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Committee Advances Connors-Rumpf-Gove Bill To Create Fund for Volunteer Fire Companies

December 1, 2023

The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee voted to advance legislation today sponsored by Sen. Christopher Connors, Asm. Brian Rumpf, and Asw. DiAnne Gove that would support the financial needs of volunteer fire companies.

Pennacchio Bill to Credit Students for Completing Fire Academy Courses Clears Committee

December 1, 2023

Sen. Joe Pennacchio’s bill that would provide course credits for high school students who become volunteer firefighters was approved by the Senate Education Committee.

Lead Inspectors for City of Trenton Admit Receiving Illegal Overtime Payments

November 28, 2023

TRENTON, N.J. – A Mercer County, New Jersey, man and

Trenton Police Investigating Deadly Early Morning Shooting

November 24, 2023

TRENTON, NJ — A homicide investigation is underway following a

Trenton Man Convicted in 2021 Shooting Death

November 18, 2023

TRENTON, NJ – Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri reported

Trenton Teenager Arrested for DUI on State Highway

November 7, 2023

TRENTON, NJ – The Trenton Police Department reported the detention

O’Scanlon, Scharfenberger & Flynn to Governor Murphy On Offshore Wind – ‘We Told You So.’

November 1, 2023

Sen. Declan O’Scanlon, Asw. Victoria Flynn and Asm. Gerry Scharfenberger released a statement regarding news that the offshore wind energy dealings between Ørsted and New Jersey are seemingly collapsing.

ICYMI: Testa Statement on Ørsted Withdrawing from Offshore Wind Project

November 1, 2023

In response to Ørsted’s announcement that it is withdrawing from New Jersey’s offshore wind project, Senator Michael Testa issued the following statement.

Statement by Senate Minority Leader Bucco on Orsted Withdrawing From Offshore Wind Project

November 1, 2023

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco issued the following statement in response to Orsted announcing that they are withdrawing from New Jersey’s offshore wind project.

Singer to be Honored with “Legislative Champion Award” by NJ Commission on Cancer Research

November 1, 2023

Sen. Robert Singer will be honored with the “Legislative Champion Award” by the New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research (NJCCR) on November 15.

District 10 Legislators: Murphy Should Unequivocally Support Lowering the Cost of Tolls

November 1, 2023

District 10 Legislators issued the following joint statement after Gov. Murphy announced that he was vetoing the New Jersey Turnpike Authority’s proposed toll increases.

10th District Legislators Blast Murphy Over Regressive Toll Tax Increases

November 1, 2023

Legislators from the 10th District blasted the Murphy administration after the New Jersey Turnpike Authority approved a $2.6 billion budget that calls for a 3% toll tax increase.

Bucco & O’Scanlon Slam Murphy For Avoiding Real Issues Like the Affordability Crisis

November 1, 2023

Sen. Anthony M. Bucco and Sen. Declan O’Scanlon slammed Governor Murphy for avoiding real issues like the affordability crisis in New Jersey after a new report ranked New Jersey as the worst state on the 2024 State Business Tax Climate Index.

Corrado: Problems With Bail Reform Need to Be Addressed to Protect New Jerseyans and Retain Law Enforcement Personnel

November 1, 2023

Sen. Kristin Corrado encouraged lawmakers to return to Trenton to address critical flaws in New Jersey bail reform that are putting Law Enforcement Officers and New Jerseyans’ lives at risk.

O’Scanlon Calls on New Jersey Local Finance Board to Enforce Laws Against Unconscionable Jersey City “Boat Checks”

November 1, 2023

Sen. Declan O’Scanlon sent a letter to the New Jersey Local Finance Board calling on members to enforce laws against the unlawful waste of taxpayer dollars on boat checks.

Testa Urges State to Stop Jersey City’s Risky Deficit Scheme

November 1, 2023

Sen. Michael Testa sent a letter to the New Jersey Local Finance Board requesting that they soundly reject Jersey City’s proposal to issue $182 million of debt.

Bridgeton Township Man Arrested for Stabbing Death in Trenton

October 27, 2023

MERCER COUNTY, NJ – An investigation led by the Mercer

Trenton Police to Host 9th Annual Trunk or Treat Event Tomorrow

October 25, 2023

TRENTON, NJ — The Trenton Police Department announces its 9th

In Cross-Town Rivalry, Trenton Seals Victory Over Ewing with Strong Fourth Quarter

October 21, 2023

TRENTON, NJ — A dominant fourth quarter helped Trenton defeat

DOJ Opens Pattern or Practice Investigation into the City of Trenton and the Trenton Police Department

October 18, 2023

Feds Investigating Trenton Police Department for Systemic Civil Rights Violations

October 17, 2023

TRENTON, NJ – The U.S. Justice Department announced today it

U.S. Attorney’s Office and Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division Announce Investigation of City of Trenton and Trenton Police Department

October 17, 2023

TRENTON, N.J. – U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger for the

Justice Department and U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey Announce Investigation of the City of Trenton and the Trenton Police Department

October 17, 2023

Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke for the Civil Rights Division

Cocaine and Handguns Seized in Trenton Drug Bust

October 17, 2023

MERCER COUNTY, NJ – A comprehensive three-month investigation led by

Trenton Police Arrests Suspect for Weapons Charges After Gunshot Warning System Alert

October 17, 2023

TRENTON, N.J. – On October 11, members of the Mercer

ShotSpotter Gunshot Detection System Leads Trenton Police to Suspect

October 17, 2023

TRENTON, N.J. – The Trenton Police Department has reported the

Suspect Arrested for Attempted Homicide in Trenton

October 17, 2023

Police handcuffs and criminal fingerprints card

TRENTON, N.J. – An incident on September 5, at approximately

Juvenile Arrested for Unlawful Possession of a Handgun in Trenton

October 13, 2023

TRENTON, NJ – A 17-year-old male juvenile offender was arrested

O’Scanlon to Reintroduce Bill Revoking Public Pensions for Corrupt Officials

October 1, 2023

Sen. Declan O’Scanlon announced that he is reintroducing legislation from 2008 that would revoke public pensions for government officials and employees who are convicted of any crime while in office. Sen. Edward Durr will sign on as a co-prime sponsor of the bill.

Durr to Introduce Bill to Increase Mandatory Minimums for Bribery Convictions

October 1, 2023

Sen. Ed Durr intends to introduce a bill that would establish a mandatory minimum term of incarceration for sentencing related to bribery charges.

Senator Bucco Applauds Funding for Key Morris County Initiatives

October 1, 2023

Sen. Anthony Bucco issued the following statement in response to several key resources and programs receiving critical funding in Morris County.

Testa Bill to Address Developer Bribes in New Jersey

October 1, 2023

Sen. Michael Testa introduced legislation to address developer bribes in New Jersey after multiple reports of corruption have flown under the radar.

Bucco Joins Call for Resignation of U.S. Senator Robert Menendez

October 1, 2023

Senate Minority Leader Anthony Bucco has called for the resignation of U.S. Senator Robert Menendez following multiple allegations made in a federal indictment.

Testa Calls For Special Legislative Committee to Investigate Attorney General’s Office

October 1, 2023

Sen. Michael Testa called on the Legislature to return to Trenton immediately to authorize subpoena power for the Senate Judiciary Committee and retain special counsel to facilitate a thorough investigation of the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office handling of a 2019 prosecution.