Trenton – In a move to further assist New Jersey’s unhoused population, the Senate today advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Renee C. Burgess that would explicitly permit behavioral health care providers to operate within homeless shelters. “The …
Trenton – To better serve New Jersey’s growing and diverse population, today the Senate passed legislation sponsored by Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz, Senator Nellie Pou and Senator Nilsa Cruz-Perez which would require state forms and notices be …
Trenton – In an effort to better support New Jersey’s students the Senate today passed legislation sponsored by Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz and Senator Paul Sarlo which would expand the tuition aid grant program to cover the 2023 summer session. …
Trenton – Acting to boost the performance of the program intended to help residents afford their water bills by making the federal aid available to more people, the Senate today advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Nilsa Cruz-Perez that would help …
Trenton – In an effort to expand worker representation and better enforce employment contracts, the Senate today advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton to permit unions to file wage claim suits on behalf of workers, regardless of their …
Trenton – Senator Joe Vitale, Chair of the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee, issued the following statement on the passing of former Senator Ronald Rice: “I can’t adequately express my sorrow at the news of Ron’s passing. I had …
Trenton – The Legislative Latino Caucus issued the following statement on the passing of former Senator Ronald Rice: “We are truly saddened to hear of the passing of Ron Rice. Ron was a passionate and brave colleague and friend. Over the course of three …
Trenton – Senate President Nick Scutari issued the following statement on the passing of former Senator Ronald Rice: “I am terribly saddened at the passing of Ron Rice. He was an accomplished and respected man who dedicated his life to the service of …
Trenton – Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz issued the following statement on the passing of former Senator Ronald L. Rice: “Today we lost a giant, a man who lived his commitment to public service over a lifetime of hard work, sacrifice and …
TRENTON – Senator Paul Sarlo, chairman of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, announced the schedule of hearings by the committee on Governor Murphy’s proposed state budget for Fiscal Year 2024. The schedule includes two public hearings, a …
TRENTON – Senate President Nick Scutari issued the following statement on the announced retirement of Senator Fred Madden: “Senator Fred Madden’s retirement will be a real loss to the Senate, the residents of the Fourth District and the people of New …
Trenton – Legislation designed to protect veterans against predatory lending practices when seeking a mortgage took a significant step towards becoming law when it was released from the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee on Monday. Under the …
Trenton – In a move to modernize the financial support provided to disabled veterans, the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee today advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Shirley K. Turner to provide a Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment …
TRENTON – Acting to help veterans with emergent needs, the Senate Military and Veterans Affairs Committee today approved a bill sponsored by Senator Joe Cryan that would provide funding to the New Jersey SOS Veterans Stakeholder Group to help provide …
Trenton – In an effort to expand coverage for members of the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System (PFRS), the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee today advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton to retain death and disability …
Honored with Clean Communities Award Trenton – Speaking at the “Sustainability In Motion Conference” in Atlantic City, Senator Bob Smith addressed the major recycling related initiatives he has championed in New Jersey that have marked some of the state’ …
TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Joe Vitale that would make sure residents who become ineligible for Medicaid coverage are enrolled in a health plan under the State-based exchange cleared the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens …
Trenton – Legislation to establish a Community Hazard Assistance Mitigation Program (CHAMP) Revolving Loan Fund in the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank (NJIB) and authorize the issuance of bonds to fund certain hazard mitigation and resilience projects was …
Trenton – To better serve New Jersey’s growing and diverse population, today the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz which would require state forms and notices be translated …
Trenton – In an effort provide further assistance to small, disadvantaged businesses, the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee today advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and James Beach which would create a state business …
