‘The Most Compelling Political Science Experiment’: Experts Weigh In On Potential Three-Way Senate Race in Arizona
‘The Most Compelling Political Science Experiment’: Experts Weigh In On Potential Three-Way Senate Race in Arizona Mary Lou Masters on May 14, 2023 Arizona’s 2024 U.S. Senate race could feature a three-way…
Senate Committee Advances Biden Nominee Who Once Said Gas Should Be More Expensive
Senate Committee Advances Biden Nominee Who Once Said Gas Should Be More Expensive Jason Cohen on May 11, 2023 The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing And Urban Affairs voted Thursday to advance the…
Senate Votes To Repeal Biden’s Endangered Species Rule
Senate Votes To Repeal Biden’s Endangered Species Rule Arjun Singh on May 11, 2023 The Democratic-led Senate has voted to repeal a regulation issued by the Biden administration under the Endangered Species…
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Biden Nominee Who Couldn’t Answer Basic Constitutional Questions
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Biden Nominee Who Couldn’t Answer Basic Constitutional Questions Katelynn Richardson on May 11, 2023 The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced a Biden nominee for federal court Thursday who failed…
Marijuana banking bill heads to Senate Banking Committee
(Reuters) – Shares of pot companies were trading higher on Thursday as the U.S. Senate Banking Committee prepares to discuss the SAFE Banking Act, a crucial legislation that would make it easier…
Chile’s senate approves mining royalty bill, passes to final vote
SANTIAGO (Reuters) -Chile’s senate approved on Wednesday a long-awaited new mining royalty bill, passing it back to the lower chamber for a final vote that could come as early as next week.…
Kari Lake Is Closing In On Arizona Senate Bid: REPORT
Kari Lake Is Closing In On Arizona Senate Bid: REPORT Mary Lou Masters on May 10, 2023 Former Republican Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake is set to meet this week with numerous…
Feinstein says she will work a lighter schedule on return to U.S. Senate
By Moira Warburton WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein said on Wednesday she is ready to resume her duties but with a lighter schedule, after missing nearly three months due…
After 2022 Drubbing, Florida Dems Want Basketball Superstar To Run For Senate
After 2022 Drubbing, Florida Dems Want Basketball Superstar To Run For Senate Laurel Duggan on May 9, 2023 Retired basketball player Dwyane Wade is at the top of some Florida Democratic operatives’…
Bolivian senate approves ‘gold law’ aimed at bolstering foreign reserves
LA PAZ (Reuters) – Bolivia’s senate early on Friday morning gave final approval to a so-called “gold law” aimed at strengthening the country’s foreign currency reserves. The legislation, which was supported by…
Maryland Dem Rep. Jumps Into Senate Race After Retirement Of Longtime Dem Senator
Maryland Dem Rep. Jumps Into Senate Race After Retirement Of Longtime Dem Senator Mary Lou Masters on May 4, 2023 Maryland Democratic Rep. David Trone launched his Senate campaign Thursday for retiring…
Ohio Republican Weighing Senate Bid Privately Questions The Power Of Trump Endorsements
Ohio Republican Weighing Senate Bid Privately Questions The Power Of Trump Endorsements Mary Lou Masters on May 4, 2023 Ohio Republican Secretary of State Frank LaRose, who is weighing a Senate run…
Senate Dems Under Pressure To Nuke Longstanding Rule That Enables GOP To Thwart Biden’s Judicial Nominees
Senate Dems Under Pressure To Nuke Longstanding Rule That Enables GOP To Thwart Biden’s Judicial Nominees Katelynn Richardson on May 4, 2023 The Congressional Black Caucus is lobbying Senate Judiciary Chair Dick…
VIDEO: Senate Republicans Explore Whale Deaths & Wind Farm Concerns at Independent Hearing
New Jersey Senate Republicans hosted an independent hearing where the surge of whale and dolphin deaths along the Jersey Shore and potential links to wind farms were discussed.…
Larry Hogan Rules Out Senate Run For Retiring Dem’s Seat
Larry Hogan Rules Out Senate Run For Retiring Dem’s Seat Mary Lou Masters on May 3, 2023 Former Republican Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan ruled out a Senate run Tuesday after Democratic Sen.…
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