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Senator Pennacchio: Democrats’ Budget Comedies Continue

Press ReleaseJuly 1, 20230198 views

Sen. Joe Pennacchio criticized Democrat leadership and Governor Murphy for rushing through a budget that is 60% higher than when the governor first took office.

Senate Clears Singer Bill Increasing Reimbursement Rates for “SUD” Treatment

Press ReleaseJuly 1, 20230217 views

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

Press ReleaseJuly 1, 20230176 views

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

Press ReleaseJuly 1, 20230170 views

The New Jersey Senate approved legislation today sponsored by Senator Jon Bramnick that would establish an expedited process to dismiss SLAPP suits.

Approved: Singer Bill Establishing Reimbursement Rate for Traumatic Brain Injury Nursing Facilities

Press ReleaseJuly 1, 20230290 views

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would establish a minimum NJ FamilyCare reimbursement rate for traumatic brain injury special care nursing facilities was advanced today by the New Jersey Senate.

VIDEO: Testa & O’Scanlon Call Out Democrats for Voting on State Budget with No Bill, Inaccurate Information

Press ReleaseJune 30, 20230185 views

The Senate Budget & Appropriations Committee voted on the FY 2024 State Budget last night before it was even written (over Republican objections), with only an error-filled scoresheet provided to legislators that failed to include more than $1 billion of spending added by Democrats at […]

Testa Says Democrats Trying to Blame OLS for Their Budget Mess

Press ReleaseJune 30, 20230174 views

Sen. Michael Testa said Democrat leaders are trying to blame OLS for their own inability to stop the feeding frenzy at the budget trough.

Durr Opposes Bill Redirecting $1 Billion of Ratepayer Relief to Foreign Wind Farm Developer

Press ReleaseJune 29, 20230157 views

Sen.Ed Durr expressed his strong opposition to legislation that would redirect up to $1 billion from ratepayers to a foreign company that is building a disputed wind farm off the coast of New Jersey.

Bill to Ban Speculative Ticketing Introduced by 10th District Legislators

Press ReleaseJune 29, 20230151 views

In an effort to address the concerns with the reselling of tickets by prohibiting tentative ticket sales also known as “speculative ticketing,” District 10 Lawmakers have introduced a bill aimed at stopping this deceptive trade practice.

Bramnick Bill Targeting “SLAPP” Suits Clears Budget Committee

Press ReleaseJune 28, 20230310 views

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Jon Bramnick that would establish an expedited process to dismiss SLAPP suits was approved today by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Committee Advances Singer Bill Establishing Reimbursement Rate for Traumatic Brain Injury Special Care Nursing Facilities

Press ReleaseJune 28, 20230202 views

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would establish a minimum NJ FamilyCare reimbursement rate for traumatic brain injury special care nursing facilities was approved today by committee.

Singer Bill that Increases Reimbursement Rates for Substance Use Disorder Treatment Clears Committee

Press ReleaseJune 28, 20230141 views

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would increase Medicaid reimbursement for in-person partial care substance use disorder (SUD) treatment cleared the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Committee Approves Singer Measure that Would Increase Aid for Assisted Living Facilities

Press ReleaseJune 28, 20230118 views

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would increase the Medicaid reimbursement rate for assisted living facilities was advanced today by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Senate Approves Schepisi Bill to Raise Awareness for Victims of Fentanyl Poisoning

Press ReleaseJune 27, 20230159 views

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

Press ReleaseJune 27, 20230161 views

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

Press ReleaseJune 27, 20230167 views

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

Press ReleaseJune 27, 20230111 views

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 the NJ Senate.

Senate Advances Pennacchio Bill Establishing “Atomic Veterans Day” in New Jersey

Press ReleaseJune 27, 20230261 views

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

Press ReleaseJune 27, 20230134 views

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.

Republican Budget Committee Members Call for Release of FY 2024 State Budget Plan that Will Be Voted on Tomorrow

Press ReleaseJune 27, 20230243 views

The Republican members of the Senate Budget Committee called on Gov. Murphy and legislative Democrats to release the FY 2024 State Budget and explain the dozens of other bills that the Budget Committee will be called to vote upon tomorrow.

Senate Republicans Release FY 2024 Budget Resolutions

Press ReleaseJune 27, 20230294 views

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.

Bucco: Kids Do Best When Parents & Teachers Work Together to Support Them

Press ReleaseJune 23, 20230131 views

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco responded to complaints filed yesterday by Attorney General Matt Platkin against the Middletown, Marlboro, and Manalapan school districts over new parental notification policies they adopted this week.

Trenton man arrested for murder in Queens

Adam DevineJune 22, 20230375 views

NEW YORK, NY – A Trenton man has been arrested for a murder he committed in Queens, according to the New York City Police Department. In relation to an ongoing…

Democrats Block Republican Efforts to Lower Energy Bills, Ensure Parental Rights in Education

Press ReleaseJune 22, 20230291 views

New Jersey Senate Democrats blocked Republican efforts to advance legislation that would lower energy bills and ensure parental rights in education at the Senate session on June 20.

Pennacchio: Trenton Democrats Sound Cartoonish with Promises of StayNJ Tax Relief in 2026

Press ReleaseJune 22, 20230171 views

Sen. Joe Pennacchio said Trenton Democrats sound cartoonish with promises that they’ll deliver on their big property tax relief plan starting in 2026.