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…
Senate Passes Bramnick Bill That Forces Telemarketers to Identify Themselves within 30 Seconds
Sen. Jon Bramnick’s bill requiring telemarketers to identify themselves and what they’re selling within the first 30 seconds of a call was passed by the New Jersey Senate.…
Senate Clears Stanfield/Bucco Resolution Designating April 14 as “Military Child Appreciation Day”
Legislation sponsored by Sens. Jean Stanfield and Anthony Bucco designating April 14 of each year as “Military Child Appreciation Day” was approved today by the New Jersey Senate.…
Senate Approves Singer/Testa Resolution Commemorating the 127th Anniversary of the Jewish War Veterans of the US
Legislation sponsored by Sens. Robert Singer and Michael Testa that would commemorate the 127th anniversary of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States was approved today by the New Jersey Senate.…
U.S. Senate Leader Schumer: Norfolk Southern chief should testify on Ohio train wreck
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer on Monday called for Norfolk Southern Railway Chief Executive Alan Shaw to testify to Congress on “what went wrong” in the Feb. 3…
Senate Republicans Set Priorities for Responsible Budget Proposal Ahead of Governor’s Speech
With Gov. Phil Murphy set to deliver the annual budget message next week to the Legislature, Senate Republicans laid out their priorities for a responsible state budget.…
As Whale Deaths Rise, Senate Republicans Call for Temporary Halt to Wind Farm Survey Work
Senate Republicans are calling for Gov. Phil Murphy to temporarily halt wind farm development work that might be linked to a sudden spike in whale deaths around the Jersey Shore.…
Virginia Senate Ousts Youngkin Appointee Who Defended Constitution From ‘Racist’ Accusations
Virginia Senate Ousts Youngkin Appointee Who Defended Constitution From ‘Racist’ Accusations Reagan Reese on February 8, 2023 The Virginia Senate voted to remove a Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin appointed member of the…
Acting FAA chief to testify before U.S. Senate panel on computer outage
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The acting head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will testify on Feb. 15 before the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee on a Jan. 11 computer system…
Senate Clears Schepisi Bill that Would Increase the Safety of Drinking Water
The New Jersey Senate approved legislation yesterday sponsored by Sen. Holly Schepisi that would help municipally-owned water companies comply with new DEP regulations.…
Autism designation on NJ Driver’s Licenses passes Senate in unanimous vote
Driver’s licenses in New Jersey often have additional designations such as those for military veterans and organ donor designations. Now, a law seeking to add an autism designation has passed in a…
Senate Passes Oroho Bill Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Extortion
Sen. Oroho's bipartisan bill establishing the crime of sexual extortion to protect young victims was passed by the New Jersey Senate.…
Senate Clears Stanfield Bill Requiring BPU to Open Electrical Grid to New Energy Sources
Sen. Stanfield's bill requiring the BPU to find solutions that would allow additional energy sources to connect to the electrical grid was passed by the New Jersey Senate.…
Senate Approves Bucco Bill that Would Help Economically Disadvantaged College Students
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tony Bucco that would help economically disadvantaged college students buy groceries through the federal SNAP Program was advanced today by the New Jersey Senate.…
Corrado Bill Improving Road Safety for Individuals with Disabilities Clears Senate
The New Jersey Senate approved legislation today sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado that would allow individuals diagnosed with a communication disability to indicate that status on their driver’s license.…
‘Chicken Sh*t’: Failed Dem Senate Candidate Rails Against House Speaker Kevin McCarthy
‘Chicken Sh*t’: Failed Dem Senate Candidate Rails Against House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Harold Hutchison on February 2, 2023 Former Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan of Ohio ripped House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Thursday, calling…
University Of Delaware Welcomes FBI To Search Biden Senate Records For Classified Docs
University Of Delaware Welcomes FBI To Search Biden Senate Records For Classified Docs Alexa Schwerha on February 2, 2023 University of Delaware (UD) President Dennis Assanis said Thursday during a hearing on…
Senate Dems To Take ‘Hard Look’ At ‘Weaponized’ Durham Probe
Senate Dems To Take ‘Hard Look’ At ‘Weaponized’ Durham Probe Nino Cambria on January 30, 2023 Democratic Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, chairman of the Judiciary Committee, announced Monday that the committee would…
Failed Senate Candidate Tells Bill Maher The Democrats’ Brand Is ‘Toxic’
Failed Senate Candidate Tells Bill Maher The Democrats’ Brand Is ‘Toxic’ Harold Hutchison on January 28, 2023 Former Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan of Ohio called the Democratic Party’s brand “toxic” Friday during…
U.S. Senate Republicans put Biden on notice over debt ceiling
By David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two dozen U.S. Senate Republicans warned Democratic President Joe Biden on Friday that they would not support increasing the federal debt ceiling without at least an…
U.S. Senate finance chair: Congress should hike tax on oil firms’ stock buybacks
(Reuters) – U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden on Thursday said Congress must do more to raise taxes on oil companies’ stock buybacks after Chevron Corp announced it would triple its…
Senate Dems Are Staffing Up To Take On American Energy Companies
Senate Dems Are Staffing Up To Take On American Energy Companies Jack McEvoy on January 17, 2023 Senate Democrats are hiring multiple staffers with experience in climate policy after incoming Democratic Senate…
‘Common Sense’: Wisconsin House, Senate Could Pass An Amendment That Would Shake Up Bail Rules
‘Common Sense’: Wisconsin House, Senate Could Pass An Amendment That Would Shake Up Bail Rules Trevor Schakohl on January 16, 2023 The Wisconsin State Legislature’s new session will vote on a state…
Montana Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison For Actions During Capitol Breach, Including Kicking Open Senate Door
Defendant and His Brother Entered the Senate Chamber WASHINGTON – A Montana man, who was charged along with his brother, was sentenced in the District of Columbia today to a prison…
Senate Dems Try To Beef Up Staff For Potential Probes Of Energy Companies
Senate Dems Try To Beef Up Staff For Potential Probes Of Energy Companies Jack McEvoy on January 5, 2023 Democrats on the Senate Budget Committee are attempting to employ a “climate policy…
Biden Races To Appoint More ‘Special Envoys’ Before Senate Can Weigh In
Biden Races To Appoint More ‘Special Envoys’ Before Senate Can Weigh In Jack McEvoy on December 28, 2022 The Biden administration is racing to hire additional agents that will act as international…
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