Trenton – Senate President Nick Scutari issued the following statement on the Senate’s confirmation of Douglas Fasciale and Rachel Wainer Apter to serve on the New Jersey Supreme Court: “Douglas Fasciale is a highly respected appellate court judge with …
Trenton – Legislation sponsored by Senator Sandra Cunningham and Senator Nellie Pou which aims to curtail the sale of stolen catalytic converters passed the Senate today. “In recent years, Jersey City has seen a serious spike in catalytic converter …
Trenton – Today the Senate approved legislation sponsored by Senator Richard Codey that would study the effects of smart phones on students. “In the last decade, while we have all become largely dependent on our smart phones, we have also started to become …
Trenton – The Senate today advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton and Senator Shirley K. Turner that would require stress testing on the State’s ability to provide services in various economic conditions. “Implementing preventative …
Trenton – In recognition of the positive impact of apprenticeship programs in the State, the Senate today advanced a resolution sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton and Senator Andrew Zwicker which would designate the second week of November of each year as …
Trenton – In an effort to improve consumer protections, legislation sponsored by Senator James Beach and Senator Linda Greenstein, which would expand the information included in State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) and School Employees’ Health Benefits …
Trenton – The Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee today released legislation sponsored by Senator Andrew Zwicker and Senator Richard J. Codey that would prohibit sports organizations operated primarily through …
(TRENTON) – Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin and Senate President Nick Scutari today unveiled legislation that would establish New Jersey as the toughest in the nation when it comes to concealed-carry laws. This historic legislation will prevent guns …
TRENTON – Senate President Nick Scutari and Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz issued the following statement welcoming President Joe Biden’s executive decision to pardon those convicted of federal marijuana possession offenses: “We welcome President …
Trenton – Earlier this week, Senator Linda Greenstein and Senator Smith introduced a package of bills aimed at protecting New Jersey residents from toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as forever chemicals. PFAS are man-made …
Trenton – In an effort to improve grocery delivery service with the implementation of the single-use bag ban, the Senate Environment and Energy Committee today advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Bob Smith and Senator Kristen Corrado that would allow …
TRENTON – In an effort to reduce the number and effects of geriatric falls and to help cut down on the number of fall-related hospitalizations among the elderly, the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee released legislation sponsored …
Trenton – In an effort to strengthen State requirements for childhood lead screenings, the Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee today advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Shirley K. Turner to codify the schedule for childhood …
TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Joe Vitale and Senator Joe Cryan requiring the Department of Human Services to take certain actions, including issuing warnings and evaluating the need for greater sanctions against underperforming nursing homes …
TRENTON – A bill authored by Senate President Nick Scutari that would boost asbestos safeguards was approved by a Senate committee today. The legislation, S-2196, would increase the fines for violating asbestos abatement requirements and use the revenue …
Trenton – Today the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Linda Greenstein, Senator Joseph Vitale and Senator Vin Gopal that would establish an annual cost of living adjustment based on the …
Trenton – Today the Senate Environment and Energy Committee advanced two bills that would take important steps toward modernizing the State’s electrical grid. “Both of these bills would facilitate critical and needed upgrades to the State’s electrical …
TRENTON – The Senate Military and Veterans Affairs Committee today approved a series of bills to aid and support veterans, including measures that would remove an obstacle to benefits and another to find ways to improve transportation services for former …
Trenton – In consideration of New Jersey’s unique vulnerabilities to sea level rise, flooding events and saltwater intrusion, the Senate Environment and Energy Committee today advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Bob Smith and Senator Richard Codey …
Trenton – In recognition of the positive impact of apprenticeship programs in the State, the Senate Labor Committee today advanced a resolution sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton which would designate the second week of November of each year as “National …
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