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…
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 8:30 pm, Trenton Police officers responded to the area of Route 29 North and Hermitage Avenue after receiving reports of a pedestrian…
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 said this week that parents need to be notified if their children are caught smoking weed or drinking alcohol. Under Governor Phil…
Legislators who proposed $15,000 Murphy lockdown fines want to fix Marijuana laws
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The good news is there won’t be $15,000 fines placed against people smoking legal marijuana. The bad news is the team of New Jersey legislators who proposed a…
A year into pandemic, lawmaker proposes coronavirus Memorial Day
Christopher p. Dephillips TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips is pushing to designate a state day of remembrance for victims and survivors of the coronavirus on March 10, the day of the…
Peterson legislation protecting taxpayer funded Covid-19 health services advanced by Assembly
Erik peterson TRENTON, N.J. – Public funds dedicated to counties for Covid-19 testing, diagnosis and treatment would be preserved for those in greatest need under a bill sponsored by Assemblyman Erik Peterson…
Dancer bill package protecting vulnerable seniors from financial, physical abuse clears committee
Ron dancer TRENTON, N.J. – The Assembly Aging and Senior Services Committee voted to release a package of bills, sponsored by Assemblyman Ron Dancer, that would create stronger laws to protect vulnerable…
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 make structural improvements to protect their employees from the spread of the coronavirus could be eligible for tax credits under a bill…
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 pandemic Monday, Gov. Phil Murphy said he supports legislation to repeal the law prohibiting police from notifying parents on their child’s use…
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 virtually during telehealth visits has become increasingly necessary during the Covid-19 pandemic, says Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi. The lawmaker introduced a bill this…
Committee releases Dancer bill extending time to collect horse race winnings
Ron dancer TRENTON, N.J. – Acknowledging the impact of Covid-19 on horse racing tracks, the Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee today released Assemblyman Ron Dancer’s bill extending the time to…