Mikie Sherrill’s $60B New Jersey Budget Under Fire Over DEI, Migrant Legal Aid, Progressive Policies, and Green Energy Spending
Critics of Assembly Bill A5327 say millions in taxpayer dollars are being directed toward diversity initiatives, immigration legal services and clean energy programs while residents continue to face some of the nation’s…
Senate Clears Singer Bill that Would Increase Aid for Adult Day Care Services
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would increase the adult day care Medicaid per diem rate was approved today by the New Jersey Senate.…
Senate Approves Corrado Measure that Would Cut Government Red Tape for Surviving Spouses
The New Jersey Senate approved legislation today sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado that allows the surviving spouse of a decedent to use their motor vehicle until the vehicle registration expires.…
Senate Advances Singer Bill Boosting Services for Adult Day Care Centers
Adult day care centers may soon accommodate the religious dietary needs of individuals thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer and approved today by the New Jersey Senate.…
Polistina Bill Expanding PFRS and SPRS Beneficiaries Clears Budget Committee
Sen. Vince Polistina's bill expanding the eligibility of surviving children to receive pension benefits from deceased members of the SPRS and the PFRS was approved by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.…
Is there a Central Jersey? Trenton lawmakers say yes
TRENTON – In a significant development critical to the future of New Jersey, the Senate has approved a bill sponsored by Senator Andrew Zwicker and Senator Bob Smith, recognizing Central Jersey as…
Trenton dems propose bill to undo Gov. Murphy’s underage drinking problem
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – Unruly teens, often drunk and disorderly have taken over many Jersey Shore towns thanks to protections given to them by Governor Phil Murphy. The bill is being sponsored…
Bucco: Murphy Refuses to Discuss Extreme Costs & Future Mandates as His Green Energy Plan Advances
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco said Gov. Phil Murphy continues to refuse to discuss the huge costs and State mandates likely coming down the pike as he plows forward with his plans to…
Bucco, Polistina & Testa: Feds are Taking Whale Deaths Seriously While Murphy Administration Dawdles
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco, Sen. Vince Polistina, and Sen. Michael Testa said they are glad the GAO has opened an investigation into the impact of offshore wind development on whale deaths along…
Singer Bill Banning The Sale of Menthol Cigarettes Advances
Sen. Robert Singer's bill that would ban the sale of menthol-flavored cigarettes was approved by the Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizen Committee.…
Schepisi Bill that Raises Awareness for Victims of Fentanyl Poisoning Advances
Sen. Holly Schepisi's bill that would designate July 14th of each year as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Day was approved by the Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee.…
Singer Bill Establishing Pilot Program for Individuals with Disabilities Clears Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would create a one-year pilot program for individuals with disabilities to address social and community inclusion needs was approved today in committee.…
O’Scanlon Introduces Legislation to Crackdown on Underage Alcohol and Cannabis Use
Sen. O'Scanlon introduced a bill that would reinstate penalties for underage possession and consumption of alcohol and cannabis.…
Testa & Bucco Renew Calls to End COVID-19 State of Emergency
Sen. Michael Testa and Sen. Anthony Bucco issued a response after Governor Murphy lifted COVID-19 vaccination requirements for health care employees but didn’t end New Jersey’s pandemic state of emergency.…
Ruiz, O’Scanlon Bill to Prohibit Sale of Delta-8 THC Products
The Senate Law & Public Safety Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz and Sen. Declan O’Scanlon to prohibit the production and sale of products containing delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol…
Singer Bill Supporting Affordable Nonpublic School Transportation Advances
Sen. Robert Singer's bill that would help more nonpublic school students receive reliable busing services was approved by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.…
O’Scanlon Bill to Help Crime Victims Clears Budget & Appropriations Committee
Sen. Declan O'Scanlon's bill that unifies services for crime victims within the newly created Division of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance (VIVA) in the Department of Law and Public Safety was approved…
Polistina Bill Authorizing Online Gambling Through 2033 Advances
Sen. Vince Polistina's bill that supports and extends casinos' use of online gambling was advanced by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.…
Corrado Measure that Would Cut Government Red Tape for Surviving Spouses Clears Committee
The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee approved legislation today sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado that allows the surviving spouse of a decedent to use their motor vehicle until the registration expires.…
Committee Advances Pennacchio/Durr Bill Securing Access to Public Lakes for Recreational Fisherman
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Joe Pennacchio and Sen. Ed Durr that would preserve access to any state-owned lake that is open to boats was approved in committee.…
Bramnick Measure Extending Tuition Benefits to Military Members Clears Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Jon Bramnick that would allow military members and their dependents to qualify for resident tuition rates at county colleges was advanced today by the Senate Military and Veterans'…
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