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…
Governor Signs Oroho Bill Allowing Special Events on Preserved Farmland
Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Steven Oroho that would authorize special social events on preserved farmland was signed into law today by Gov. Murphy.…
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.…
Polistina Statement on Temporary Workers Bill
Sen. Vince Polistina voted in support of the "Temp Workers Bill of Rights" today, affirming his support for the principle of equal pay for equal work and ensuring that all workers are…
Pennacchio Bill to Establish Muslim Heritage Month in NJ Advances
January of each year would be designated as Muslim Heritage Month under legislation sponsored by Sen. Joe Pennacchio and advanced today by the New Jersey Senate.…
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.…
Durr Resolution that Would Designate First Week of May as “Composting Awareness Week” Advances
A joint resolution sponsored by Sen. Ed Durr that would designate the first week of May of each year as “Composting Awareness Week” was approved today 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.…
Durr Calls for Pause in Surveying for Wind Farms as More Dead Whales Wash Ashore
Sen. Ed Durr joined a growing chorus of state and federal lawmakers in calling for a pause in wind farm development activities as more dead whales continue to wash ashore.…
VIDEO: Bramnick Bill Would Protect More Victims from Stalkers and Harassment
Many people who are being stalked or repeatedly harassed can't get restraining orders under current New Jersey law. Sen. Jon Bramnick is sponsoring a bill that would make it easier for more…
Testa: Unconstitutional Gun Laws Passed by Trenton Democrats “Falling Like Dominos” in Federal Court
Sen. Michael Testa said the unconstitutional guns laws passed by Trenton Democrats are 'falling like dominos' after another was blocked in federal court, the second this week.…
Bucco: Murphy’s Extreme Green Energy Plan Could Cost New Jerseyans $1.4 Trillion
Sen. Anthony Bucco said it could cost New Jerseyans a whopping $1.4 trillion to implement Gov. Phil Murphy's Energy Master Plan, according to a new estimate.…
Trenton stabbing suspect in custody
TRENTON, NJ – The Trenton Police Department has announced an arrest has been made in the overnight stabbing of a victim within the city. Police responded to the scene of a disturbance…
Durr Says It’s Clear Democrats’ New Gun Law Will Be Struck Down After Another Court Loss
Sen. Ed Durr responded after a federal judge blocked the enforcement of additional sections of a new law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy that establishes unconstitutional restrictions on the concealed carry of…
Governor Signs Corrado Bill Improving Safety of Roads and Public Transit for People with Disabilities
Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities may soon be able to enjoy safer, more mobility friendly streets thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado and signed into law today by Gov.…
O’Scanlon Statement on Oroho’s Decision to Not Seek Re-election
Statement from Sen. Declan O'Scanlon on Sen. Steven Oroho’s decision not to seek re-election.…
O’Scanlon Bill to Help Crime Victims Clears Law & Public Safety Committee
Sen. O'Scanlon's bill that codifies the establishment of the VIVA Division within the Department of Law and Public Safety to unify services for crime victims in New Jersey was approved by the…
Stanfield Legislation Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Advances Through Committee
Sen. Jean Stanfield's bill instructing the Attorney General's Office to provide additional support and outreach to victims of human trafficking has passed the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.…
Stanfield Legislation Requiring BPU to Open Electrical Grid to New Energy Sources Advances
Sen. Jean Stanfield's bill requiring the BPU to find solutions that would allow additional energy sources to connect to the electrical grid was approved by the Senate Environment and Energy Committee.…
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