Trenton Ticket Wins $1,000,000 on Mega Millions
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Multiple shootings leave two dead in Trenton overnight
TRENTON, NJ – The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and
It’s time for Phil Murphy to reopen NJ government offices Senator says
Sen. Kristin Corrado called on Gov. Phil Murphy to reopen State government offices, including unemployment walk-in centers, immediately.
Singer leads the charge to properly vet Afghan refugees arriving in New Jersey
In a letter to the director of New Jersey’s Homeland Security and Preparedness, Sens. Singer, Connors, Holzapfel, Thompson and O’Scanlon emphasized the need to vet and screen refugees coming to the state from Afghanistan.
Pennacchio Rebukes Democrats for Political Game that is Harming Atlantic County Families
With a state-high unemployment rate of 11.1, Atlantic County residents deserve help from their senator, and Trenton Democrats are standing in the way, Sen. Joe Pennacchio said.
Testa slams Murphy after inmate released during COVID-19 purge commits murder two days later
Sen. Michael Testa said murder charges filed against a former inmate freed by Gov. Phil Murphy demonstrate the insanity of the administration’s early release of thousands of dangerous inmates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Day of reckoning coming for Phil Murphy as DOJ continues investigation into nursing home deaths
In light of the Department of Justice’s investigation into Covid deaths at two veterans nursing homes, Sen. Joe Pennacchio lauded efforts to get to the truth.
Republicans want to stop Phil Murphy’s business crushing tax, but Dems won’t reconvene
Calling Murphy’s payroll tax increase on employers a job killer in a state with the 6th highest unemployment rate in the nation, Sen. Declan O’Scanlon called for the use of federal relief money as a better option.
New Jersey unemployment woes continue to linger under Murphy’s messed up madness
A resident from his district who must repay more money to the Department of Labor than she received is one many months-old constituent cases that have frustrated Sen. Anthony M. Bucco and his staff.
Why is Phil Murphy hoarding federal COVID-19 aid to himself, Republicans question
The Murphy Administration is sitting on more than $6 billion in American Rescue Plan money and the four Republicans on the Senate Budget & Appropriations Committee want the money put to work helping NJ residents and employers.
Testa: Murphy’s Energy Master Plan is a Disaster Plan
Sen. Michael Testa blasted Gov. Murphy’s Energy Master Plan that will add $155 billion to electric bills and cost NJ families more than $252 billion.
Bipartisan Motor Vehicle and Pedestrian Safety Legislation Clears Senate
The New Jersey Senate approved legislation sponsored by Sens. Anthony Bucco and Steven Oroho that would impose certain safety requirements on motorists when overtaking pedestrians and bicyclists.
Testa/Sweeney Bill to Allow Mobile Barbershops Earns Final Legislative Approval
Legislation that would allow mobile barbershops and hair salons to operate in the state, sponsored by Sen. Mike Testa and Senate President Steve Sweeney, that received final legislative approval from the Senate.
Kean Bill Protecting Patients of Rare Diseases Signed by Governor
The Governor signed legislation sponsored by Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean establishing the New Jersey Rare Disease Advisory Council to ensure those suffering from unusual conditions receive suitable care.
Senate Gives Final Legislative Approval to Sweeney-Gopal-O’Scanlon School Regionalization Bill
Legislation sponsored by Senate President Steve Sweeney and Senators Vin Gopal and Declan O’Scanlon to encourage the creation of K-12 regional and countywide school districts earned final legislative approval today.
Connors, Rumpf & Gove Hail Signing of Senior Community COVID Legal Immunity Bill
Sen. Christopher Connors, Asm. Brian Rumpf, and Asw. DiAnne Gove hailed the signing of S-3584 as a statutory means of protecting senior communities from potentially expensive pandemic-related lawsuits now.
Oroho Bill Allowing Longer Work Week for Teen Employees Becomes Law
Sen. Steve Oroho’s legislation to help small businesses fill job opening this summer was signed into law by the Governor.
Oroho: Will Governor Use Federal Funds to Stop $300 Million July 4th Employer Tax Increase?
Sen. Steven Oroho said it appears possible that Gov. Phil Murphy will use federal funds as proposed by Republicans to stop a major tax increase on New Jersey employers.
Pennacchio Encourages Governor to sign Multi-Generation Housing Bill and Work with Legislature to Protect Senior Citizens
Sen. Joe Pennacchio’s legislation to help make it easier for families to care for senior loved ones in multi-generation housing awaits Gov. Murphy’s signature.
Murphy Not Doing Enough to End New York’s Unfair Taxation of New Jersey Residents
Sen. Steven Oroho said Gov. Phil Murphy isn’t doing enough to end New York’s unfair taxation of former commuters who now work from home in New Jersey some or all of the time.
Senate Republicans Call on Gov. Murphy to Explain Pork Spending Before Budget Is Signed
The Republican members of the Senate Budget Committee continued their push for transparency in the budget process with a new call for Gov. Phil Murphy to fully explain the hundreds of millions of pork spending in the FY 2022 State Budget he will sign into law this morning.
Holzapfel Bill to Help Seniors with Prescription Drug Costs Signed into Law
Senior residents struggling with the high cost of prescription medicine will be helped by legislation sponsored by Sen. Jim Holzapfel and signed into law.
Senate Approves Testa Bill Exempting Commercial Fisherman from State Unemployment Tax
Legislation approved by the Senate and sponsored by Sen. Michael Testa would exempt commercial fisherman from state unemployment tax.
McGuckin wants to lose the fat, says his district needs more of bloated Murphy budget
Sen. Jim Holzapfel, Asm. Greg McGuckin and Asm. John Catalano said the budget passed in Trenton today highlights the misplaced priorities of the Democrats and will drain some Ocean County schools of their rightfully deserved funding.
9th District Delegation Votes Against Sanctuary State Bill that Would Eliminate Effective Tool to Deter Illegal Immigration
Sen. Christopher Connors, Asm. Brian Rumpf and Asw. DiAnne Gove voted against a Democrat bill they said was another attempt to establish New Jersey as a sanctuary state.
O’Scanlon: Democrats’ Lack of Budget Transparency Is Shameful
Sen. Declan O’Scanlon said a total lack of budget transparency demonstrated by New Jersey Democrats was shameful after tens of billions of dollars of spending was approved with minimal information available to legislators or the public.
Pennacchio Calls for Learning, Healing on State’s First Juneteenth Holiday
New Jersey’s first Juneteenth state holiday is a lesson in American history, and Senator Joe Pennacchio said it is also an opportunity to unify the races.
Oroho: Democrats Proposing No Significant New Tax Relief for New Jerseyans
Statement from Sen. Steven Oroho on a budget-related announcement from Gov. Phil Murphy and Democratic legislative issues.
Schepisi Bill Allowing Paramedics to Administer Buprenorphine Approved by Senate
Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Holly Schepisi that allows paramedics to administer buprenorphine was approved by the New Jersey Senate.
Corrado Bill Encouraging School Districts to Team with Universities to Train In-School Mental Health Providers Clears Senate
Mental health services in New Jersey schools would be enhanced under legislation sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado passed by the Senate.
Bucco Bill Supporting the Needs of Individuals with Disabilities in the Workforce Advances
State residents with disabilities would have better access to adequate employment opportunities under legislation sponsored by Sen. Anthony M. Bucco and approved by the Senate.
Kean Bill that Would Stabilize State Funding for Higher Education Clears Senate
The Senate approved Sen. Tom Kean’s bill that would help ensure predictable state funding for New Jersey’s higher education institutions.
O’Scanlon Bill Allowing Electronic Authorization for Medical Cannabis Patients Clears Senate with Gov’s Recommendations
Sen. Declan O’Scanlon’s legislation that would allow patients to be authorized for medical marijuana by telemedicine moved closer to enactment with the Senate’s concurrence with Gov. Murphy’s recommendations.
Bucco Legislation to Fund Pediatric Cancer Research Clears Senate
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tony Bucco to fund pediatric cancer research in New Jersey has been approved by the New Jersey Senate.
Bateman Bill Emphasizing NJ’s Clean Energy Goals Endorsed by Senate
Sen. Kip Batemen’s legislation advanced by the Senate codifies New Jersey commitment to ambitious renewable energy goals to help the environment.
Pennacchio, Singer Introduce Legislation to Keep Peace in NJ Streets
Sen. Joe Pennacchio and Sen. Robert Singer introduced legislation strengthening laws preventing violent outbreaks like the incident in Long Branch on June 19.
Man killed after being struck twice on Route 29 in Trenton
TRENTON, NJ – On Saturday, April 3, 2021 at approximately
NJ lawmaker says parents should know if their kids stopped by cops for drinking, smoking weed
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey State Senator Anthony M. Bucco
Legislators who proposed $15,000 Murphy lockdown fines want to fix Marijuana laws
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The good news is there won’t
A year into pandemic, lawmaker proposes coronavirus Memorial Day
Christopher P. DePhillips TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips is
Dancer bill package protecting vulnerable seniors from financial, physical abuse clears committee
Ron Dancer TRENTON, N.J. – The Assembly Aging and Senior
Assembly advances Dancer legislation providing tax credits to businesses for mitigating spread of Covid-19
Ron Dancer TRENTON, N.J. – Businesses in New Jersey that
Murphy agrees with Bramnick to repeal law that bans cops from calling parents when their kids are busted for marijuana or alcohol
Jon Bramnick TRENTON, N.J. – During a briefing on the
Schepisi introduces bill requiring doctors to identify and coordinate emergency care needs during telehealth visits
Holly Schepisi TRENTON, N.J. – Addressing emergency health care needs
Peterson legislation protecting taxpayer funded Covid-19 health services advanced by Assembly
Erik Peterson TRENTON, N.J. – Public funds dedicated to counties
Committee releases Dancer bill extending time to collect horse race winnings
Ron Dancer TRENTON, N.J. – Acknowledging the impact of Covid-19
Space’s bill allowing non-profits to conduct remote raffles and bingos advances
Parker Space TRENTON, N.J. – Veterans groups, volunteer fire and
In rare move, Democrats reverse course on parental notification
Jon Bramnick TRENTON, N.J. – Two weeks ago, the Democrat
Trenton Lawmakers Praise Bill that Could Help Restaurants, Bars Crushed by Murphy to Start Making Money Again
A new bill introduced in Trenton aimed at helping the